hip belt : sizing and custom fitting options

Features and Compatibility

Ultralight Pack Belt - Standard equipment on all of our Ultralight Packs (except Virga) and all packs with the Vapor Suspension. This belt is a “soft” belt. It has no plastic exoskeleton like our other belts. It is lighter and more comfortable when carrying smaller loads of 40 pounds or less. Although it is our simplest interchangeable belt, it still boasts the Pivot Point connection (except on Vapor Suspension Packs), hip stabilizers, dual density foam and Schoeller Dynamic fabric. ( Not Available in XL Size)

Light Pack Belt - All the features of the Ultralight Belt plus a plastic exoskeleton that adds load bearing support. The high density plastic forms a wishbone shape that cups around your hip bone. The belt webbing is joined into the exoskeleton for an effective “wrap” around your hips. When fit properly this exoskeleton helps to keep the belt positioned right where it needs to be to transfer the weight to your hips. This belt is standard equipment on all the Light Packs.

Standard/Expedition Belt - Compatible with all Standard Packs and Expedition Pack models. It is designed to support serious loads in amazing comfort. In addition to all the features of the Light Pack Belt, the Standard/Expedition Belt is wider and sports our exclusive Cruise Control strap (pg. 14). The Cruise Control is a hip belt stabilizer strap that works dynamically to pull the load into your hips while still allowing the belt to pivot on the Pivot Point hardware. You can adjust how much you want the belt to pivot by loosening the black hip stabilizer strap and adjusting the silver cruise control. Lots of pivot works well off trail or on steep climbs and descents. Less pivot for the flats. Of course you can lock your belt to eliminate any pivoting action by simply tightening the black hip stabilizer strap. Now that’s Cruise Control!