Are the waist strap and chest strap removable/replaceable for when you don't need them?
158527
Unfortunately not. That would be a convenient feature though. They can be a nuisance. Also, I just closed my gym locker and caught a closing clip on one of the straps and it broke, rendering it useless. Rather fragile plastic and I'll have to get it replaced as the straps are essential for any long or heavy carrys.
158528
No, they are attached. I could imagine, though, that you could cut them and reattach with velcro.
158529
No they are not removable. But I don't fin them intrusive at all when not in use. My only issue is with the size of the front pocket. Not very big. But the side ones do make up for it.
158530
no, they are not removable, but my son rarely need them and they don't seem to get in the way at all.
158531
No they are not removable. We do not use them at all as we don't use the bags for long distance hiking, we use them as swimming bags. The boys put there gear bags and towel inside and don't have the need to use these straps.
158532
They cannot be removed; however, the waste strap is not in the way once it is strapped together and shortened in length because it now rests behind you on your back. The chest strap is not a nuisance, you barely know it's there.
142292
No, but it shouldn't be packed with heavy stuff so it shouldn't need a chest strap.
266691
Yes the shoulder straps are removable and you can just use the waist strap!
657143
No, the hip belts can't be removed, but they can be secured (fold the padded portions flat and then wrap the adjustable belt straps around them in opposite directions and snap the clip fastener) so that they lay flat. I believe that you will find them in that configuration when you get the pack - it's been a while, so I may not be remembering correctly. I did just try this on my pack and I can secure the belt as described.
504723
No they're not removable. You might want to consider the newer Thule 22" 45L Carry-on, which is about the same size as the one you're looking at, but more of a 'normal' piece. It has no backpack straps, and more room. I replaced my 38L--I only used it as a backpack once--and I think it's a much more versatile bag, with more useable room.
119015
The chest strap is adjustable. Its not the easiest thing to move but it can be.
939335
The waist straps are removable. The sternum straps are not but are not so big that they would be a bother.
30908
The waist belt can be replaced but you'll never need to do it. It is adjustable from 26" to 60" & the torso Length is adjustable from 15" to 19.5"
1012564
I bought this because it is the most light weight camera pack available. I have never used the chest strap.
1182924
The straps for the human are shoulder straps like a back pack. I don't recall that there are auxiliary straps at the waist or across the chest
515954
Chest strap = YesWaist strap = hooks available...but not that I'm aware of.
2260746
No it is not removable, but it is not cumbersome - it is really designed well. My last one I used until the leather on it (the clip) finally fell apart - the clip is sturdy metal - ideal for those of us who jog, or even for walkers who want it clipped on to your belt securely. Again, the clip is not cumbersome, you don't even know it is there until or if you need it.
1926682
I didn't use the strap and have had mine for almost 3 years. I haven't had any issues.
472843
Do you want to connect the strap? Personally I see no need for any strap. You can just leave it off and you are good to go. That is what I did. You see the other answers to this question, there is no need to remove the back to attach the strap.
956250
Yes, they are removable. Actually looks nice without them but just not as plush and comfortable. It could be used with or without them.
1600511
You can remove the holster but to replace a more sturdy one to it, it would have to have a strap buckle on the holster. In a word I would say no.
1527349
It looks like it would be pretty simple to remove the strap. It is held on by leather straps that look like they could jat be untied