Tumplines

"Nothing new.” Our Old-Style Canoe Packs always come with tumplines because we just plain believe in ‘em. Alternating between the tump and the back straps will prevent fatigue. They have to be used correctly, though. The band does not go across your forehead, but should sit above the forehead like this old woodcut shows. Grab the sides of the tumpline and lean into a loaded pack; you’ll feel the weight transfer from your shoulders. Switch back to the shoulder straps when your back tires.