I can see the shoulder strip is in thin padding. How does it feel to carry a heavy load of gear (15lbs) for couple hrs?
2068856
The padding looks thin, but quite effective. I carried over 50lbs in this pack all day at South Rim Grand Canyon - hiking over 8 miles in surprising comfort. The water bladder is a huge bonus!
2079090
weight transfer to hips is quite good, at least my hips ached after 2 hours walk with my 9kg daughter :) but you really need to adjust all straps properly, otherwise all the weight will go on your shoulders
586642
I've worn it through a few activities (football games and school plays, etc.) and found it more comfortable than a conventional backpack. The shoulder pad is thick enough not to "dig" into your shoulder and the hidden waist straps secure it to your body. The plus side of the shoulder style is that it's easy to swing around from your back to get to your equipment. That would be a plus on some of the rides at Disney (like the safari), you won't have to take it off each time.
316804
I've had mine for about 2 months and I've used it everyday to lug around my laptop, binders, and a whole lot of other things, it gets pretty heavy for me but I don't feel like the straps are thin at all. I'd definitely choose this one over a similar one that I had seen at Target. The one I had seen at Target was definitely something that wouldn't probably have lasted and it was more expensive..
13430
yes it is but as with other bags, the base could do with more padding in my opinion. Great and VERY comfy bag though... i actually bout this and a swiss gear because i couldnt decide but this is very comfy on the shoulders
731318
The straps are not padded. I have the bag loaded but it does not dig into your shoulder.
2043173
actually, neither unfortunately. I guess that would be the only downfall of this bag, but to me all the other stuff out weighs that. (plus I don't leave my bag unattended and if it's on me, my arm is always blocking someone from getting into it without me feeling anything).good concern though!
1865210
I have never put it on as a pack so the padding looks good but I'm not sure how comfortable it is. I load so much into the pack (it is big) that I just drag it around on the wheels.
160361
Yes, padded with the thinnest imaginable layer of open cell foam. But padding on pack straps is misunderstood and over rated. What you really need is enough structure to keep the strap flat to spread the weight of the load without being so stiff it cuts into your skin. And this pack has that with the foam, mesh facing, and rather wide grosgrain edging. So it's about as comfortable as it can be and As a bonus the thin construction breathes well and folds compactly.
441654
I no longer have the bag but I don't believe it would be comfortable as a shoulder carry. You could use one strap and carry it a a slinger type.
954605
I really haven't used it for that. I carry it over my shoulder but don't hike or walk around with it a lot. But it seems to be very accessible. And it feels comfortable the way I carry it. Doesn't slip off.
1691277
No, not really. I am pretty thin and I can hang it over my shoulder but I wouldn't call it comfortable. Pretty tight under the arm. And with any kind of jacket, etc. it would not work at all. Made for carrying by hand, I would say.
1589520
It's not too bad. I used this bag for my trip to Japan. The first few days it's Great. I think it's just the matter of how much weight you put on your shoulder each day. After about 3-4 days. I pretty much gave up on bringing it. Keep in mind though that me and my friends are walking around Japan from 10 AM to almost 10-11 PM at night with that bag on as we take pictures most of the time. I still use it for Traveling. it fits under the airplane seats pretty well. I pretty much have my camera and lots of personal items. the extra two slots for lenses i just use it for chargers and such since i have only one lense. I hope that helps.^^ It's not too bad. I used this bag for my trip to Japan. The first few days it's Great. I think it's just the matter of how much weight you put on your shoulder each day. After about 3-4 days. I pretty much gave up on bringing it. Keep in mind though that me and my friends are walking around Japan from 10 AM to almost 10-11 PM at night with that bag on as we take pictures most of the time. I still use it for Traveling. it fits under the airplane seats pretty well. I pretty much have my camera and lots of personal items. the extra two slots for lenses i just use it for chargers and such since... » Read More It's not too bad. I used this bag for my trip to Japan. The first few days it's Great. I think it's just the matter of how much weight you put on your shoulder each day. After about 3-4 days. I pretty much gave up on bringing it. Keep in mind though that me and my friends are walking around Japan from 10 AM to almost 10-11 PM at night with that bag on as we take pictures most of the time. I still use it for Traveling. it fits under the airplane seats pretty well. I pretty much have my camera and lots of personal items. the extra two slots for lenses i just use it for chargers and such since i have only one lense. I hope that helps.^^ « Show Less
1953536
I just tested it with 500 rounds of 45 long colt. That's pretty heavy for my back. It did not look like it was about to come apart at all. Did not sag in the middle while using the shoulder strap. I had two 100 round plastic boxes and the rest were 50 round boxes. I'm sure I could have put my two Ruger Vaqueros in it also and the rest of my range gear. But I wouldn't want to carry it to far myself.
1809490
I just went hiking with it this past weekend. At the end of the hike, I was sweating, and felt a lot of sweat on my back. But its a very comfortable pack. However, it lacks space for TONS of camera gear for long trips. So, be warned that if you want this trip to go cross country, its not going to store much more than a camera and a lens in the padded area. In the main compartment, stuff will move around quite a bit. So, plan carefully.
50619
Sorry, I don't know exactly. About 3 or 4 lbs I feel, lighter than my son's Grade 4 school backpack for sure.
1258958
J. Haley, the pad for the shoulder is nice and padded pretty comfortably. It really takes the weight off your shoulder when you wear it across the body. My camera with the battery pack and lens is pretty heavy and this strap takes off all the weight. I love it and highly recommend it. The padding is nice.