THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ... out of all the KZfaq suggestions, yours is the one that worked!!! I used a bit of Vick's at the narrow end of the strap, pried open the clasp as you suggested and held the other end of the clasp tight with pliers and used the pliers to hold tight clasp & managed to slide a bit of the clasp and then it was a matter of working it upwards until it was fully gripping the strap.
@Fibonacci6205 жыл бұрын
PRO TIP: It's way easier to squeeze one end of the rail with pliers to flatten a small spot to load the clip. This is the only thing that worked for me and it's not noticeable in the slightest.
@sander50865 жыл бұрын
Top tip, fix the problem within a minute 👍👍
@Davidnprogress24 жыл бұрын
This is what worked for me. Only took seconds to fix. Thanks for the tip
@John-gw3mj4 жыл бұрын
Yup, way easier. Tried for about 10 minutes the other way with no luck. This worked first time.
@Matt78953 жыл бұрын
Amazing, THANK YOU, this was going to drive me crazy!
@andymeyer98762 жыл бұрын
Thanks! After half hour if my girlfriend and I struggling with the other way, tried this and had it on in less than a minute 🤠
@reginarovira48223 жыл бұрын
I had to use the combination of applying pressure with a plier on the adjustment track, Allen keys to force the plastic open, and boiling water to soften the plastic to put a replacement strap on my Gregory Deva 60. My fingers still hurt but at least it's on now. Thanks to everyone who chipped in with advice!
@danfurlani38815 жыл бұрын
I had better luck clamping the rails with vice grips for a few seconds, then removing the vice grips. The rail stayed squashed long enough to get the clip attached. Screwdriver just mangled the clip.
@John-gw3mj4 жыл бұрын
Yup, way easier. Tried for about 10 minutes the other way with no luck. This worked first time.
@666urban4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the fix!
@jergp4 жыл бұрын
Real MVP always in the comments! Thank you, took me about 30 sec with your method.
@patrickneitzel20484 жыл бұрын
This tip right here
@justinlillge95993 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is definitely the way. Osprey provided a video for this on their packs, but the method applies regardless of brand. Not sure if YT will allow the link, so spelled out, it's vimeo dot com slash 316589417 slash 011a78d935. vimeo.com/316589417/011a78d935
@borysx863 жыл бұрын
TIP: use Hex Keys instead of screwdriver - choose one with thickness similar to rails. It is much easier to manipulate (flat sides, you can choose size that fit best, has no tip). Thanks for tutorial!
@TheFoldMusic8 ай бұрын
the two of you together need a big ol' pat on the back. Been staring at this thing for about a year now with no clue how to achieve it. THANK YOU!
@2.5chainz2 жыл бұрын
THIS VIDEO IS A LIFESAVERRRRR!!! My idiot friend ripped my sternum straps off my North Face Vault backpack and I’ve been mad for like 2 months 🤣
@zenshadow260555 жыл бұрын
For those of you trying this with a screwdriver, do not use one with a large head. You’ll just damage your clip. Use something that barely opens up the plastic clip. A smaller screwdriver or even something like an Allen wrench. Just opening it a little will allow it to fit back on the strap. Good luck!
@mattbarker44014 ай бұрын
And this right here is why I love the internet. Thank you.
@dgcarlin6 жыл бұрын
I did this and found that a very small allen wrench from a bike multitool set worked WAY better than a screwdriver. Screwdriver tended to stress and almost cracked the plastic piece. I think the 3mm size allen wrench worked best.
@colinsmith65406 жыл бұрын
Dan Carlin how’d you get the wrench in the gap to open it?
@dgcarlin6 жыл бұрын
I put the wrench straight into the tube part of the connector (no resistance here), and then rotated it upwards, until the wrench started to pry open the plastic gap -- eventually it will open enough that you can clip it onto the fabric rail of the pack. Still a delicate maneuver, but it wasn't too hard. Hope that makes sense!
@scottross5465 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I did, too. Worked like a dream.
@timothy37324 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this solution which I found to work much better than the screwdriver. I found it too difficult to keep the screwdriver on it's side while with an allen wrench that problem does not exist.
@rayray68163 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I was able to get the corner on without using a screw driver if I pushed hard enough, but I didn't know you were supposed to slide it down to get the other corner of the clip attached as well.
@gamehaus4 жыл бұрын
I tried this and discovered that the metal in the screwdriver damaged the plastic - so a rather risky method that can leave you with broken parts. I ended up making a shim out of a popsicle stick that I could push through the plastic as it was entering the channel and with a little bit of exasperation that worked out well. What you need is the wide part of the shim at the end of the part so that as it slides into the channel, the shim is moving backward through the part. Plus since it's wood, it won't damage the plastic.
