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Using the selection matrix, choose the pack model that best meets your needs. Each pack features the Gluon Module System. This allows you to customise each pack model for different activities. 1

Shoulder stabiliser tri-glide Lumbar pad Hipbelt seam Side stabiliser webbings 2

Shoulder pad size and adjustment indicator Pouch buckle Shoulder stabiliser webbings Sternum range Shoulder pads Padded sternum strap Hipbelt size indicator (under top of lumbar pad) Shoulder pad tensioners Hipbelt buckle and webbings 3

Getting Started Establishing Pack and Hipbelt Size Pack Size Your back length will determine this. Configure 3 Harness by Kathmandu is available in 3 back lengths 1, 2 or 3. The capacity for each pack model will change slightly depending on the harness back length. To measure your back length have a friend measure your back from C7 (the prominent bone at the base of your neck) to the level of the top of your hipbones (Graphic A). Use the table below to determine your pack size. The size of each pack is indicated by the number printed on the back of the harness, near the top. The size of each hipbelt is indicated by the number printed under the lumbar pad. 4

Hipbelt Size Measure your hip circumference rather than your waist (Graphic B). The hipbelts are also available in 3 different sizes and can easily be changed between packs to ensure the correct combination of pack size to hipbelt size. Once you have determined which hipbelt size (80, 90 or 100) is most suitable, check whether your pack has this size fitted or if you need to swap the existing hipbelt for your size. To change hipbelts unthread the side stabiliser webbing straps (Graphic 1) that connects the pack to the hipbelt, flip the lumbar pad down (Graphic 2) and pull off the hipbelt keeping the two sides joined (Graphic 3). Find your hipbelt size then ensure the two parts of the hipbelt are joined straight with the two eyelets aligned. Push the hipbelt onto the velcro area so the stud is through the eyelets. The hipbelt angle guide indicators below the back padding will help you align the hipbelt evenly (Graphic 3). Push the velcro firmly to ensure good contact. Re-thread the side stabiliser webbing straps. Fold the lumbar pad back up and over the hipbelt and insert the tongue of the lumbar pad into the pocket under the back padding (Graphic 2). Refer to pages 2 & 3 for full Configure 3 Harness diagrams 5

Pack Fitting Establish a neutral setting for the harness by loosening the shoulder stabiliser straps, the shoulder tensioners and the hipbelt adjustment webbings. Check the shoulder pads are half-way up the shoulder pad adjustment scale so half the adjustment scale is visible above the top edge of the back padding (Graphic 1). To adjust the shoulder pad, flip down the lumbar pad (Graphic 2). Release the BLUE webbing tension and position the shoulder pads at the halfway mark as described above then retension the webbing (Graphic 3). Fold the lumbar pad back up and over the hipbelt and insert the tongue of the lumbar pad into the pocket under the back padding (Graphic 2). sternum straps shoulder stabiliser straps / tri-glide shoulder tensioners hipbelt adjustment side stabiliser strap Add some mass (5-10kg) to the pack, put the pack on. Do up the hipbelt buckle and tighten the hipbelt webbings. Pull both of these forward simultaneously to tighten (Graphic 4). The hipbelt should cup the top of your hipbones in line with the hipbelt centre seam. It should feel very snug as it will need to carry most of your packs weight. Next tighten the shoulder tensioners to lightly load up the shoulder pads. Then using the shoulder stabiliser straps draw the top of the pack into your back. Secure the padded sternum strap and tighten. The sternum strap adjusts up and down and should be positioned between the base of the collarbone and the sternum. 6

Finish by tightening the side stabiliser webbing straps. These lock the base of the pack into the hipbelt and prevent unwanted sideways movement (Graphic 5). 7

Check for the correct back length The top of the shoulder pads should sit below the top of the harness. If the top of the shoulder pad sits too low the shoulder stabiliser webbing angle will be steeper than 30 degrees and the pack is too large. If the top of the shoulder pad sits too high the shoulder stabiliser webbing angle will be less than 30 degrees and the pack is too small. Check shoulder pad adjustment The shoulder stabiliser tri-glide should sit at the top of your shoulders and the end of the shoulder strap should terminate 5 8cm below the armpit and the webbing should not touch the body. Within each size there is a 6cm range of adjustment for changing the position of the shoulder pads on your torso. The shoulder pads are shaped to curve over your shoulder, around your neck and under your arm in an S curve. There should be no gap between your shoulder and back padding. To adjust the shoulder pad fit, see Page 12. Check hipbelt size The hipbelt should be snug and the padding should finish in front of your hipbones with 1 2 handwidths gap between the ends of the padding. 8

