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.
61821
The waist/hip belt is not removable that I can see. I find the Osprey Kestral belts to be very comfortable, well padded and adjustable.
2044892
Yes - but it takes up some space. If you are carrying more than one gun - take it out.
1762426
No, the strap is attached securely on both sides. You can't remove it unless you were to cut it off, and I think cutting it off would ruin the bag in the process. I guess you could maybe sew on a new strap if you cut off the old one, but I have sewed quite a lot in the past, and I think it would be hard to make a new strap look right. I would not do it if it were me. If you want a shoulder strap, you should look for a different bag.
2158759
This pack has quick connect chest strap as well as waist strap.Neither are padded however as much gear as I wear hunting I have not found padded straps other than the padded shoulder straps nessacary.
1765356
Yes. That's what I have in mine but just noticed the shoulder pad is coming unstiched so will be returning it for an exchange
961517
Honesty, I don't know. I cut off the waist strap because it seemed silly and was in the way. I have had the backpack for over a year and have gotten good use out of it. So far, so good.
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
1294972
Hi there!Sure. You can. I even tried once to use it this way. Unfortunately I didn't like it. Mostly because the bag kept falling to the lowest point, just under my right arm. Which was quite annoying, because it kept hindering the swing of my arm. Maybe I should had fastened the belt a more. Regardless of that, that bag is really discrete and slim. Unless you run with a really tight shirt, you can place the bag under it, and no one will know you are using this pack. It really is that small. I usually use it this way, under my t-shirt.
266691
Yes the shoulder straps are removable and you can just use the waist strap!
61822
The hip belt isn't removable, but over 2 years of use I've found it to be a great belt. The only problem I've experienced is that it tends to loosen faster than others I've owned.
160451
i've seen this pack before, haven't purchased yet (will soon) and the short answer is yes. it might put some strain on you, but i think you could work it out. the only problem i would see is the boots, but you could fix that probably. so, yes, if your willing to carry it.
195110
Yes. I seem to recall that the belt level loop was 'tucked' in when I first got the pack and it took me a few minutes to find it. There is a very short YouTube video that shows where the loops should be and how to utilize them. It is convenient for occasions on the trail when you need both hands and still want to keep your hiking poles close. YouTube link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSX2iKZXw6U
1865209
Not really - there are not hip straps as such, but padded lumbar support & a bracing strap across the front which is not padded. The shoulder straps are adequately padded but frankly, I don't use them at all - the rollers are very efficient & save my left shoulder!
1046491
There's plenty of room, but I couldn't get the straps far enough away from the waist belt. Because of that, I ended up carrying a lot of weight on my shoulders. The waist belt isn't very good either. I bought a different pack for hiking and gave this to my kids to use a duffel bag.
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.
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.