Kelty TREKKER User manual

Trail Series
–TIOGA, TREKKER, YUKON &
JR. TIOGA-
EXTERNAL SUSPENSION INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Warnings p. 2-3
Care & Cleaning p. 3
Suspension Features p. 4
Custom Fitting your Pack p. 5-9
Frame Shaping p. 9-10
Packing Hints p. 11
Kelty Warranty p. 12
INSTRUCTION INDEX
Save these instructions for future reference.
TIOGA & YUKON
TREKKER & JR. TIOGA

DO NOT USE A DAMAGED BACKPACK
• DO check the condition of the backpack before each use.
• DO check to assure all buckles snaps, straps, and adjustments
are secure before each use.
• DO NOT use pack if the frame, fabric, straps or buckles are damaged.
• DO NOT use pack if pack is damaged in any way.
• DO NOT leave (store) a pack in direct sunlight. Ultra-violet light
will cause materials to weaken and fade.
• For assistance in repairing your pack or answering any questions,
call Kelty Customer support staff; toll free at 866-349-7225
(866-FIX-PACK).
SAFETY INFORMATION
-IMPORTANT-
• Read, and follow, all instructions before using this backpack!
• Failure to follow these warnings could result in a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided could cause rapid fatigue,
death, serious injury or permanent disability to you or others.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Brush off loose dirt with a dry brush.
2. As needed, wipe out the inside with
a damp sponge and mild soap.
3. Rinse only, if possible. Use cold
water and a sponge or rinse in a
tub without soap.
4. Machine wash in front-loading unit
(DO NOT use machine with agita-
tor, agitator could cause damage
not covered under warranty) with
cold water and mild soap (Ivory
Flakes, Woolite, Sport Wash, Etc.)
Not detergents.
5. DO NOT soak in soapy water, it
may cause damage to the coated
fabric.
6. Rinse thoroughly to eliminate soap
residue.
7. DO NOT use a dryer, air dry only.
8. Always store in a cool, dry area.
WARNING
THIS BACKPACK MAYAFFECT YOUR
COORDINATION AND BALANCE
• Before use, DO familiarize yourself with the added weight of the
pack and contents.
• DO use a spotter to assist when hoisting pack onto shoulders.
• When strapping items such as skis to pack, be aware that they
can catch on overhead obstructions causing you to lose your
balance and fall.
• DO NOT overload pack, don’t carry more weight than you can
manage.
CAUTION
WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF
• DO NOT place backpack near a campfire, stove or any open flame.
• Only carry liquid fuel in containers approved for such use and make
sure they are tightly sealed before placing in a pack.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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ZIPPER CARE
1. Keep loose threads
trimmed.
2. Keep free from dirt.
3. Spray periodically with a
non-greasy, non-staining
silicone spray designed
for fabrics.
4. To prevent salt water
corrosion on zipper
pulls, make sure you
rinse with clear water
after exposure.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in property damage.
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CUSTOM FITTING YOUR PACK
SUSPENSION FEATURES
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1. SUSPENSION FEATURES
The Tioga, Trekker, Yukon and Jr. Tioga suspensions
features:
THE H-FRAME is the classic workhorse frame. This frame moves
the waistbelt down, preventing towering loads and providing
greater load transfer to the hips than other frames. The H-Frame
tends to fit people with wider torsos.
Adjustable BACK
PANEL slides up
and down to
adjust for different
torso sizes.
BELT STABILIZER STRAPS
on waistbelt help to
transfer and control load.
Adjustable height
FRAME customizes
your pack.
2. FITTING YOUR PACK
Follow these steps IN SEQUENCE to achieve the best fit
every time you use your pack. Refer to the figure
above to identify pack parts.
Before starting, loosen all load-lifter and belt stabilizer straps.
Figure 2A Figure 2B
hip bone
bottom two ribs
shoulder blade
belly
button
recommended
position
low
position
A. FIRST weight the pack with at least 25 lb.
(35 lb. is ideal).
B. NEXT put the pack on and tighten the waistbelt.
Make sure you place the waistbelt in the proper
location (Figures 2A & 2B).
It is recommended to wear the belt on hip bones, just under the
rib cage. If you still prefer to wear the belt low, add one to two
inches to your torso length measurement. Figure 2A shows both
the preferred placement of the waistbelt and an example of a
belt worn low. The low position is not recommended. Once
positioned correctly, tighten the belt to prevent it from sliding.
(A good rule of thumb is to have the belt buckle approximately
over your belly button.)
Benefits of wearing the belt high on the waist:
• Proper loading of the skeletal frame, further supported by
the two strongest muscle groups in the body: the
quadriceps & gluteals.
• Blood flow & nerves route across the front of the hips;
wearing the belt too low can restrict blood flow causing
muscle fatigue, nerve pinching and possible numbness.
3-5”
C. Once the waistbelt is in the correct position,
tighten the shoulder straps. To tighten shoulder straps
pull the webbing at the lower ends of the shoulder strap down
& back. The top of the load lifter strap should be 3-4” inches
above the top of your shoulder(Figure 2C). (Put a little more
load on your shoulders than you want to end up with.) During
this operation the load-lifter straps should be kept loose.
Figure 2C
With the waistbelt positioned correctly and the shoulder straps as
shown below, you have achieved a perfect fit.
If you do not have the correct
shoulder strap position, you will
need to adjust the torso length as
directed in the following section.

