Yes, modify it to be the best ruck sack ever.
It is great however it is very souple, and in summer, the back really glues to the back , and once really charged just turns into a bawl.
So I made my own frame using aluminium tubing, a modification that will take an hour of your time...
those that have one will understand: look at that: perfect back.
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Here is the tubes: build and bend them to match the outline of the back , mine have four pieces.
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This is where they fit, between the back and the back protection layer that is behind the water bag pouch. You obviously have to make a cut to allow insertion. you can see my small cut.
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And look a bit of profiling, and it fits perfecly on the back...
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The back "tunnel" now works, no total contact anymore, only the sides, moastly lower back and middle shoulders, the rucksac is now also happy with the upper tensioners left wild, and they do allow a lot shoulder movements, as well as bending.
Result: the best bag I ever owned, and still light ! I may have to remake the frame later, as the top is maybe a bit square, we'll see. Just thought you'd be interested.
material needed: alu tubing (DIY store, need 2 metres of the large one, and one of something that fits in it for junctions, metal saw, hands to bend the tubing.
It is great however it is very souple, and in summer, the back really glues to the back , and once really charged just turns into a bawl.
So I made my own frame using aluminium tubing, a modification that will take an hour of your time...
those that have one will understand: look at that: perfect back.
[SIZE=-5]
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Here is the tubes: build and bend them to match the outline of the back , mine have four pieces.
[SIZE=-5]
This is where they fit, between the back and the back protection layer that is behind the water bag pouch. You obviously have to make a cut to allow insertion. you can see my small cut.
[SIZE=-5]
And look a bit of profiling, and it fits perfecly on the back...
The back "tunnel" now works, no total contact anymore, only the sides, moastly lower back and middle shoulders, the rucksac is now also happy with the upper tensioners left wild, and they do allow a lot shoulder movements, as well as bending.
Result: the best bag I ever owned, and still light ! I may have to remake the frame later, as the top is maybe a bit square, we'll see. Just thought you'd be interested.
material needed: alu tubing (DIY store, need 2 metres of the large one, and one of something that fits in it for junctions, metal saw, hands to bend the tubing.
