The following two steps for adjusting the shoulder and waist straps correspond to the two actions shown in figure 2-12:

1. Shoulder straps. Pull down on the loose end of the webbing to shorten the strap. To lengthen it or to loosen it for slipping off the load easily, pull up on the cords.

2. Waist straps. Open the buckle and slide it either away from or toward the front. Sliding it away from the front tightens the strap; sliding it toward the front loosens the strap. Close the buckle to hold the adjustment.

Figure 2-13.-Front and back views of medium pack.