Checking the Fit Add some mass (5-10kg) to the pack this time if you hadn t done so for the first fit. Check back length, hipbelt size and shoulder pad adjustment following the previous guidelines and if required change either the adjustment or size of these to improve the fit. The shoulder pads can also be changed between pack sizes and this is described below. Shoulder Pad Size For most people the shoulder pad size will match the back size 1 = S, 2 = M, 3 = L. However, if required, these can also be changed. One scenario for this would be a person with large shoulders and chest with a shorter back length. This would require a larger size shoulder strap and will be highlighted by the end of the shoulder strap sitting too high and close to the underarm. Another possible scenario would be a slight build with a long back length. The shoulder straps will be too long and the sternum adjustment range will sit too low. Refer to pages 2 & 3 for full Configure 3 Harness diagrams 9

To remove and change the shoulder pads Take the pack off and unthread the shoulder stabiliser webbings and the shoulder tensioner webbings. Flip the lumbar pad down and unthread the BLUE webbing from the yoke buckle (Graphic 1). Undo the pouch buckle above the Configure 3 Harness logo (Graphic 2). Pull off the hipbelt keeping the two sides joined and undo the lower bar retainer velcro (Graphic 3). Pull the bars down enough to free the ends from the top bar pocket (Graphic 2). Pull the shoulder pads up and off the bar ends. 10

To replace the shoulder pads Push the bars up as far as possible with the top of the bars still free from the top bar pocket (Graphic 1). Thread the 2 bar ends through the sleeves on the back of the shoulder pad adjustment scale with the shoulder pads in a V configuration and the adjustment scale facing out (Graphic 2). The sleeve openings are bound with BLUE binding. Pull the yoke and shoulders down under the back padding by reaching up under the back padding (Graphic 3). Pull the top of the bars down then push back up into the top bar pockets (Graphic 1). Secure the base of the bars by reattaching the velcro at the base of each bar sleeve. Re-thread the BLUE webbing through the yoke buckle (Graphic 3). Position the shoulder pads so half the adjustment scale is visible above the top edge of the back padding. Tension the blue webbing. Reattach the hipbelts and re-thread the shoulder stabiliser webbings and the shoulder tensioner webbings. Fold the lumbar pad back up and over the hipbelt and insert the tongue of the lumbar pad into the pocket under the back padding. Do up the pouch buckle above the Configure 3 Harness logo. Refer to pages 2 & 3 for full Configure 3 Harness diagrams 11

Enhancing the Fit Further 12 At this point the pack should fit most people very well. There are some additional things that can be done to enhance the fit further. Changing the hipbelt angle The two part hipbelt allows the flare of the hipbelt to be customised to match individuals hip to waist angle. Angle guides are screenprinted on the pack for easy alignment. The stud allows the hipbelt to always be located centrally. Flip the lumbar pad down and loosen the side stabiliser webbing straps. Pull the hipbelt off the velcro panel then separate the two sides (Graphic 1). Reposition the left-hand side guiding the velcro together using the stud as a pivot point and the angle screenprints to set the desired flare. Do the same with the right-hand side (Graphic 2). Fold the lumbar pad back up and over the hipbelt and insert the tongue of the lumbar pad into the pocket under the back padding. To change the bar curve The bar curve has been designed to match the back shape of most users; however, it can easily be removed and shaped to fit. We recommend having one of our in-store Pack Fitting Specialists do this for you. To adjust the shoulder pad fit If the end of the shoulder strap is too high you will need to increase the exposed length of the shoulder pads. Loosen the blue webbing from the yoke buckle, slide the shoulder pads up the bars then re-tension the yoke buckle. Alternatively, if the end of the shoulder strap is too low or there is a gap between the back of your shoulders and the shoulder pad, slide the shoulder pads down the bars then re-tension the yoke buckle.

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