Berghaus Vulcan Shoulder Straps

[qsalister]

I'm having a problem with my Berghaus Vulcan rucksack. When I'm walking, every so often I have to stop and re tension the shoulder straps. They seem to work there way loose as I walk, and slowly the fit of the backpack gets worse and worse.

Anyone else have the same problem? Any suggested solutions?

 

[Barn Owl]

Put some tape around the strap to stop it loosening through the buckle thingy.

 

[qsalister]

Yeah I thought about doing that, but would make it difficult to get the pack onto my back

 

[The Lord Poncho]

I have a blackhawk rucksack where exactly the same problem happens- with the blackhawk bag, the plastic ladderlocks are of poor quality/or a poor match for the webbing used- and are constantly slipping through- needing re-tensioning every few hundred meters. In the case of the Vulcan though, I suspect the quality is far better, but the buckles being plastic have probably become worn over the years. Only way to solve it is to replace the buckles- which should be a reletively cheap and easy job- especially if you have a sewing machine?

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Try sanding the insides of the buckles to 'roughen up ' the places where the webbing passes so they grip it better...could try the same with the webbing too if it's worn very smooth.....worth a try anyway..

 

[qsalister]

Thing is, I've only had the bag a few weeks, so it shouldn't be worn yet. I'm going to try sanding the plastic to roughen it up a bit, might create a bit more friction. Cheers for the advice.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Thing is, I've only had the bag a few weeks, so it shouldn't be worn yet.QUOTE]

No you're right,.most surprising.....especially if the buckles are the real McCoy.....think twice before sanding, you may consider returning it..

 

[johnboy]

Adjustment of shoulder straps and waist belt as you walk along has been a feature of pretty much all of the packs I've owned. As the load shifts and moves as you walk you need to adjust the fit. The heavier the load or the more dynamic the activity the more frequent the need to adjust IME.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Adjustment of shoulder straps and waist belt as you walk along has been a feature of pretty much all of the packs I've owned. As the load shifts and moves as you walk you need to adjust the fit. The heavier the load or the more dynamic the activity the more frequent the need to adjust IME.

True enough but there is quite a difference between voluntarily adjusting your straps & belt throughtout a hike to make the load more comfortable & having the webbing slip through the buckles which I believe is the OP's problem...

 

[santaman2000]

I have a blackhawk rucksack where exactly the same problem happens- with the blackhawk bag, the plastic ladderlocks are of poor quality/or a poor match for the webbing used- and are constantly slipping through- needing re-tensioning every few hundred meters. In the case of the Vulcan though, I suspect the quality is far better, but the buckles being plastic have probably become worn over the years. Only way to solve it is to replace the buckles- which should be a reletively cheap and easy job- especially if you have a sewing machine?

There are replacement buckles, etc. on the market now that don't require sewing www.entrygear.com/product.asp?id=3290%20XX

I might also reccomend just using some resin on the straps.

 

[dean4442]

You could replace them with these as well which don't need any sewing: http://www.survivalaids.com/order1.php?pg=1206
Colin