Tatonka 2011 Catalogue

1 2 3 17 RucksackFeatures Comfortable when you're on the move: THE VENT COMFORT CARRYING SYSTEM Especially during active sports the Vent Comfort carrying system provides pleasant air circulation with its central ventilation channel 1 and an air-permeable AirTex cover. Two foam pads on the sides 2 offer a high level of carrying comfort with this light back construction, their concave shape guarantees optimum load control, even when you're moving fast. Essential for very active tours when you have a lot of weight on your back is the waist strap 3 , which provides additional stability. HOW TO IDEALLY ADJUST YOUR RUCKSACK Step 1 Put on your ruck- sack Loosen the shoul- der straps and lift the rucksack by the handle to leg-height and slip your arms into each shoulder strap one by one Step 2 Fasten hip strap Always fasten the hip strap before tightening the shoulder straps: the middle of the hip strap should be in line with the hip bone Step 3 Shoulder straps After adjusting the back length, mod- erately tighten the shoulder straps Step 4 Load control straps Affix load control straps in the col- larbone area at an approx. 20 – 30° angle Step 5 Chest strap Improves freedom of movement, stabilises carrying system and there- fore prevents early exhaustion Step 6 Load control hip strap Improves horizon- tal load control We can develop our products as much as we want – if a rucksack doesn’t sit correctly against the body then its features cannot carry any weight. Many TATONKA carrying systems are therefore equipped with an adjustable ladder system, which allows you to individually adjust the rucksack to your back length. When purchasing a rucksack, make sure you choose a size that is “roughly” equivalent to your back length. S for short backs, M for medium-sized backs, L for long backs and XL for very long backs. Any fine adjustments can then be made using the adjustable ladder system. Step 1: Thread the lower Velcro flap behind the rung of the ladder that is ideal for your back length. Step 2: Then thread the upper Velcro flap, leaving a gap of two ladder rungs. Step 3: Now affix the two flaps onto the central section – first the top one, then the bottom one. Put the rucksack onto your back. Does everything fit? Even if it’s already sitting comfortably, this question should only be answered after carrying out a mini practice test. After all, 20 kilos more or less on your back certainly make a difference. Now fill it up and walk around the garden for a while with it on your back to get a feel for the rucksack and its weight. Does everything still fit? If not: simply make some more small adjustments. Step 2 Step 3Step 1 ADJUSTING THE TATONKA LADDER SYSTEM