Is JAK married to that gal in Russia? She said he poached for a living......
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Another way to hoist pack onto back....works for scuba rigs too....
Place the pack on its back at your feet, the top of the pack pointed toward your shins, shoulder straps and hip belts splayed open, to the sides. Kneel down and reach through the shoulder straps and grab the pack towards it's back. Hoist the pack straight over your head, then straighten your arms and let go of the pack. It will fall right onto your back. Make sure everything in the pack is secure before doing this but it works! It's a symmetrical lift that allows use of both arms.