ABOUT ATLAS PACKS HIP BELTS
Finding the right size is easy. Checkout the fitting chart and follow the steps. The most important measurement is to make sure the padding is long enough to cover your hips. If the padding falls short, then the weight of the pack will not properly transfer away from your shoulders and load on to your hips.
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ATLAS PACKS HIP BELT FAQs |
Atlas Packs | Hip Belts
Why choose the right STYLE belt?
How are belts rated?
How to choose the right SIZE belt?
How much are hip belts?
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HIP BELT SIZE GUIDE
How to choose your hip belt.
1. Start with sizes. See the chart.
2. FYI: All hip belts belts fit all packs.
3. Which belt is the best?
That's really hard to say, it's such a personal choice. Generally speaking the Adventure belt is considered more comfortable as it offers two layers of foam padding and a wider webbing and buckle. The Athlete belt has a single foam layer and works better for short trips and city use.
Can I measure with a tape measure?
Yes. To measure with a tape measure you need to calculate the the span between your hips.
Place the tape measure on the front of one hip bone and work the tape around your back until you get to the other hip. For the final calculation add two fingers to each side for the total >> Measure up!
The width of the padding should cover the distance between your hips plus 1in/2.5cm on both sides.
How do I connect the hip belt to the pack?
This step is important. Hip belts are connected to the small pouches on the side of your pack. The 15mm webbing (the small skinny piece), needs to thread into the small buckle as shown in this image here. Be sure to pull tight and create a lot of tension.
HIP BELTS 101:
HIP BELT RATINGS EXPLAINED
Why rate hip belts?
Customer expectations. Just like the aperture on a lens is a good basis for understanding how a lens will perform under certain conditions. The ratings on the hip belts work the same way. Let's get into the details..
RATING: "Total Load" explained
The Total Load Rating explains which belt is best based on the total weight of your pack. This Total Load will fluctuate within a range and this is where this belt excels.
Use this rating in combination to duration to decide which belt is right for you. If you find that your avg. Total Load changes, consider changing your belt.
RATING: "Carry Time" explained
The Carry Time rating factors in duration, how long you plan to carry the total load.
Think of this ratings as a way to define how much weight a belt can easily control / manage over what period of time.
RATING: "Fit" explained
The Fit rating helps explains how each of the belts fits around your
hips. Each belt is cut a different way and had different layers of foam
and padding that fit and contours best for specific bodies types.
How do I use the rating to help me decide?
Think about how much total load (on average) you will carry and for how
long. Even light loads over long period of time add up.
So I can choose any belt?
Yes! When you pick your pack, you will also choose your belt from the drop down list.
Of note, the colorway of the belt will match the pack (gray belts with yellow and gray packs. black belts with black packs).
Do I need both the Athlete and Adventure belt?
Generally speaking no. There is a lot of overlap between the models.
With that said, you may want both because of aesthetics and find the
Athlete works best in the city and the Adventure works best for
trekking.
Rate the competition
A competitive analysis of the top 25 selling camera bags on the market shows in an average rating between a Hip Strap and the Travelers Hip belt.
Factually no other camera bag comes with a fitted size hip belt that can support can properly control and manage more than 25lbs.
What's the difference between belt and pack ratings?
The belt ratings are designed to help you decide which belt will work best for you.
The pack ratings have nothing to do with you. They are specific to the packs and maximum total load.
For clarity. The Athlete is rated up to 100lbs and the Adventure is rated up to 150lbs. Please DO NOT test these ratings.
What about big and tall sizing?
We got ya! The Adventure hip belt offers support unlike any other belt on the market. The XXL-XXL likely has you covered and if it's short, we can add an extender at no additional cost. We love help and will make a custom extender for you.
Dang! I got the wrong size?
After all that and the size did not work out. Don't worry, we will have belts available for this purpose and will swap you out. Please contact Pro Support via chat and we will get you setup with the right size.