How to Fit Your Rucksack Correctly

[@trekitt]

The latest version of the rucksack used in this video! www.trekitt.co.uk/facetresults.aspx?Term=kyte

[@joachimschoder]

Thank you. This is much better and more detailed than what Osprey provided themselves.

[@Mapleaple]

You are the best at explaining everything like a actual teacher. Thumbs up for me. I've watched lots of how to fit a backpack and they never simplified it for a newer backpacker.

[@trekitt]

Glad we could help!

[@TimH767]

Walked a training walk in my loaded pack earlier this week (first ever multi day trip coming up), terrible hip pain (think it was in the IT band). Watched this video then adjusted my pack properly - feels like my pack is literally kilos lighter, way more comfortable, no pain. Thank you.

[@trekitt]

Our work here is done! Thanks for watching.

[@feifei171]

Didn't even notice the straps above the shoulders, super helpful, thank you!

[@deborahlee1442]

That was awesome! Thank you very much. Just bought a Vaude Benta 30L and wasn’t sure how it should look/feel/hang. Great instructions!

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Very helpful, made me realise I've been wearing my rucksack incorrectly, hopefully now on my next trip I'll be abit more comfortable.. Thanks for the advice 👍

[@jdmmi]

thank you so so much!! i just bought my first proper hiking backpack (i usually use whatever snazzy one i have on hand!) and i was so close to returning it because it fit so poorly no matter what i tried! went through this vid step by step and its perfect now!

[@trekitt]

Good to hear, enjoy! Harry

[@GreatAchoo]

Biggest thanks for this tips, I’ve prepared this for my first solo camping in Scotland. Test everything I need and now I feel comfortable than before

[@trekitt]

Good to hear!

[@mchocolate2301]

Simplest and clearest way on how to Properly wear (any) backpack. You feel the difference in how it feels and carries instantaneously! 😁 Great instructional video.

[@springbloom5940]

No any backpack. For that type of backpack, yes. Generally speaking, yes. For, example, an 'assault pack', no.

[@AgeofDoom]

What a beautiful, sunny landscape! Greetings from Greece!

[@kristyarthur4597]

This was most helpful! I needed a reminder as to the order of tightening up straps. And other videos didn't show how the top of the pack is at shoulder blade. Thank you

[@ckyamanda]

This is super helpful. Thank you for making the video, really enjoyed watching it :) And now that explains why packs are more expensive than other regular bags

[@kapurar]

Excellent video. The best I have seen on how to fit a backpack.

[@cruachan1191]

Very helpful video, I just got a Berghaus Trailhead 2.0 65L because although I'm tallish at 5'11" I have very short legs and needed a pack with a lot of back length. This was really helpful to get it all comfortable, walked about 12km today and no aches and pains from the pack.

[@trekitt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@UsmanBukhariVlogs]

Wonderful ! by packing bad, I also suffered from the shoulder blade injury which prolonged for years ... Thanks for sharing such information.

[@TheLunarRevolution]

Thank you!! Watched two others videos and couldn't figure out how to get rid of the shoulder gap...watched yours and fixed it within 3 minutes lol.

[@trekitt]

Glad we could help!

[@theolynwarrender]

Great video -- what a lovely bubbly character you are. Thanks for the guide ... it's often something that isn't picked up on so much but I think will have a huge difference to the pain I tend to get in my neck and shoulders!

[@trekitt]

Thanks for your kind comments and glad we have helped.

[@lillysummer3546]

This is so so helpful! I’m 5’3 so I feel like I can finally relate to a woman. Too many guys videos out there and I was so confused regarding what backpack to get. I ended up buying 3 wrong ones. I really wanted an Osprey Kyte but I was doubtful without trying it myself because the country I am in doesn’t sell it but hopefully next year. Thank you for making this. It kinda makes me feel more confident now that I see a woman with a similar height! It’s also funny how even this is the exact bag I was planning to buy.

