Fit your BackTpack while standing with the pack on, but unloaded.
Adjust the length of the shoulder straps so that your fingers
can grip around the bottom of the bags. You should be able to carry
the weight in your arms in a relaxed position with your arms at
your sides. You can rest your arms on the bags, or you can rest
your arms and shoulders by gripping the shoulder straps and applying
a horizontal/forward force to the straps while remaining in a tall
upright posture.
Adjust the chest strap for comfort and to allow the shoulder
straps to stay securely on your shoulders.
Adjust the front-hip straps loosely so that the bags hang
at your sides. Fasten this strap when you sit to keep the bags in
position and accessible.
When riding a bicycle with your BackTpack,
make sure that the bags do not hang in front of your knees. Depending
on your size and shape, you may need to fasten the bags together
in the back before riding.
Load the bags with equal weight on each side. Your total
load should be less than 10% to 15% of your body weight -- even
less for small children. Unload your spine and shoulders frequently
by sitting, removing the pack, or by taking the weight of the side
packs in your hands.
The BackTpack
was originally designed for carrying school books. If the things
you wish to carry are bulky or cause the bags to protrude out too
far, put the heaviest, flattest items in the bags and carry lighter
items separately.
Zip the main compartments closed before putting on the pack.
It is easiest to put pack on when sitting with the open pack against
your back. If standing, put the back on as if it were a cape. Take
care that your pack is not twisted before putting it on.
Always stand and sit tall while wearing the BackTpack.