@believe82632 жыл бұрын
Soaking plastic in hot water will make it more malleable and less brittle.
@69mag11 ай бұрын
Yeah, fixed my Petzl Bug sternum strap with this method. Clamp opened just enough to start on the piping and slid right on as it slid off the screwdriver, very little effort involved. Thanks
@josealonsodev3 ай бұрын
Thank dude, you idea works good, well I had to use a Allen wrench, because the screwdriver came off continuously
@petefreeman2053 жыл бұрын
I tried this. The screwdriver just made gouges in the plastic material. I was able to bend the strap back at the bottom of the piping and work the piece back on. The one I have is a CamelBak Octane 18L. The gouges from the previous attempts don't seem to be causing any problems (thankfully).
@realitybites6562 Жыл бұрын
I didn't hear a word he said because he's just so good looking 😂😂
@colinsmith65406 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how this is possible. Been trying for an hour all I’ve managed to do is carve up the inside of the strap attachment from spinning the screwdriver.
@OCReefer6 жыл бұрын
Try using a variety of flat head screw driver widths, he doesn't mention it but too small or too big of a flat head will not wedge-open the attachment appropriately. Sounds like if you are spinning inside the attachment a slightly bigger flathead would be more helpful, just turn it until its jammed sideways in the opening, dont turn it passed that or you will end up where you started
@MaruyaSAg5 жыл бұрын
I followed Dan Carlin’s advice. I used a 3-mm hex bit (Allen key). It was very easy and didn’t cut into/gouge the plastic material.
@peterfatzsimmons3135 жыл бұрын
Same. I now have a carved up piece of plastic that cannot hold on the ridge. What a crappy design.
@tedgodwin3802 жыл бұрын
I first thought to soak the end of the clip in boiling water for 5 minutes to prevent the clip from breaking. Then I used quite a small screwdriver to open the clip enough to get the edge of the clip on to the rail. I muscled the rest of the clip onto the rail in a few seconds. I think because the clip was soft it went on easier and the screwdriver did not gouge the plastic. I did not have to crimp the rail first, which I though would damage the rail and the clip may come off again.
@ficoprieto5 жыл бұрын
I managed to fix this super easily in about a minute after watching the video, using 2 hex bits instead. Started off with a hex bit that was just slightly larger than the gap of the sternum strap clip, slid it into the clip from the bottom in order to pry it open slightly. Then slid in the second bit, which was one size larger, and removed the first bit. Then angled the clip at about 45 degrees onto the rail, pushing the clip into the rail and assisting the hex bit along the length of the clip while sliding it onto the rail. This method should be less likely to damage the clip, since there are no sharp edges on the hex bits.
@juancamilotv4 жыл бұрын
F P sorry, do you know where I can buy this same sternum strap model? Can you give me a link please! Thank you.
@ujkim15482 жыл бұрын
just got my Oakley kitchen sink pack fixed, thanks bro
@daniellepitman4412 Жыл бұрын
The allen wrench technique worked for us!
@motokayak5 жыл бұрын
ALSO, dip the clip into some boiling water for about a minute beforehand. That will make the plastic just a bit softer, making it easier to get in place.
@VinVlogger5 жыл бұрын
You saved me! 🤗 I’ve been trying to fix mine for months, and I just couldn’t do it.. 😡
@awtransform5 жыл бұрын
Found an amazing solution. used a small simple carabiner with a flat start and round same diameter that fits. pushed it a bit and to the center slowly. it fits. DON'T use a screwdriver, it will damage the plastic and those are hard to get. Somehow i needed to do a lot of DIY with my Kelty bag :\
@Bakuryusama4 жыл бұрын
I just fixed the issue but angling the clip, so one end is touching the strip and simply "sawing" the clip until it got a grip and pushing the rest of the clip in.
@aj4786 жыл бұрын
Thank god, was searching for ages
@kweermuzik Жыл бұрын
thanks so much, this was the only video i could find on doing this (for my lowepro backpack) and it worked out (after some swearing).
@colbywolford73103 жыл бұрын
The screwdriver worked for me I had a North Face Terra Set 65 Lite. Unfortunately before this I had a kelty and I kinda tried something like this or along the logic and it didn't work then I tried to melt the plastic to make it malleable and then shape it back in following the same ish logic but it didn't work and just ruined the buckle But I took it back and refunded at Bob Wards for the TerraSet and I managed to fix that one so I guess it worked out ( I still have that Kelty so maybe I will try to order a replacement and then try this on it again.) Thanks for the video took me about 5 mins longer then it took you but that is alright lol
@believe82632 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: Soak the plastic clamp in hot water first to make it more malleable then use the vice grips method described in the comments below.
