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Shoulder the backpack, position the hip belt and tighten. In doing so the middle of the hip belt should lie over the hip bones, not above because it could constrict the stomach.
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Tighten the shoulder straps but not to tight, the main weight should be on the hip belt.
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If they have stabiliser straps, then tighten the hip belt stabiliser straps.
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Also tension the shoulder stabiliser straps to pull the load closer to your back and your centre of gravity.
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Finally fasten the sternum strap to optimise the fit of the shoulder straps
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