1. Belt
A thick belt is a very important part of the weight sharing of mountaineering bags, and it is also the most obvious difference between professional mountaineering bags and ordinary tourist mountaineering bags. The waistband can be adjusted, according to personal needs, adjusted to carry comfort.
The size of each manufacturer is different. Generally speaking, the size of the belt is as follows:
If your waist circumference (around the hip bone) is less than 68 cm, choose the extra small size.
If your waist circumference is 68-78 cm, choose a small size.
If your waist circumference is 78-92 cm, select the number.
If your waist circumference is 92-106 cm, choose a large size.
If your waist circumference is 106 cm or more, choose extra large.
In addition, because men and women have different body shapes, good manufacturers have specially designed some styles of hiking bags for girls. The carrying system of these bags is specially made according to women's physical characteristics.
2. Shoulder strap
A well-designed mountaineering bag, with thick shoulder straps and an exhaust effect, will not feel uncomfortable when the load is not more than 1/3 of the body weight. After adjusting, there will be no gap between the bag and your shoulder blades (except for people with a hunchback). A good bag can adjust the weight distribution on the shoulders by itself, and you can adjust it at any time according to your physical strength and the environment.
3. Chest strap
It is used to adjust the distance between the two shoulder straps. When using it, it should be adjusted so that the mountaineering bag can be close to the body without a feeling of pressure. The chest strap is very effective in reducing the load on the shoulders.
4. Mountaineering bag compression strap
The main function is to adjust the mountaineering bag capacity, external equipment and keep the center of gravity not moving.
5. Center of gravity adjustment belt
The connecting belt between the upper part of the harness and the mountaineering bag is a center of gravity adjustment belt. It usually maintains a 45-degree angle. Tightening can move the center of gravity to the shoulders, and loosening can move the center of gravity to the hips. Through the adjustment between the shoulders and hips, Can reduce fatigue. On flat roads, you can adjust the center of gravity a little bit higher, and lower the center of gravity when going downhill.