CUSTOM FITTING YOUR PACK
CUSTOM FITTING YOUR PACK
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a. Reach behind the mesh
panel from the bottom
and generously loosen
the black vertical strap
behind the backpanel
(Figure 2G).
b. Find the chrome buttons
and the clevis pins on
the frame under the
backpanel. Remove the
clevis pins on either side
of the frame.
c. Push in the two chrome
buttons (Figure 2H) while
sliding the frame up or
down (Figure 2I).
d. Replace the clevis pins in
holes just underneath
chrome buttons and
tighten the vertical strap.
Figure 2G
Figure 2I
Figure 2H
If the shoulder straps are
pinching your neck or
shoulders or feel too wide,
you need to adjust the
clevis pins that attach to
straps to the frame.
I. Remove split ring from
clevis pin (Figure 2D).
II. Slide clevis pin out
of frame (Figure 2E).
III. Insert clevis pin into
desired hole (Figure 2F)
and replace split ring.
IV. Repeat steps I-III for
opposite side.
SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2E
Figure 2D
Figure 2F
TORSO LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2L
D. Snug the load-lifter straps (Figure
2J), if applicable. This lifts the shoulder
straps (and the pack’s weight) off the top
of your shoulders. Don’t allow the load-
lifters to pull the shoulder straps more than
1/2" off your shoulder, or it will cause
pressure points.
E. OPTIONAL-
Position the sternum strap (Figure
2K) on your chest, and pull it
snug. The sternum strap should cross
your chest high, just below your clavicle,
so it doesn’t interfere with your breath-
ing. Some people find it more comfort-
able not to use the sternum strap when
breathing hard—especially at altitude.
F. OPTIONAL-
Pull the belt stabilizers just snug
(Figure 2L), if applicable. If overtight-
ening them feels good, you might need
to bend more curve into the frame in the
lumbar region. Overtightening causes
gaps between you and the belt. Belt
stabilizers are best left loose for the first
15-30 minutes of hiking.)
Figure 2J
Figure 2K
A. Remove split ring and clevis pin on
the frame just above the mesh
backpanel (Figure 3A).
B. Slide foot of hold-open bar,
located inside the packbag,
through the button hole in the back
of the packbag (Figure 3B).
C. Thread the clevis pins back into
position, make sure to go through
the packbag, the foot of the hold-
open bar and the frame (Figure
3C), then replace the split ring.
D. Repeat steps A-C on opposite side
of the pack.
3. HOLD-OPEN BAR
Each external frame pack comes with a hold-open
bar. Follow the steps to install it.
Figure 3B
Figure 3A
Figure 3C

• When balance is crucial for off-trail travel, climbing or skiing, pack
heavy items centered and close to the back.
• The sleeping bag should always go in or on the bottom of the pack.
• Pack clothing and other light gear around heavy items (ie. a stove or
climbing gear) in order to keep them from shifting.
• Items you will need during the day should be packed in the top of the
main compartment, the top pocket, or side pockets.
• Foam pads and odd-sized equipment (such as long tent poles) can be
carried on the outside of the pack. Use the appropriate accessory
patches, ice axe loop, or ski slots for these items.
• Do not put heavy items like water bottles or climbing equipment in
pockets located far from your back.
Hints to keep you comfortable when out on the trail:
PACKING HINTS
KELTY Lifetime Warranty
Kelty takes pride in its workmanship and undertakes to manufacture the best possible products. Kelty products
are covered under warranty, to the original owner, for the lifetime of the product, against defects in materials
or workmanship.
Since no Kelty product is indestructible, Kelty’s warranty does not cover defects attributable to or resulting from
normal wear and tear (ie: exhausted zippers), natural hazard damage (ie: weather, animals, ultraviolet [UV]
damage on tents), abuse or alteration.
All products being returned require a Return Authorization number. Service under our warranty
is available to the original purchaser by returning the product to any authorized Kelty dealer or by contacting
our customer service department at 1-866-349-7225 (1-866-FIX-PACK) for a Return Authorization number.
If, after inspection, we determine that the product is defective, we will repair or replace it at our discretion,
free of charge. If your Kelty product needs service or repair that is not covered under warranty, we will pro-
vide the necessary service at a reasonable charge.
This warranty gives you, the original purchaser, specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
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800.423.2320 • FAX [phone] • WWW.KELTY.COM
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4. PACKING HINTS
Loading the pack greatly affects your comfort–follow
the guidelines below for optimum comfort.
HEAVY ITEMS
• Water
• Stove
• Fuel
• Food
• Tent poles
MEDIUM ITEMS
• Cooking utensils
• Some clothing
• Some foods
• Tent body and fly
LIGHTEST ITEMS
• Sleeping bag
• Pad
• Rain, wind gear
• Bivy sack
• Bulky clothing/ fleece
NOTE:
If your pack feels like
it’s leaning away too
much from your
shoulders, you have
a weight distribution
problem.