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.
939335
The waist straps are removable. The sternum straps are not but are not so big that they would be a bother.
939333
I bought this bag as a gift. So, I do not know if the waist straps are removable. You might call REI and ask. They sell this brand but I don't know if they have this particular model. Good luck.
699681
Yes, the strap is easily removable. This us a really nice bag...I love mine!
241312
Yes. The backpack straps can be removed. You would then have just the handle straps.
1211003
I did not try to use the chest strap, I ordered it by mistake, it was my fault. So I never returned it
708901
yes! it comes with a strap that can be removed. i mostly use it as a back pack style
460571
The waist yes. The chest would require you to have something to clip it to but it would be possible.
119015
The chest strap is adjustable. Its not the easiest thing to move but it can be.
244368
cannot remove pouches. but straps can be removed, and should you choose, you can break down to a single shoulder strap and wear as more of a sling.
699685
Yes the strap can be removed. I did not realize it before, but I just removed it.
1415974
No, it is not. You would have to cut the strap off to remove it. Slots through which the strap comes out will remain however.
803778
The pack does not come with a chest or waist strap, but I found some after-market ones you can buy on Amazon for a few bucks. I wouldn't recommend using this backpack on a long hike either way though as the hardened bottom bouncing against your lower back or butt gets a little annoying. It's great for short hikes, airplane travel, and day trips where you'll be able to take it off often, but rigorous hikes are better left to different camera bags, in my opinion.
170190
You can remove the straps. If I remember correctly they are not even attached when you take item out of box.
22195
No, the hooks are attached to the vest. It looks like a belt, but you cannot remove it as a belt.
939334
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.
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.