Backpack Fitting

Adjusting the Small Internal Stave Length to a Medium Torso Length

Using the 55cm Internal Stave as an example, this process will create the equivalent of a 60cm Internal Stave length with a Medium Torso length of 46cm.

The Internal Staves are adjustable to one (1) length longer. This is achieved by decreasing the lower length of the Internal Stave by 5 cm from 18cm to 13cm. The upper Internal Stave is then contoured to the Medium Torso length. Finally, position the Upper Load Stabiliser Strap using the ‘Upper Load Stabiliser Strap - Upper Adjustment Buckle’ provided.

Steps for Contouring the Smaller Internal Staves to a Medium Torso Length

1. First, remove the Internal Staves from the backpack.
2. Commence contouring at the Lumbar Lordosis the deepest part of the back, noting that the lower length of the Internal Stave below the Lumbar Lordosis is 13cm This is the lower length and first bend position in the Internal Stave. The easiest way to know where to begin bending the Internal Stave is to mark the Internal Stave at 18cm, then position this mark in the deepest part of the back.
3. The Internal Stave is then contoured to match the back curvature with the 13cm mark in the deepest part of the back. The contour of the Internal Stave follows the curve of the back at either side of the spine to the final position at the top of the shoulder.
4. Check that the back curvature you are fitting is symmetrical, as you may need to bend each Internal Stave a little differently. Generally, the back will be symmetrical and you can bend the second Internal Stave to the match the first Internal Stave you have contoured.