[@ChicaandSunsets]

This was very helpful (even though I've been thru-hiking for 7 years now!). I got a new pack recently and it just wasn't fitting right. Thank you so much - it feels great now! -- Chica

[@thomasquinn284]

Very practical and informative demonstration Hannah. Well done!

[@gianalp3102]

Wonderful! Very cler explanations!

[@ahill7684]

Outstanding instructional video!

[@damianreid2452]

All these years I've been a backpack amateur and didn't even know it. Nice vid. Nice tatts too.

[@CellarWolf]

Thanks for this, been hiking/trekking for years but am now getting my mum into it this was so helpful. I would say something then she would ask why and I would just look bewildered so she loved this. Thanks again :)

[@trekitt]

You're welcome!

[@padanfain7466]

Excellent video. Just picked up my first 'proper' hiking backpack. A Talon 22 Osprey which I specifically bought to take some weight off my back as I was using an old laptop backpack. Super comfy now I've fitted it.

[@trekitt]

Good choice!

[@David-yx8bp]

Probably like most of us, I've been throwing my ruck sac on, pulling the shoulder straps tight and off I go! However, I stumbled across this vid' by chance and it's total change the comfort of my Osprey Talon 22, which to be fair was already pretty comfy. This vid' is concise, to the point, perfect length so as not to get boring and makes perfect sense. Thank you so muck trekkit ;-)

[@trekitt]

Glad we could help! Good choice of pack too. Harry

[@cpppq]

A great video. Well explained & crystal clear.

[@never0ff]

You are so shine and cool! Short and clear video. Thanks.

[@trekitt]

You're welcome!

[@seanculliton7376]

Wow. Very informative!! Now I have my pack in the right spot on my back and can enjoy those great walks even more.

[@trekitt]

Glad we could help!

[@Ingridfire]

Thank you. I'm 5'1" too! Got a bag I thought was too big turns out it just wasn't adjusted right. Saved me from buying a new one!

[@Stllno]

Simple but HIGHLY effective! Thanks for posting! 👍

[@raymondwalsh7520]

I kinda Banjoed my shoulders doing the Camino Frances last year from not wearing my back pack correctly. It was my shoulders carrying the weight. Of course I was king kong at the time about it all. Great video and needs to be watched by anyone backpacking.

[@trekitt]

Hi Raymond, thanks for your comments and for watching.

[@peterjackson2632]

well explained and makes it very simple. I'll now go and try!

[@trekitt]

I hope it worked out for you and your pack feels comfortable. Thanks for watching.

[@paulshuter6807]

Really helpful, with a very pleasant communication style. Thanks

[@Narx9]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Short & Sweet, but very helpful! Just got my first ruckack! The Keb 52!

[@trekitt]

Hi Noah, so glad our little video helped, you've made a great choice with the Keb rucksack!

[@iainarthur7713]

great video, clear information delivered in an engaging style without any fluff. Bought a hydration bladder from you guys after watching this :)

[@trekitt]

Much appreciated!

[@herveglandu4847]

Thx for the tips

[@stevecurtis8614]

Really clear and helpful - particularly for people not able to get into a store. Thanks!

[@trekitt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidtaylor7462]

that’s ace .. made all the difference to my pack and walking . thanks

[@trekitt]

Great to hear 🙌

[@anitadumpit421]

Very practical and informative have a bless day.

[@Roland.Hoffmann]

great information easily to understand. Thank you!

[@parthshah4863]

Its so well explained and simple to understand. I would appreciate if you can also add few videos on the detailing of packing rucksack (I know there are already many but you can explain it well)

[@trekitt]

We'll add it to the list!

[@msodois9020]

Beautiful setting, great tutorial, thanks!

[@user-ml4fj1xg1i]

Thank you. And you are lovely.

[@chrisfor]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@boni5865]

perfect video for what I was looking for. thank you

[@TheFrog767]

You did a great job explaining some missed points thanks for the video.🥂👏👏👏👏

[@angushutchison827]

Great explanation 👍 🥾🎒

[@verykeen2please]

good, simple advise

[@FaisalKhan-jg6kg]

Thanks for making such a clear and informative video.

