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

  1. Pack the backpack completely.
  2. Only then tighten the compression straps.
  3. 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.

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