Ariel 55 - Kipling - Green

Setup:1. Torso Length Adjustment: Loosen the strap behind the shoulder harness. Slide the harness up or down the frame to match your torso length (typically from the C7 vertebra to the top of your hip bones). Ensure the hipbelt pads wrap around your hips.2. Hipbelt Fitting: Once the pack is loaded, secure the hipbelt buckle. The padded part should comfortably wrap over the top of your hip bones, carrying about 70-80% of the pack's weight. Adjust the 'Fit-on-the-Fly' extensions by pulling the straps at the hipbelt wings to customize their wrap around your hips.3. Shoulder Strap Adjustment: Pull the shoulder strap webbing down and back until they sit snugly over your shoulders, without gapping or digging.4. Load Lifter Straps: These straps, located above your shoulders, should be pulled forward until they create about a 45-degree angle from the pack frame to the shoulder straps. This helps pull the pack closer to your body and prevents it from sagging backward.5. Sternum Strap: Adjust the sternum strap height and tension to provide comfort across your chest and stabilize the shoulder straps.Compatibility: The Ariel 55 is designed specifically for female users and offers a fine-tuned fit for a wide variety of body shapes and sizes, thanks to its extensive adjustment system.Care:1. Cleaning: For general cleaning, empty the pack completely. Use a mild soap (like diluted dish soap) and cool water with a soft brush or sponge. Gently scrub dirty areas. Rinse thoroughly with cool water to remove all soap residue.2. Drying: Hang the pack upside down in a well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight, to air dry completely. Ensure it's fully dry before storing to prevent mildew.3. Raincover Care: The included raincover can be hand washed with mild soap and water if dirty. Air dry.4. Storage: Store the pack in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight when not in use. Avoid compressing it excessively for long periods.5. DWR Maintenance: The PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish will naturally wear down over time. If water stops beading up, consider reapplying a spray-on or wash-in DWR treatment suitable for nylon fabrics. Always follow the specific product instructions for DWR reapplication.