Is this comfortable to wear with a small notebook, tablet, wallet, keys, a book and multi tool? Is there a sternum strap option here? Thanks.
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I don't use it much but it's comfortable on my motorcycle. I can not imagine a better buy.
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Love this backpack. It is very versatile, holds as much as you want, but doesn't sag when you carry it. Well built but not heavy.
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There is no sternum strap, but as small as this backpack is I don't feel like you would need one when wearing it. Unless you fill it with rocks.I have my ipad, charger, keyboard, a few books, wallet, and keys in this backpack for my commute and it stays very securely on my shoulders without a sternum strap.With the above listed items inside it is also still very comfortable to wear due to the rigid backing.
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I am really tiny (size 0) and the strap is actually too big for me. I have used it on many of my clients for personal training and it fits them quite well. Unless you are a very very large person it should fit you fine. It is very comfortable and stays secure with little fuss. My only quams with this product is that you MUST wear the strap for a reading (the wrist watch will not work independently). Wishing I had bought one where the strap is optional.
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The bag is very comfortable when I wear it on my back. In fact, that's one of the main reason I bought this bag. When I go out with the baby without the stroller, I can wear the bag as a backpack and still have free hands for other stuff. I definitely recommend this bag. I even use this bag to travel overseas.
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There is very good padding around the small zip pocket on the back, however, it should not be overstuffed, but it's good for a few important things like a phone or wallet. The straps are well built and sturdy and the clasp is nice, although I prefer to have it around the waist. Nevertheless, it does add support for your back. Oh yeah, the laptop area is also very well padded.
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Yes, and it's quite comfortable worn that way. The biggest issue with this bag is not how it is worn, but the relatively small carrying capacity. Don't get me wrong, you can carry a tablet, an AC adapter and a few widgets, but not much more than that. Overall, I really like this bag.
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a strap but i rarely use the strap; i just don't need it. i carry it like a book. However, the strap is sturdy; I dont think it will stretch out of shape/elasticity over time.
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I haven't look for that, it has many straps. But I don't think it would be good wearing it like a backpack. It has a metal back and can hurt your back.
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It has a chest strap, but due to the weight of the bag, it can add strain to your neck if all of the straps on the bag aren't tight enough. I wish that this bag also had a waist strap. After wearing this all day I usually have soreness in my shoulders, too.
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I strap it on my wrist, directly below my palm. If you look at your pinky and then the bone bump of your wrist below it as you follow that edge of your hand, the strap should go right in that gap and around your wrist, snug but not strangling.
284952
This has both a sternum strap and a "waist" strap - the problem is that the waist strap rides VERY high - on me (a 6' tall normally proportioned male), about midway up between my waist and neck.
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No. It's wonderful. Only wish it had a shoulder strap. But I am still very happy with it.
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It is NOT recommended that you wear the chest strap all day with these. They're better off used to measure your workouts. As another responder had stated, check out a FitBit or Jawbone for all-day wear (I use a FitBit with my HRM during workouts).
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Yes definitely comfortable but it is a little bulky considering if you're weaving in and out of crowds at Disneyland. I've carried this around during my vacation in Costa Rica and it had not only my DSLR in it but also some of my personal belongings such as passport, money, cards, and keys. I do recommend it for its sturdy and simple design.
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the strap is relatively tight, but of course it is adjustable. I'm not certain if your son might feel comfortable wearing it, but for me, it was not bulky but instead it was pretty sleek. Hope this helps.
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the shoulder straps are padded and comfortable. i have a lap top, small book and some papers. The bad has been great for me.
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Hi Jim, I own the bag and I can attest to it's comfort. The bag has padding around the majority of the strap and it sits nicely one shoulder and through the chest area. I have uploaded pictures of me wearing the product to help you get a better idea of what it looks like. They are located in the customer uploaded photos section of the review but I have also put the photos up on my Flickr account (TarahS16). I am happy with the bag, I wore it all day at an outdoor art festival and I didn't get sore or have any tender spots when I got home that night. This bag is also the perfect size for a woman because its not too big. It won't overpower a small frame. Hi Jim, I own the bag and I can attest to it's comfort. The bag has padding around the majority of the strap and it sits nicely one shoulder and through the chest area. I have uploaded pictures of me wearing the product to help you get a better idea of what it looks like. They are located in the customer uploaded photos section of the review but I have also put the photos up on my Flickr account (TarahS16). I am happy with the bag, I wore it all day at an outdoor art festival and I didn't get sore or have any tender spots when I got home that night. This bag is also the perfect size... » Read More Hi Jim, I own the bag and I can attest to it's comfort. The bag has padding around the majority of the strap and it sits nicely one shoulder and through the chest area. I have uploaded pictures of me wearing the product to help you get a better idea of what it looks like. They are located in the customer uploaded photos section of the review but I have also put the photos up on my Flickr account (TarahS16). I am happy with the bag, I wore it all day at an outdoor art festival and I didn't get sore or have any tender spots when I got home that night. This bag is also the perfect size for a woman because its not too big. It won't overpower a small frame. « Show Less
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The waist straps are sewn in, but the sternum straps appear to be removable. There is a sliding mechanism on each strap that allows for up and down adjustment. This could be removed pretty easily but it looks like it could wear out if you removed/re-attached them regularly.EDIT: My bag is the Medium/Large size. Not sure why George's answer is different than mine but could be a size variation.