The K4 Frame has 4 pairs of integrated compression straps for securing loads. When using the frame by itself as a load-hauler, all 4 sets of straps can be used to secure the load.
However, when securing a load between the K4 Frame and an attached K4 Bag, there are 2 pairs of compression straps used to secure the load directly to the frame and 2 pairs of compression straps that connect from the frame to the bag.
In this video, Mark from Exo Mtn Gear shares some quick tips on identifying which compression straps are used for securing loads to the frame, and which compression straps are used to make the frame-to-bag connection...
COMPRESSION STRAP ORDER
As Mark discussed in the video above, and as you can see in the image below, it is easy to identify and remember the order of compression straps on the frame panel.
When working from top to bottom, the order is: bag connection, frame compression, bag connection, frame compression...
ORANGE INDICATOR
Another way differentiate between the frame compression straps and frame-to-bag connections is by looking for the orange indicator sewn onto the frame compression straps.
The webbing with the orange bartack is used on the frame itself, and should not be used to make a frame-to-bag connection...
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