How to Find the Right Support System ?

A more comfortable hike with a backpack starts with the right support system to help properly distribute the weight.

A more comfortable hike with a backpack starts with the right support system to help properly distribute the weight. This is where an adjustable support system is worth the investment compared to cheaper alternatives. Large technical backpacks from Fjällräven, such as the Kajka 85, are equipped with our Perfect Fit adjustment system, which can easily adapt to your back length and the distance between the shoulder straps. Our Kajka W and Abisko W models, specifically designed for women, have more tailored shoulder straps that do not press on the chest. In addition to good weight distribution, the Perfect Fit adjustment system also contributes to stability, mobility, and flexibility. Particularly simple to use, the Perfect Fit system can be easily adjusted according to the user's back length and shoulder width. The hip belt has a special shape adapted to the female form and offers a high level of comfort when carrying the backpack over long days of hiking.

Another key feature of large backpacks is a padded hip belt, which helps transfer weight to the lower body, where the larger leg muscles can help carry the load. Below is a list of additional comfort options to consider when looking for a backpack:

- Anatomical shoulder straps

- A chest strap to connect the shoulder straps at the front to move the center of gravity forward

- An upper strap to adjust the backpack's angle to the shoulder straps

- A side strap to stabilize the waist belt and bring the backpack closer to the body

- Compression straps to help with stability when the backpack is not fully loaded

- Ventilation in the back panel