ULTIMATE COMFORT.When the loads get large and heavy, a supportive and effective hip belt is often a necessary evil. Instead of heavy duty hip belts molding your body to it, Osprey decided that they would deign a custom heat molded hip-belt for you. Heat molding the hip belt to your exact body shape helps with eliminating hot spots, chaffing and bruising. Combining the best of a stiff load bearing hip belt with the cushioned comfort you need most when trekking with all your gear. FEATURESCustom fitHeat moldedReduces fatigue and irritation