How to Adjust a Backpack

Knowing how to adjust a backpack is a key way to ensure you are as comfortable on the hiking trail as possible. Here's a step-by-step way to make your backpack fit your body in the best way possible. Once you know what all the straps do and why they are designed that way, you can make your pack work for you.
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I grew up in Sydney, Australia in a family that never went camping or on outdoor adventures. So it came as a surprise to discover hiking and camping in my mid 20’s and it fast became somewhat of an obsession.
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[@lenoremarentette1228]

Just got back from my first two-nighter and this video made all the difference! I couldn't figure out why my back was killing me until I remembered to fasten the straps from the bottom up, to maximumize the load on my hips and ease the load on my shoulders. Thank you!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

So glad it helped Lenore!

[@biggles1024]

This style of pack could be my salvation. I have a pinched nerve in my neck and anything that pulls my shoulders backwards, like my old army pack, causes me excruciating pain. A pack with a hip belt could be the solution now that I see how the hip belt is used. Thank-you so much for making and posting this video. Cheers from Victoria.

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

I have owned my pack since 2005 and never known how to adjust it correctly! Thank you so much for this video 🙏 - new sub from NZ 🇳🇿😃

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clarisacarvalho9770]

Very helpful video, no nonsense, straight to the point, thanks.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks Clarisa... that's what I try to do!

[@Rezac66]

Thanks for this nice video. I learned new things about my own backpack. :-) Greetings from Matthias in Sweden

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Cool, glad you found it helpful +Matthias Rezac

[@sbrebrown]

Great, to-the-point video: this was super helpful, thank you!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Happy to help.

[@kellydorne6120]

Here am I, doing my Basic Outdoor e-learning for Scout Adult Leaders - and a familiar face jumps up! They have linked you Caro to demonstrate how to adjust a hiking pack!! :)

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Ooooo - nice to know! I met with Scouts last year and we had discussed them using some of my stuff, so that's great news that they're getting the info out there. I hope that you (and your troop!) find it useful.

[@geetashree3853]

Great video! Best i found on KZbin

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Appreciate it. Thanks.

[@comkaosstime]

thanks for the video always wondered what the little straps were 4

[@ThreeCherryTree]

Hello from Italy! I just subscribed, lots of nice videos here :D

[@andrewlopez314]

Awesome video, getting back into backpacking and forgot which order to adjust the straps on my pack.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Glad you found it useful Sam!

[@abhishekm5606]

Tx so much....u saved me from excessive shoulder pain..😇😇😇

[@LotsaFreshAir]

OH that's great feedback. Thanks!

[@paulpowell8249]

What make and model is that pack? I have a 1000D with reinforced stitching but its distribution is terrible. I can feel my hips rotating and my butt moving back and upwards acting like a table to hold the pack.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

This is a Macpac Pursuit 55 litre. Great pack, had it for years,

[@couchpoet1]

So you have hip problems instead of shoulder issues?

[@whenthestarsfalldown]

Do they make packs differently for women?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Some manufacturers will brand particular packs as 'womens' packs. Generally, these have a size 2 harness and sometimes a slightly different shaped hip belt. As I'm long in the torso, these don't work for me, so I steer clear of them.

[@stringtwister7654]

Thanks for the video, maybe now my pack won't hurt my shoulders. By the way your so gorgeous!

[@randomgirl-lj3xi]

Thanks I had no idea how the straps were meant to sit wrt my boobas

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Ha! Yep - the lady pockets get in the way sometimes. :-D

[@necrom21221]

I did it wrong i can feel the weight on my back and shoulders :(

[@past-ye9hj]

Why is Keira knightley giving backpacking lessons?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Bwahahaha. Made me laugh. If only I had Keira's bank balance :-D

[@shawmou3493]

You Sound Drunk!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

What on earth do you mean? I sound like an Australian. A sober one.