OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Compress the pack with the side straps once loaded
Tighten the side straps only after packing so the load stays stable.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- The backpack's compression straps
How to do it
- Pack the backpack completely.
- Only then tighten the compression straps.
- To loosen a strap, simply push its buckle upwards.
Sources
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- utopia.de (opens in a new tab)
Hast du es geschafft, deinen Wanderrucksack zu packen, solltest du ihn noch komprimieren“ / „Erst dann macht es Sinn, deinen Rucksack zu komprimieren.“ / „Um die Spannriemen wieder zu lockern, musst du lediglich die Schnalle des Riemens nach oben drücken.





