1. Belt
The thick belt is an important part of the mountaineering bag to share the weight, and it is also the most obvious difference between the professional mountaineering bag and the ordinary tourist mountaineering bag. The waist belt can be adjusted according to individual needs, and can be adjusted to carry comfortably.
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 an extra small size.
If your waist is 68-78 cm, choose a small size.
If your waist is 78-92cm, choose size.
If your waist is 92-106 cm, choose a large size.
If your waist is 106 cm or more, choose a king size.
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 the characteristics of women’s body.
2. Shoulder strap
A well-designed mountaineering bag with thick shoulder straps and an exhaust effect. Generally, when the load does not exceed 1/3 of the body weight, there will be no discomfort. Once adjusted, there won’t be much space between the bag and your shoulder blades (with the exception of hunched backs). A good bag can adjust the weight distribution on the shoulders arbitrarily, and you can adjust it at any time according to your physical strength and 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 feeling oppressive. The chest strap is noticeable in reducing the weight-bearing effect on the shoulders.
Four, mountaineering bag compression belt
The main function is to adjust the capacity of the mountaineering bag, hang equipment and keep the center of gravity from moving.
5. Center of gravity adjustment belt
The connecting belt between the upper part of the strap and the mountaineering bag is the center of gravity adjustment belt. Usually, it is kept at a 45-degree angle. If you tighten it, you can move the center of gravity to your shoulders, and if you loosen it, you can move the center of gravity to your hips. Through the adjustment between the shoulders and hips, Can reduce fatigue. On flat roads, the center of gravity can be adjusted a little higher, and lower when going downhill.
