hip belt
Load-bearing waistband
A hip belt is the padded strap on a backpack that wraps around the hips and fastens at the front.
It transfers weight from the shoulders to the hips, making heavy loads more comfortable to carry over long distances: Adjust the hip belt so it sits on your hip bones, not your waist.
Essential gear for serious hiking and backpacking.
- waistTorso's narrowest circumference
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
padding · body contour · lumbar · hiking · load · load bearing · weight · weight distribution · cinch · adjust · frame · cushion · tighten · support · gear · trekking · trail gear · distribute
- waist wearsash, obi, cummerbund, cincture, girdle
- Backpackingbackpack, trail, backpacking, pack, sleeping pad
- backpacksbackpack, daypack, rucksack, knapsack, book bag
body placement
hip beltshoulder strap
Band securing carried items
chest harness · chest strap · bandolier · suspenders · baldric