Hip Stabilizers
NOTE: We've had to update the g-hooks we use and they may have a tight fit on V3.0 & 3.1 - let us know if you run into any issues.
- Description
- Specs
- Installation
- Shipping
- Warranty
Hip stabilizers connect the hip belt to the rearmost panel of your Sassafras. Tighten them to lock in the pack, or loosen them for more range of motion. When you tighten them, they pull in the base of the pack into your back, increasing load transfer to the hip belt and providing a more rigid feel.
The stabilizers come in two styles. One style works with Version 3.2 of the Sassafras, while the other works with Versions 3.0 & 3.1.
Sizes: Available in S, M, & L. We recommend choosing the size that matches your hipbelt size, though any size should work.
Sold as a pair.
Weight
The weight shown is per pair.
- Short: 11.7g | 0.41 oz
- Medium: 12.4g | 0.44 oz
- Long: 13.3g | 0.47 oz
Max length:
Use this length if you want to predict where the stabilizer might attach to your hip belt.
- Short: ~20cm | ~8"
- Medium: ~25cm | ~10"
- Long: ~29cm | ~11.5"
To install hip stabilizers on Version 3.2, pass the toggle through the opening at the bottom corner of the pack's side pocket. Inside the pocket are two cord loops; insert the g-hook into either loop. Attach the adjustable side to the daisy chain on your hip belt's daisy chain. Clipping it to the 7th or 8th slot from the end of the belt is a good start, but you may want to adjust that to your preferences.
To install hip stabilizers on Version 3.0 or 3.1, pass the non-adjustable g-hook through the opening at the bottom corner of the pack's side pocket. Inside the pocket is a piece of fabric with webbing; insert the g-hook into the webbing. Attach the adjustable side to the daisy chain on your hip belt. Clipping it to the 7th or 8th slot from the end of the belt is a good start, but you may want to adjust that to your preferences.
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:
- Canada
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
| 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 caused by a defect in workmanship, please contact us to arrange 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 take care of 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
Hip stabilizers connect the hip belt to the rearmost panel of your Sassafras. Tighten them to lock in the pack, or loosen them for more range of motion. When you tighten them, they pull in the base of the pack into your back, increasing load transfer to the hip belt and providing a more rigid feel.
The stabilizers come in two styles. One style works with Version 3.2 of the Sassafras, while the other works with Versions 3.0 & 3.1.
Sizes: Available in S, M, & L. We recommend choosing the size that matches your hipbelt size, though any size should work.
Sold as a pair.
Specs
Weight
The weight shown is per pair.
- Short: 11.7g | 0.41 oz
- Medium: 12.4g | 0.44 oz
- Long: 13.3g | 0.47 oz
Max length:
Use this length if you want to predict where the stabilizer might attach to your hip belt.
- Short: ~20cm | ~8"
- Medium: ~25cm | ~10"
- Long: ~29cm | ~11.5"
Installation
To install hip stabilizers on Version 3.2, pass the toggle through the opening at the bottom corner of the pack's side pocket. Inside the pocket are two cord loops; insert the g-hook into either loop. Attach the adjustable side to the daisy chain on your hip belt's daisy chain. Clipping it to the 7th or 8th slot from the end of the belt is a good start, but you may want to adjust that to your preferences.
To install hip stabilizers on Version 3.0 or 3.1, pass the non-adjustable g-hook through the opening at the bottom corner of the pack's side pocket. Inside the pocket is a piece of fabric with webbing; insert the g-hook into the webbing. Attach the adjustable side to the daisy chain on your hip belt. Clipping it to the 7th or 8th slot from the end of the belt is a good start, but you may want to adjust that to your preferences.
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:
- Canada
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
| 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 caused by a defect in workmanship, please contact us to arrange 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 take care of 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.