@patrickcagney80603 жыл бұрын
I’m in the middle of the Appalachian Trail in Northern Virginia and this just happened to me on my REI flash 55 backpack just by tightening the chest strap.... wish I had a screwdriver.
@bautistanyc5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much fingertips hurt but the video was very useful and it saved me of six weeks of warranty issues
@mlb6d9 Жыл бұрын
Of Course! It's IN the Computer!!!!
@jeremydavidmarshall2 жыл бұрын
Where do I buy the parts? One of my sternum straps broke.
@GITMachine5 жыл бұрын
Horrible, horrible, horrible design. Edit: This piece is plastic. If you try to spread with a metal screwdriver, you run the risk of cracking / permanently damaging the piece. Kelty really needs to rethink this shitty design.
@RockAndToiletRoll Жыл бұрын
Step 1. Buy a new backpack Step 2. See Step 1
@wispus6 жыл бұрын
Man, you saved me! Thanks!
@derekjohnson89286 жыл бұрын
Илья Терещенко what size (head) of screw driver did you use? Thanks
@colbywolford73103 жыл бұрын
@@derekjohnson8928 Flat head
@derekjohnson89283 жыл бұрын
@@colbywolford7310 thanks. I just about damaged mine. So I sent it back and they fixed it.
@ArtemShaban Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!))
@jaysun0704769 ай бұрын
Tried it clip Snappped immediately. Better idea change the design. Iam not sure why so many companies use this kelty, gregory , north face etc. Just get rid of it.
@phannphuc601 Жыл бұрын
Where can I buy a Sternum Strap like this one in the video, amazon or something like that?
@pocobueno18 ай бұрын
REI is selling them now. Look for Sternum Strap Replacement
@TCY1105 жыл бұрын
This happened to me and thank goodness for this vid!
@mightymcknight5 жыл бұрын
Hey where can I find these style of sliders? My son busted one off and we can't find it
@samueljrnsgard9445 Жыл бұрын
Did you find a solution i lost mine to?:)
@leifunnermark4 жыл бұрын
Super. Made my day!
@enhypen13546 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
@briannaespinoza2675 жыл бұрын
does this work for a recon northface backpack
@hpppp8503 жыл бұрын
slide it from the edge... easier
@RuiSilva4504 жыл бұрын
Now I want to remove it. Same process backwards?
@bluedawn456 жыл бұрын
Thanx for this video!
@RE4SHADOW Жыл бұрын
I love this pack but what a dumb design for the sternum strap. I appreciate everyone's tips in this comments section but come on Kelty..... do something better then this. I got the sternum strap back on but I'm thinking of returning the pack with how difficult that was and how it deformed the plastic clip.
@crabjay70864 жыл бұрын
will try this... thanks.
@juancamilotv4 жыл бұрын
crabjay sorry, do you know where I can buy this same sternum strap model? Can you give me a link please! Thank you.
@waltwilliams19975 жыл бұрын
Anybody know how to remove the hip belt from the redwing 44 ,the new updated one. ?
@juancamilotv4 жыл бұрын
Hi all! Somebody know where I can buy this same sternum strap model? Can you give me a link please! Thank you.
@KeltyUSA4 жыл бұрын
Give the Kelty customer service team a call between 8am-4pm MT Mon-Fri at 800-535-3589.
@bluefish52375 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts as to where I could buy a new strap as mine came off and I lost it when I didn't put it right back on?
@samueljrnsgard9445 Жыл бұрын
Did you find a solition? I lost mine to
@SlimeDonkeyTV6 жыл бұрын
Great video ya'll! I Love your packs, and products.. I am looking at a single person backpacking tent for myself, I am 6' 5", I don't really care about how much it weighs, I'm a big guy. Any recommendations? I was looking at the circuit 1, or the one close to that, begins with a K?
@dominicbuchan22525 жыл бұрын
Terrible solution to an infuriating design. After trying this for ages (and doing plenty of damage to the plastic) I just fixed it super easily. THE RAIL/PIPE YOU CLIP IT TO IS METAL! Just flatten the bottom with pliers, slide it on, and reshape the piping once done. Credit to this post for the inspiration. www.ukclimbing.com/forums/gear/rucksack_repair-614686 This is my GFs bag which broke as soon as she bought it. I wish I'd done this simple fix years ago!
@michalk60842 жыл бұрын
terrible tutorial, it only damage your bag...
@t.matthewthompson86314 жыл бұрын
Terrible design!!! Doesn’t work
@prot834 жыл бұрын
Worst design ever. What the hell were they thinking when Osprey did the sternum straps? And don't think it'll be as easy as what this video turns out to be. Great bags otherwise but i'll be avoiding straps like this in the future.