[@timothyahernRoxyCat]

That is a pretty good job. I like that you started out with showing how important it is to have the pack "rest" on top of the hips. However, you still didn't show how to match the torso length with the back length of the pack. You showed how it should look, but not how to match the back length exactly. Thank you, not bad.

[@debgittins7426]

Very well communicated, thank you!

[@davidcowan6076]

Very useful and informative, however I have what might be a daft question. Could you clarify the positioning of the hip strap please. Does it sit on top of your hip so that the base of the strap pushes down on the hip bone or does it lie across the hip bone. I have a bag with an adjustable length but knowing exactly where the strap goes would be useful. Unfortunately your diagramme doesn't show the hip bone only the spine. Getting it wrong sounds like it would be uncomfortable to say the least. many thanks

[@trekitt]

The latter - across the hip bone. The hipbelt should be squeezing onto your hips, placing the weight through your legs and not through your shoulders/lower back. Harry

[@upuldhanushkagajanayake2719]

Simple and clear explanation XLnt

[@trekitt]

Glad you think so!

[@mariadillon860]

Great video. Really helped me set up my osprey tempest 20 correctly. What a difference…😊 I am right at the end of range for back length!! I had been wearing it far too short!! Will watch this again in the future. 🤗😀🖐

[@trekitt]

Glad we could help! Harry

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Very helpful thank you, and as "pete Austin" said. Excellent clear and simple

[@trekitt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HenryvdVeer]

Best video I've seen about bag fitting, great explanation, thanks alot :)

[@trekitt]

Awesome, thank you!

[@michep.169]

thank you so much. Really helpful.

[@laurenayara]

Thank you! This is what I need.

[@blahblah5750]

Thank you Hannah.

[@trekitt]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@jeruncan]

Hello. Thank you for making this video it is far more helpful then other videos I’ve seen. My pack is adjustable for back length as well as the ability to create more or less space between the pack and frame and the tensioned back mesh. My question is you showed what a top large pack looks like but what does a too small back length look like ?

[@trekitt]

Thank you for the kind words! When a back length is too small, the hipbelt will sit too high (above your hips) and won't grip you securely.

[@TasHikingAdventures]

11 months on house arrest hurry up 28th going on a 2 week state hike and camp trip be my first overnight hike cant wait, thanks for the tips love from van diemens land

[@trekitt]

I bet you can't wait to get out there! Have a great time and stay safe. Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@TasHikingAdventures]

@@trekitt smiles from half way around the globe

[@regularguy9219]

Great video. Thank You for the informative nature of this vid!

[@trekitt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianmorrison9168]

A well-presented video .. just what I needed having just bought a new rucksack

[@trekitt]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@TAT660X]

Excellent explanation Thanks

[@trekitt]

No problem, glad we could help. Harry

[@umangujjwal7610]

Beautiful video, thanks

[@countryside_guy]

I'm new to all this. I found this video and your instruction extremely helpful. Thank you Hannah.

[@trekitt]

You're welcome!

[@davemcbeardface8976]

Great video osprey bags are awesome unless you have a bit of a belly

[@trekitt]

Hi Dave, this is something that we've noticed too. Manufacturers are making waist/hip belts shorter! Thanks for watching.

[@davemcbeardface8976]

Trekitt no good for the post lock down hikes!

[@shedman234]

Excellent informative video and so easily presented. Learnt a lot.Thank you.

[@davemcbeardface8976]

Great video very helpful. I do so love Osprey bags but the only thing that disappoints me is that they don't come with a method of fastening down all the loose straps!

[@srouth4201]

Thanks

[@jewelpakhi]

Very helpful vedio.Thanks.

[@gregkotoch2765]

You just saved me from an excruciatingly painful backpacking trip.

[@michaeljames8534]

Great video, learning so many top tips from this channel 👍

[@trekitt]

Good to hear, thanks for watching. Harry

[@Stampistuta]

Well explained thanks.

