Figure 2-18 shows the large pack on the pack frame.

To attach it to the frame, complete the following steps:

1. Insert the bare frame into the envelope on the back of the pack. (See fig. 2-18, view A.)

2. Secure the bottom of the pack to the frame, as shown. Note that the webbing is looped around the frame TWICE before buckling. Attach the shoulder straps and waist straps as previously described. (See fig. 2-18, view B.)

Quick Releases

In emergency situations when sudden removal of your backpack is required, quick releases are provided on the left shoulder strap and the waist strap. Items 1 through 4 in view A of figure 2-19 show how the shoulder strap quick release is assembled. The metal loop at the top of the lower end of the strap (item 1) is hooked over the metal loop (item 2). The plastic prongs (item 3) are pushed down through the locked assembly (item 4) as shown.

Items 5 through 8 in view B of figure 2-19 and item 9 in view A show how to assemble the quick release on the waist strap.

For sudden release, first pull the tab on the waist strap (item 8). Follow immediately by pulling up on the tab on the shoulder strap. (See item 9, view A.) Shift the load to your right and let it slip off your right shoulder.