Molded from engineering grade HDPE, the Adjust-A-Cant™ waistbelt panel is designed with a conical shape that matches the shape of the body around the top of the hips. It wraps continuously from the small of the back, where it is attached to the stays, around to the front of the hips.
Direct connection of the stays to the Adjust-A-Cant™ panel results in direct transfer of the pack’s weight to the hips. Conventional waistbelts simply cannot support and transfer the load in the same way.
This integrated system, composed of the stays, framesheet and Adjust-a-Cant™ panel is highly efficient and capable of supporting truly expedition-sized loads.
Comfort for Men & Women
The Adjust-A-Cant™ waistbelt grew out of an effort to better address the needs of women. Feedback from customers showed that traditional waistbelts often did not fit women’s hips properly. Straight-sided waistbelts simply did not distribute weight evenly around the hips. In response, the Adjust-A-Cant™ system was developed, which has improved fit for women and men alike.
Three Setting Mode
The Adjust-A-Cant™ panel can be adjusted to three different cant settings to accommodate various hip-to-waist angles – 16, 18 and 20 degrees. During the fitting process, if there is a gap at the top or bottom edge of the waistbelt pad, the Adjust-A-Cant™ panel can be fine tuned to eliminate the gap and create even weight distribution between the pad and the body.
The adjustment is simple and results in even distribution of the pack’s weight over the entire surface of the waistbelt. Eliminating hot spots and ridges of pressure helps ensure all-day comfort.
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