Hip Belt
Ships from Bonner, Montana
Made to Order
This item is made to order. Please allow up to two weeks for the item to ship. If ordered with other items, the order will ship when all items are ready.
- Description
- Specifications
- Size Info
- Shipping
- Warranty
The Hip Belt
If you're carrying heftier loads in your Sassafras, we highly recommend the use of a hip belt. The primary purpose of the hip belt is to improve stability, but it also helps carry some of the load if the pack contents provide enough structure.
For more adjustment, hip stabilizers are available separately. Hip stabilizers connect your hip belt to the bottom of the rearmost panel on your pack. Tightening them helps suck in the base of the pack to your back, resulting in a more locked-in fit and increased load transfer.
A daisy chain runs along the hip belt's centerline and works with our hip belt accessories to let you customize your belt the way you like it. Currently, we offer the following accessories and plan to add more. If there's something you'd like to see, please let us know!
Wondering how many items can be added to your hipbelt? A safe bet is one accessory per side, though you may be able to squeeze in more on the medium and large belts. We're able to fit a bear spray holster and feed bag on one side of the small hip belt, but it's tight. Not using the hip stabilizers will provide more real estate as well.
Installation
To install, slip your hip belt through the hip belt sleeve on your pack and align the hook & loop strips. If using hip stabilizers, slip the non-adjustable side through your pack's side pocket and clip the g-hook to the receiving end on your pack. Then clip the adjustable g-hook to the daisy chain at an equivalent location on each side.
Height: ~2.75" | ~7 cm
Foam thickness: 0.5" | 1.27 cm
Size & Weight:
| Size | Waist measurement | Weight - Ultra Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 28" - 34" (71 - 86cm) | 66g | 2.3 oz |
| Medium | 32" - 38" (82 - 97cm) | 72g | 2.5 oz |
| Large | 36" - 41" (92-104cm) | 80g | 2.8 oz |
Colors:
Sizing Information
To size your hip belt, measure your natural waist:
The distance around your torso at its narrowest point.
- Bend side-to-side to see where your body creases. This should be above the hips but below the ribcage.
- Measure the distance around your body at this level to determine your natural waist.
We offer three sizes as outlined below.
| Size |
Natural Waist measurement (inches) |
Natural Waist measurement (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 28" - 34" | 71 - 86 cm |
| Medium | 32" - 38" | 82 - 97 cm |
| Large | 36" - 41" | 92 - 104 cm |
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS and UPS for domestic shipping.
(sorry, we're unable to offer shipping by UPS at this time)
| USPS Ground Advantage | USPS Priority | USPS Letter (Free) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Any weight | Any weight | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 3 - 6 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 6 |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- We may upgrade your shipping method from Ground Advantage to Priority Mail at our discretion and at no extra cost to you.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see top of page) or any posted lead times.
- No UPS shipments to PO Boxes, please; select USPS to ship to your PO Box.
International
We offer shipping via UPS and the US Postal Service (USPS) to the following locations:
- Australia
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Panama
- Peru
- United Kingdom
| UPS Expedited |
USPS Priority |
USPS First-Class Package |
USPS First Class Mail (letter) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | -- | -- | order value < $400 | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 6 - 10 | varies by destination (often 10 - 25) |
varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
yes | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | No |
Notes:
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times. It's not unusual for parcels to be delayed in customs and this is out of our control.
- Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.
Warranty
We take pride in the quality of our products. Should you, the original owner, ever have a problem with your YAMA brand product due to a defect in workmanship, please contact us to arrange a repair or replacement. The warranty does not cover damage due to accidents, normal wear and tear, or misuse, and the buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and risk of loss or damage during shipment. Repairs not covered by the warranty can usually be performed for a reasonable fee.
YAMA will do its best to address warranty repairs and replacements in a timely manner; however, be aware that YAMA may close periodically, sometimes for extended periods (we need to get out on the trail sometimes!). During these times, if you have a warranty issue, send us an email, and we'll reply as soon as we can. Reasonable efforts will be made to resolve the issue quickly, but in some cases, you will have to wait until the shop reopens.
Please see the product description for any product-specific warranty policies.
