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hey I'm Anders Kirk with Co designs I'd like to introduce the new flex capacitor 4260 backpack this is a full suspension pack with a great feature set it is competitively priced and it only weighs two and a half pounds the flux capacitor is more versatile than the conventional pack most backpackers will find it suitable for trips between two and seven days so let's talk about what makes this pack stand out using this expandable gusset you can adjust the volume of the flux capacitor between 40 and 60 liters you simply need to tighten or loosen these lateral lock buckles and webbing and for some context the difference between 40 and 60 liters is the difference almost of two of these hard sided bear canisters this is the wife Lexus pension system this is an internal frame but I've pulled it out to show you what it looks like it's extremely stiff vertically but it has a little bit of torsional flex um through pivoting on the hub I tested one of the flux capacitor prototypes with 70 pounds of weight and I would never recommend carrying that weight ever but I was really impressed with how well this pack supported that load we designed a simple back panel consisting these two scapula pads in this lumbar pad the user should experience nice airflow through this section of the pack which would be really helpful in warm and humid conditions normally to achieve this much airflow you need to add a lot of build and also compromise its load carrying capacity but we were able to avoid both of those trade-offs and we kept the way to this packet around two and a half pounds two compression straps run horizontally around the main body that pack these offer utility to secure things like snow shovels and trekking poles they also allow you to further compress the volume in the pack which improves its load carrying performance the flux capacitor has six exterior pockets all generously sized and easily accessible with two hip belt pockets two side pockets top lid pocket and my personal favorite is this shoulder strap pocket that's ideal for 20 ounce water bottle or for a canter bear spray one of my favorite features of the Flex capacitor is the zipper top lid I know it's not a matter of life and death that you get quick access to to the main compartment your pack but being able to quickly open it up and gain access to something without dealing with your normal system of buckles webbing and roll top closure is really convenient the flux capacitor is perfect for a wide range of trips I've used mine in Glacier National Park the king is the southern Utah and throughout the Colorado Rockies both in the summer and the winter looking for seeing you on the trail of yours mountaineering and this is the Oasis airbed the Oasis everybody's made with 75d nylon ripstop fabric and it has a unique coil system that's six and a half inches thick gives you a firm comfortable sleeping surface that measures 31 inches by 80 and a half inches has a built-in pump and a quick deflate valve making pack-up easy when it's packed up it's 13 inches by 13 inches and five inches thick also includes a free repair kit when you unpack the Oasis air bed you want to unfold it and lay it flat on the ground make sure that that quick deflate valve is closed at the bottom and it come up to the top to the foam block pump when you open this black valve the foam block inflates and allows you to compress and push air into the mattress itself through a one-way valve so you don't wanna use both hands on the block use the hand that's covering the hole to seal the hole as you compress it takes about 150 pumps to completely inflate the mattress you in this video we want to show you how to properly dial in the fit of your ula pack for all-day comfort to start you'll want to loosen all the straps go ahead and put on the backpack and clip the hip belt so now go up the four straps until the hip belt hugs your hips most people find the belt to be most comfortable in the top of your iliac crest is in the middle of the hip belt however there's nothing wrong with wearing it either higher or lower ideally you should have four to eight inches between the ends of the hip belt tighten down the shoulder straps by adjusting the lower straps if your hip belt comes up you are pulling a bit too tight you don't want to do that we want to get the load lifter straps in the right spot next this is the area that we see the most mistakes start by putting just a bit of tension on the strap next adjust the location of the Tri Glide so that it sits directly on top of your shoulder soon I got the load lifters if you're heading off trail you can pull a bit tighter for more stability be careful though you don't want to pull so tight that you're bending the frame the load lifters should come off your shoulders at about a 45 degree angle and the shoulder straps will wrap around your shoulder about two to three inches now buckle up the sternum strap the sternum strap is on a slider and can be moved up or down to the place most comfortable on your body if the straps are twisting in then the sternum strap is being pulled too tight lastly snug up the hip belt load stabilizers this helps to pull the pack into your back now you're all set and ready to go for the best performance you'll want to repeat these steps each time you saddle up to hit the trail before we finish we want to show you the difference between a well-fitting pack and a poor fitting pack as well as a couple of things to look out for if the torso length of your pack is too long the shoulder straps will not hug the top of your shoulders also the load lifters will be at a very steep angle if the torso length is too short much of the shoulder strap will wrap around the top and back of your shoulder and the load lifters will be coming straight off your shoulders or even down you can make minor adjustments to the torso length by detaching the hook and loop behind the lumbar pad making the adjustment and then reattaching however it's important to start with a correctly sized pack as you can't make a large pack fit like a small pack you can tweak the curve of the pack by removing the aluminum stays and making minor bends so they can form to the shape of your body be sure to mark this day if you remove it so you can put it back correctly with the right end up and the correct side towards your back make minor adjustments in this day by gently bending it over the edge of a counter or over your knee that's about it if you have any questions please give us a call or send an email and we will be happy to help you get the perfect fit with your UL AIPAC city work yeah I like it where I'm at right now me too I don't like it out there now the katadyn be free one litre collapsible filter is the perfect smash - and go water filter for on-the-go lifestyles for the adventure traveler who packs for weight savings while abroad the be free one litre will become a staple in your luggage and your most innovative companion whether 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