Osprey Atmos AG 65 hip pockets question

[Ge1ert]

Quick one.

The hip pockets on this have a velcro backing and with 'apparent' adjustment arrows on the actual belt. Can't for the life of me see how to 'move' them along further around to the front of the hipbelt. They seem very much stitched in place.

I actually thought they were NOT movable until I saw the arrows plus velcro. Are they?

European version (if that makes a difference).

Thanks

 

[DoughnutANZ]

The pockets don't move but the hip belt does elongate or shorten. When you see the arrows then the hip belt has been elongated. You can push the hip belt back into the pocket area (making it shorter) and the arrows disappear.

The hip belt buckle can also move and so if you shorten the hip belt but move the buckle then the hip pockets sort of moves around your hip.

 

[gerardcarey]

The picture suggests they may be adjustable in the same manner as the back length adjustment on my Osprey Talon 44.
It is velcro that secures the selected length.
You separate the velcro pieces, adjust for length, then press together to secure.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/aplus-media/mg/61c134f3-dcc9-4b3c-bf7f-cd4c76efbe06.jpg

Regards
Gerard

 

[Ge1ert]

Thanks both. That's useful info. Back to 'fiddling'.

 

[Tom Quinn]

Ge1ert, I have a similar Osprey pack. I played with it for hours, just as you are doing, and it fits me like a glove. Play with it, adjust the torso and the hip belt as well as the whistle cross strap. Learn that pack BEFORE you hike with it. You will be happy with it. Mine hugs me like a girlfriend. Good luck with your Camino. All the best,
Tom Quinn

 

[Ge1ert]

Ha-ha! Thanks Tom. I will.