How are the interior velcro straps intended to be used?
179768
Not the easiest rain cover to use but other than getting under a tent or using a specific kind of poncho I haven't found a better option. The are 2 velcro straps. One is attached to the inside of the sleeve. The other is loose and this one you wrap around the barrel of your lens or preferably the lens hood (loosely) before putting the camera in the sleeve. The other strap which is attached is pulled free and out the front of the sleeve. With the camera inside the sleeve, the front hanging strap is looped through the strap on the lens effectively attaching the sleeve to your lens.
179769
So I played with this thing and it seems that the separate strip that is elasticized should wrapped around your lens first. Then the interior fixed strip run underneath it (so that it slides freely, more or less) and then hooked to the velcro in the inside of the cover. Doing this will keep the cover in place on the lens and won't effect AF, but if you have a push/pull zoom lens mounted, it likely will be restricted depending on where you wrap to first piece around the lens. Awkward at best and maybe unnecessary except under some unusual conditions. Clearly, this cover is meant to be installed out of the weather for use in the weather. So I played with this thing and it seems that the separate strip that is elasticized should wrapped around your lens first. Then the interior fixed strip run underneath it (so that it slides freely, more or less) and then hooked to the velcro in the inside of the cover. Doing this will keep the cover in place on the lens and won't effect AF, but if you have a push/pull zoom lens mounted, it likely will be restricted depending on where you wrap to first piece around the lens. Awkward at best and maybe unnecessary except under some unusual conditions. Clearly, this cover is meant to be... » Read More So I played with this thing and it seems that the separate strip that is elasticized should wrapped around your lens first. Then the interior fixed strip run underneath it (so that it slides freely, more or less) and then hooked to the velcro in the inside of the cover. Doing this will keep the cover in place on the lens and won't effect AF, but if you have a push/pull zoom lens mounted, it likely will be restricted depending on where you wrap to first piece around the lens. Awkward at best and maybe unnecessary except under some unusual conditions. Clearly, this cover is meant to be installed out of the weather for use in the weather. « Show Less
179770
It was a little tricky to use and I ended up cutting the velcro strap off. The picture showed it snugged up around lens, and on auto focus zoom was to restrickting. I do a loose sinch at end of lense to allow movement and yes a bit cumbersome but compared to the plain plastic rain sleeve with only 1 arm. What a joy and I feel more assured camera will remain dry having already lost 1 to rain this year. Good luck & hope this helped.
179771
I found this rain cover very difficult to use. It came with no instructions and it seemed very cumbersome. I can't help with straps because I don't understand how it works properly without instructions
179772
Best I can tell, this strap can wrap around the outside of the hood that goes over the lens. I think it's unnecessary as a good heavy rubber band could be used if needed, and I found that this strap was not needed and actually got in the way. I'm thinking about cutting it off for the nuisance it is.
179773
The Velcro straps are intended to help snug up the cover to the lens. The whole thing is akward at best, and I would not recommend using it OFF the tripod, however, once you finish with the fitting and snugging, it does keep the camera dry. A rather large, one-size-fits-all "bag" and is not just water-resistant, but water-TIGHT. Slow-working, but I guess everything is a trade-off: You trade "fast" for "dry."
1228093
Doug, my straps are held with rivets. I guess you could remove the rivets and reattach using screws and nuts how you wanted.
211159
We use the bag on the hitch carrier and use bungy cords to hold it because they're faster. Can't remember where the tie down straps are. Sorry. We like the bag, but it gets stiff in the cold. Keep it inside before loading it so it's more pliable.
556928
Maybe spacing out the Velcro straps would help. Wrap them as tight as possible and tuck the straps under one another as tight as possible
1724594
My understanding is that the single large strap is supposed to go inside your hatchback and then around the gear bag to keep it from bouncing away from the car. That's how I positioned it anyway.
1473782
There should be a strip of Velcro on each neck strap and each belly strap. If not, then it is defective. I agree with the other commentator that this company appears committed to doing right by its customers.
1177096
I did that too for a while, but one of the internal straps got caught in my back tire and I had to cut it out, so I took both straps off and only use the front/back ones, which works fine.
1037309
The velcro straps are located on both sides. The weber logo should be positioned on the front side. Just grab the two sides together.
1950057
I haven't used them and haven't had any problems. As long as the other straps are tight.
995382
In my car, the straps are behind front passengers heads, and in front of (and above) rear passengers heads. We run them up thru the grab handles and it really is not an issue. My car has no roof rack, and the carrier has never slipped a bit - thru rain or 100+ heat.
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Hi Henry. Personally, I decided to "rig" mine a little differently. The supplied straps help but the bag will sway from side to side. I bought black shoe lace and looped it inside the supplied buckles, under the seat and back to the other side. If you do it right, you cannot see anything unless someone is looking for it. Made a big difference when riding.
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The version I purchased in March of 2015 is adjustable with the included white plastic buckle that came loose in the bag. Place the buckle convex side up on top the upper half of the 2-inch strap. Fold the strap and thread some of the folded strap into the under-side (concave side) and over the center of the buckle, out around the upper outer edge of the buckle (the edge you have near the metal grommet and cinch cord), and then down through the inside again. This allows you to shorten the length of the strap so the bag does not hit you low in the legs and impede walking.
1261073
The three velcro mounting straps open in the middle with plenty of overlap, so I would expect them to be able to wrap around the tube and the cable with no problem.
2174013
You have to wrap them around a strong point of what you're strapping down by putting one end of strap through the opposite loop so it tightens. Then you use rachet straps from the loop to the vehicle. Basically these are used so you dont put metal hook from rachet strap directly to item.
2248213
The straps are of a two piece design. There is a pair for each of the two wheels.
470929
Sorry you meant the interior straps. Like the others said, they do not separate.
515946
Yes they are short straps that "live" inside the purse until you want to clip it onto the stroller, and then you just clip the two little straps (that are on each side of the purse) together. It's quick and easy, and the hardware is very sturdy but also sleek. (I babysit my granddaughter and use this bag on her stroller, but to tell you the truth, I use it even more on the back of my dad's wheelchair! I used to have my purse slipping off my shoulder especially when trying to get the wheelchair over the curb, but this works great!