YAMA Labs products, and products purchased in the 'Closeouts' section of the store, are not covered by the warranty unless otherwise stated.
Description
The Hip Belt
If you're carrying heftier loads in your Sassafras, we highly recommend the use of a hip belt. The primary purpose of the hip belt is to improve stability, but it also helps carry some of the load if the pack contents provide enough structure.
For more adjustment, hip stabilizers are available separately. Hip stabilizers connect your hip belt to the bottom of the rearmost panel on your pack. Tightening them helps suck in the base of the pack to your back, resulting in a more locked-in fit and increased load transfer.
A daisy chain runs along the hip belt's centerline and works with our hip belt accessories to let you customize your belt the way you like it. Currently, we offer the following accessories and plan to add more. If there's something you'd like to see, please let us know!
Wondering how many items can be added to your hipbelt? A safe bet is one accessory per side, though you may be able to squeeze in more on the medium and large belts. We're able to fit a bear spray holster and feed bag on one side of the small hip belt, but it's tight. Not using the hip stabilizers will provide more real estate as well.
Installation
To install, slip your hip belt through the hip belt sleeve on your pack and align the hook & loop strips. If using hip stabilizers, slip the non-adjustable side through your pack's side pocket and clip the g-hook to the receiving end on your pack. Then clip the adjustable g-hook to the daisy chain at an equivalent location on each side.
Specifications
Height: ~2.75" | ~7 cm
Foam thickness: 0.5" | 1.27 cm
Size & Weight:
| Size | Waist measurement | Weight - Ultra Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 28" - 34" (71 - 86cm) | 66g | 2.3 oz |
| Medium | 32" - 38" (82 - 97cm) | 72g | 2.5 oz |
| Large | 36" - 41" (92-104cm) | 80g | 2.8 oz |
Colors:
Size Info
Sizing Information
To size your hip belt, measure your natural waist:
The distance around your torso at its narrowest point.
- Bend side-to-side to see where your body creases. This should be above the hips but below the ribcage.
- Measure the distance around your body at this level to determine your natural waist.
We offer three sizes as outlined below.
| Size |
Natural Waist measurement (inches) |
Natural Waist measurement (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 28" - 34" | 71 - 86 cm |
| Medium | 32" - 38" | 82 - 97 cm |
| Large | 36" - 41" | 92 - 104 cm |
Shipping
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS and UPS for domestic shipping.
(sorry, we're unable to offer shipping by UPS at this time)
| USPS Ground Advantage | USPS Priority | USPS Letter (Free) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Any weight | Any weight | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 3 - 6 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 6 |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- We may upgrade your shipping method from Ground Advantage to Priority Mail at our discretion and at no extra cost to you.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see top of page) or any posted lead times.
- No UPS shipments to PO Boxes, please; select USPS to ship to your PO Box.
International
We offer shipping via UPS and the US Postal Service (USPS) to the following locations:
- Australia
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Panama
- Peru
- United Kingdom
| UPS Expedited |
USPS Priority |
USPS First-Class Package |
USPS First Class Mail (letter) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | -- | -- | order value < $400 | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 6 - 10 | varies by destination (often 10 - 25) |
varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
yes | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | No |
Notes:
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times. It's not unusual for parcels to be delayed in customs and this is out of our control.
- Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.
Warranty
Warranty
We take pride in the quality of our products. Should you, the original owner, ever have a problem with your YAMA brand product due to a defect in workmanship, please contact us to arrange a repair or replacement. The warranty does not cover damage due to accidents, normal wear and tear, or misuse, and the buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and risk of loss or damage during shipment. Repairs not covered by the warranty can usually be performed for a reasonable fee.
YAMA will do its best to address warranty repairs and replacements in a timely manner; however, be aware that YAMA may close periodically, sometimes for extended periods (we need to get out on the trail sometimes!). During these times, if you have a warranty issue, send us an email, and we'll reply as soon as we can. Reasonable efforts will be made to resolve the issue quickly, but in some cases, you will have to wait until the shop reopens.
Please see the product description for any product-specific warranty policies.
YAMA Labs products, and products purchased in the 'Closeouts' section of the store, are not covered by the warranty unless otherwise stated.