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Filling backpack

Filling a backpack does not mean throwing all the items into the backpack. Proper and reasonable packing can make your back comfortable and walk happily.

Generally heavy objects are placed in the middle and upper part, close to the back, so that the weight of the backpack is higher, so that the backpacker can straighten his waist during the journey; However, when climbing steep mountains, the center of gravity of the backpack must be lower so that the body can bend through the trees, or travel in the climbing terrain of bare rock avalanche. During climbing (rock climbing backpack), the center of gravity of the back packaging is close to the pelvis, that is, the center point of body rotation, which prevents the weight of the backpack from moving to the shoulder; During migration, the center of gravity of the back packing can be higher and close to the back.

Heavy equipment, such as stoves, cookware, heavy food, rain gear, and water bottles, shall be placed at the upper middle end and * on the back. If the center of gravity is too low or far away from the back, the body will bend and walk. The tent must be tied to the top of the backpack with an umbrella belt. The fuel oil and water must be placed separately to avoid contaminating food and clothing. The secondary heavy goods should be placed in the center and lower side belts of the backpack, such as spare clothes (must be sealed with plastic bags and marked with tapes of different colors so that they can be easily identified), personal appliances, headlights, maps, compass, and cameras, Light articles should be tied below, such as sleeping bags (must be sealed with waterproof bags), camp posts can be placed in side bags, and sleeping pads or backpacks placed behind backpacks must be equipped with long straps to bind some articles, such as tripods, camp posts or side bags.

The backpacks suitable for men and women are not the same. Because the upper torso of boys is longer while the upper torso of girls is shorter but the legs are longer, choose your own suitable backpack carefully. When filling, the weight of boys should be higher, because the center of gravity of boys is close to the chest, and the center of gravity of girls is lower and close to the abdomen. Heavy objects should be as close to the back as possible, so that the weight is higher than the waist.

The fuel oil and food must be placed separately. Pay attention to the filling of the stove or pot set so that the back is not uncomfortable. The pot set should be wiped clean when put into the backpack in rainy days.

If the backpack is large enough, the tent can be put into the bag: the tent pole is inserted vertically against the backpack support pole, and the tent surface is folded into a square about the size of the backpack mouth. The other method is to put the book in at random and fill the space where other items are placed. The backpack made by this method will look good.

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how debugging knapsack

Students often report that the bag does not fit and it is extremely painful to carry. I have experienced it personally. At the beginning, I walked on the Big Mac I bought from the stall for an hour and created two roads of blood prints. Of course, there is no carrying system for the stall goods, but Back Peg also has a sore back and shoulders and scolds his mother. The reason is that the baby is not properly adjusted, or it is simply taken off the shelf and directly put on the shoulder, The important step of package swapping was completely ignored. The following is my experience on outsourcing, and I will discuss it with you.

First of all, generally feel that the shoulder straps should be adjusted to the same length (some articles said that the length from the chest strap to the waist strap should be equal to the length of the trunk, but many bags of chest straps are adjustable, so it can not be relied on), the shoulder straps should be loosened, the bags should be packed (as far as possible, they should be packed according to the standard of full arms), then pack them, pull the waist to clamp the waist clip, and tighten it as far as possible without affecting breathing, After that, shake the bag upward, and pull the shoulder belt back with both hands at the same time, but not too tight, and finally straighten the waist.

The adjusted bag bottom should be at the lower edge of the belt at ordinary times, covering a small half of the buttocks. It feels that the bag is sitting on your waist and crotch, and the shoulder belt is mainly used for stability rather than the main force point. Jump up and down, check whether the center of gravity shakes (mostly due to poor packaging, or the side belt and top belt of the bag are not tightened), check whether the center of gravity moves backward, if the drag is obvious, except for packaging reasons, the adjustment belt between the upper part of the shoulder belt and the back of the bag may be too loose and tightened, generally at an angle of 45-60 degrees.

After repeated adjustment until the requirements are met, carry the bag for about 30 minutes. The back is not uncomfortable, and it is still very comfortable overall. OK, your baby is good for you.

If repeated adjustment is always uncomfortable, it can only be said that this bag is not suitable for you, so discuss with the boss about changing it (order to buy a bag without trying it out, it's risky, just look at the online transfer post to know). You should be unlucky not to change JS, so you'd rather sell blood and buy a suitable one.

In addition, my habit is to completely clamp the waist card on the hip bone, so as not to affect walking. Some people feel comfortable when the hip bone is only half locked. I have tried this for several times, and every time I grind blood marks on my hip bone (maybe I am too thin). But don't get stuck too high. It's on the abdomen. If you pull your belt back hard, I'm afraid there will be no breath left.

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How can the backpack belt fit

In addition to the inner frame mentioned above, the shoulder belt, hip belt, and chest belt are also included in the backpack system.

Good manufacturers and dealers can replace shoulder straps and belt 。 In addition, because men and women have different shapes, good manufacturers have designed some styles of backpacks for girls. The backpack system of these bags is specially made according to the physical characteristics of women.

The size of each manufacturer is different. Generally speaking, the size of the belt is as follows:

If your waist circumference (around the hip) is less than 68cm, choose the extra small size.

If your waist is 68-78 cm, choose a small size.

If your waist is 78-92 cm, check the number.

If your waist is 92-106cm, choose a large size.

If your waist circumference is more than 106 cm, choose extra large size.

As for shoulder straps, there will be no gap between them and your shoulder blades (except for those with hunched backs). A good bag can adjust the weight distribution on the shoulder at will. You can adjust it at any time according to your physical strength and environment.

In a word, a good shoulder system can transfer most of the weight (more than 60%) to the hips and hips when it is properly adjusted, so that your shoulders will be much easier and more flexible. Then you may have enough energy to enjoy nature.

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