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.
910892
No, its not removable but I ware only the shoulder straps and the waist strap is not a problem.
842331
Yes, this is exactly what I have, as the pic shows. Padded shoulder straps are on the one I have.
1012558
I'm a big guy and it fits me fine.But it makes it hard to spin the bag around on one shoulder to access stuff in it so I rarely use it.Rarely use the waist strap either, unless I'm hiking in really rough terrain.Use both when I'm visiting someplace that crime could be an issue.
613661
I don't thing so l buckling and unbuckling a belt would. . of course there are to buckles on ech side and the claw hooks with bungycords ujnder the sedse to hold them down and close the sides of the bike. cook and unhook too . me I use small suitcase locks to lock the main compartments . and just leave them on my bike. and hope no one will take the time to steal them. so fare no one has in all the years I have used these kind of bags . hope I was helpful keith
715153
Both the strap and the backpack straps clip on, so they are completely removable! I usually just use one or the other and leave the unused one at home as I tend to need every bit of space available =)
888834
Yes, & No!!! When I opened my package I just got the pack and nothing else... So, I called them and they said to me that I miss understood that it was just the pack and no shoulders straps or kidney belt but, thay end up mailing me the frame/straps/pads after I complained!!!
244373
The pouches can not be removed, but if not in use can be cinched flat by the adjustable straps on the sides, bottom and front. The shoulder straps are adjustable to any body size and shape. More of an overnight combat bag, not much room for a hydration pack when full..
575874
i just finished trying the set up you suggested (minus the vest) and found that when the packs are strapped to my sides at waist height the 3 inch bulge on either side was noticeable I add a sweat shirt and came to the conclusion that the only way the packs would remained concealed is if you like extremely baggy clothing. or wear a vest like they do in the military and police forces in which case the vest plus the packs would make you look very round (still need a not so baggy sweat shirt for this to work tho).
244370
This pack's pouches are all static. You're unable to remove pouches but you are able to add more. I brought it to Maui for our honeymoon and it was perfect for the plane ride and day trips. It's very well made and a perfect size. Not too big, not too small. Hope this helps you make your decision.
366578
No. Your cylinder is too heavy for this poorly designed fanny pack. The fanny pack belt buckle comes apart easily
1366921
Yes, both the shoulder and hip straps are adjustable via friction clips similar to what you find on most standard backpacks. (Just look at a school backpack) The padding does not move, but you would have to expand it pretty big to cause a problem. Something to note, the waist strap is just that. It isn't really loadbearing, it's just to keep it from flopping around.
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.
551026
The top buckles are completely out of the way, on top of the padded strap. The bottom one I have noticed can be a little bit annoying when carrying all day. The only time I noticed this in the 3 months I've been using it (exclusively in backpack mode) is one day we spent the WHOLE DAY at the zoo, and it was fully loaded with waters & everything, and I may have been carrying it funny because I had the baby in a sling most of the day.
769238
I would not suggest it....I wear it inside out already as the bags of sand are hard against my body. I would go with wts around the waist if possible....better to carry on the hips than shoulders anyways.
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.
1941259
My BK7 is for my BOB. I don't intend on wearing it on my belt. I use the BK2 on my backpack shoulder strap. It's oriented upside down on my chest.