If I carry the pack on one shoulder a lot, can I remove those padded hip belts? Are they in the way?
657142
The padded hip straps are permanently attached, but I don't find them very obtrusive.
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.
657144
They dont come off but they are not padded. They are actually zipper pockets. I ware it w/o the clips on a lot and just let them hang down but i'm not a one strap kind of person myself.
2145964
No. It's the one "annoying" thing about the backpack. The positives vastly outweigh this, though. Sometimes on my bicycle or motorcycle, the straps slap me, but it's really a minor issue. Mine has more than paid for itself over the years!
2158758
Yes. The shoulder straps are padded and connect across the chest, as well as waist strap (or hip depending on your size). Very comfortable to wear for long walks. Helps a lot to put it under my tree stand, makes the hike much less miserable without the metal and cheap straps cutting into me.
1667245
It is two packs/bags that are connected by the shoulder webbing. The standard webbing will allow you to just wear one bag at a time or two depending on what config u go with. U can upgrade the shoulder straps to a more padded style much like a gun shoulder holster.Hope this helps
767783
No. . .you have to take the pack off; or, have someone else remove the camera for you. . .However, I carry a "holster case" on a belt around my waist [Cost: a holster is about $10-$15; and, nylon "web" tool belt from Lowe's is about $4.95]
1123046
The waist strap attachments are sewn to the pack and the strap is included with the pack. The waist strap is only about 3/4 of an inch wide. It is not intended to carry weight, just to keep the pack from flopping around.
2280076
Hi, there is not much padding on the pack, very minor where the pack rests on your back. The top does expand and pull close (sort of an expandable top so you can fit more gear inside). The strap does have a small pad as shown in the picture. There is a decent amount of space and pockets for a small pack. I know this is more info than requested, but hope it helps
1817490
I think you would be happy the way stays looped thru your belt. It's easy to pull it if the situation arises. I think you will like the way it sits on your hip . thanks and good luck and good riding.
613661
I don't thing so l buckling and unbuckling a belt would. . of course there are to buckles on ech side and the claw hooks with bungycords ujnder the sedse to hold them down and close the sides of the bike. cook and unhook too . me I use small suitcase locks to lock the main compartments . and just leave them on my bike. and hope no one will take the time to steal them. so fare no one has in all the years I have used these kind of bags . hope I was helpful keith
609643
Yes. as the straps are pretty long and not super sturdy. You might do better to have the pack infront so you can manage the weight if something goes wrong wit hthe straps.
1178374
No, it rests on your shoulder with the other end on your opposite hip. I wear two to balance them out and double my capacity.
1956469
I don't think so... That said, depending on the size of your container, you might make it work by adding some additional strappage... bungies and the like. I like the larger size of this pack and I use the shoulder strap to help take the weight off my l hips when I have it fully loaded... You could add additional water inside the pack... 8^)
434708
Yeah. There is a loop in the back that serves as a belt attachment plus there are rings on either side. I used a pair of Nite Ize S biners and clipped it that way.
477335
Technically the are removable; however, I think they are made to only adjust. I don't believe they were made to remove them because the harness straps sewn into the back portion would just flap around and there wouldn't be any way to secure it. In other words the packs are a continuation of the straps that keep entire back pack together. Hope this answers your question.
866283
Not on this bag. It is a a backpack with removable chest and waist belts/straps.
1763092
There is a belt loop and also a small loop above the belt loop where I attached a carbiner which allows me to attache it to my pack. The biner that came with it is junk so you will need to replace it.
1939422
Yes, not padded at all, but a zip pocket on the inner side. Unable to retrieve weapon while wearing it but large enough for a subcompact. Maybe fullsize