[@wojciechwroblewski7121]

Very good and informative video. Used it to find out that my new backpack shoulder straps were at the right height before I started adjusting them :D

[@sophiegillies1757]

Thanks for this. Really helpful video.

[@shaneedwards367]

Great infomercial video. Thank you!!!!

[@nigelcase4851]

Just watched this very useful and well presented, thanks

[@trekitt]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching.

[@michaelosorio2754]

I just have to use it for my daily backpack. Thank you so much. Very helpful

[@trekitt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sweet_jen7752]

Great video, thanks!

[@harrietreesor7937]

Um... Wow! Turns out I've been wearing my bag incorrectly for years! I didn't even know I could adjust the back length! I'm not dreading shoulder pain now on my hike tomorrow... Thank you!

[@trekitt]

You're welcome!

[@steamdean100]

Awesome video full of information. Great sleeve as well.

[@ARMANDMCGEE]

So informative, thank you!!!

[@merrelyntelfer8362]

Excellent video, 10/10 - thank you!

[@trekitt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vikramsharma3307]

Great explanation,the best out there

[@trekitt]

I appreciate that!

[@avocado3748]

Really helpful. I didn’t have a clue how to select a proper fit. Good to know to to pack in an L shape

[@behatiprinslooooooo]

I wouldn't put the heavier stuff all the way down in your bag. Ofc as close as possible to your back. But the heavier the load down, the more you feel the weight shift backward.

[@MeT2338]

Excellent information, thank you...

[@paulvangaalen714]

Great teacher, well done

[@trekitt]

Thank you! 😃

[@durchreiser6573]

Very well explained. Thanx

[@Charlie-yq8hu]

Thank you so much. My duke of Edinburgh is soon amd we have to adjust our own packs due to the pandemic (normally someone would help you)

[@trekitt]

You're welcome, enjoy your DofE! Harry

[@Zelanias]

Excellent, thank you!

[@ayushpainuly4530]

Great explanation henna

[@trekitt]

Hannah! Thanks for your comments.

[@Frost-mv4pz]

Okay it feels like you're still answering questions even though this video was put up a long time ago. It is completely relevant. I'll start by saying I have a back pack I borrowed from my mom, to get through a course, thus it is over 20 years old as to not up to date. I feel like a lot of things had changed. Anyways: I packed this bag for a 3 days trip (2 nights). I ried it on for not more than 5 minutes before the blood circulation was cut off. I cannot explain this and have not had this happen to me before. I have used this bag once before to hike. I'm not sure but think I have more weight on now. I think the biggest differences from your bag is the waistband not made with the clickable things and also the back hight not being adjustable. But it otherwise have all the straps. I really hope you can help, I got nervous for my hands. 😅😄

[@Frost-mv4pz]

More information: when I wear it, I don't feel like the hip strap support the bag, even though I tighten it a lot.

[@trekitt]

Sounds like you might need to check how you've distributed the weight in the pack and play around with the straps to try and get more weight distributed through the hip belt. Ultimately that pack may not work for you and something with more adjustability will be more comfortable. We don't want any circulation being cut off when carrying packs!

[@StuartOutdoors]

Nice video. Thanks.

[@trekitt]

Glad you liked it!

[@danielthor]

Thanks for a good tutorial! Do the same principles apply to lighter day packs, like the Osprey Hikelite, where the hip belt is not padded?

[@trekitt]

Not quite; the Hikelite's hipbelt isn't designed to take the weight of the bag, it's there for stability and to stop the pack bouncing around during movement, so you won't have to follow exactly the same steps as above. You can use the Hikelite with or without the hipbelt without any issues; the weight the bag is designed to carry won't harm your shoulders. Kind regards.

[@reubenklang3968]

Nice one. Explained great too. Keep it up!

[@979catalin]

Great video!

[@jb-lu4vo]

Great video. I would like to see more videos about it. thank you.