 Fitting Backpacks
Compression Straps
Compression Straps are an essential feature of an Internal Frame Backpack
and allow you to compress the backpack around loaded equipment to provide
a tight and stable load. When there is not enough equipment in the backpack
to fill it to maximum capacity, the Compression Straps close up that extra
space, preventing undesirable load sway, or pack float. Compression Straps
are located on both sides of the backpack and usually comprise of 25 mm
or 1” webbing straps, ladder lock buckles or side release buckles. Internal
Frame Backpacks come with a single Compression Strap or as many as three
or more Compression Straps on either side. Top loading hiking or hybrid
backpacks also have Compression Straps that run down the front of the backpack
that secure the top lid tight against the backpack. Top loading hiking or
hybrid backpacks that have height adjustable lids, can have three to five
Compression Straps holding the top lid securely to the backpack
Internal Frame Backpacks include vertical Sleeping Bag Compression Straps
that run over the lower sleeping bag compartment. When fully packed and
before zipping closed, tighten down the Sleeping Bag Compression Straps
and compress the contents. The lower compartment is then easier to close
and this will alleviate pressure on the zip closure, protecting the zip
and preventing damage to the backpack. The Sleeping Bag Compression Straps
are also long enough, to provide another means of carrying a sleeping mat
securely on the outside of the backpack, a stuff sack, or even a small roll
bag.
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