Are the backpack straps removable if desired?
1132286
Yes! That's why I love this bag so much. I can carry it whichever way I want. And the backpack straps are super easy to connect and are really padded for comfort. :)
1132287
Yes they are! The bag also comes with an additional strap so you can wear it like a regular bag/messenger bag.
924212
Yes. Mine came with two straps and three rings for carrying backpack style.
910894
It is not removable, but you could cut it off if you didn't like or need it. The waist strap came neatly folded and tied together, I just left like that and it doesn't seem to get in my way.
1580273
No straps that I am aware of. There is a hidden zippered compartment that I can store a few cords in but no straps.
699681
Yes, the strap is easily removable. This us a really nice bag...I love mine!
1777252
No, they are not removable unfortunately. I think they did that to make them very sturdy but I do wish they were adjustable.
1806737
No backpack style straps. It comes with a shoulder strap, like a purse style of carry.
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.
2273339
Yes, the weights are removable. The vest has 11 pockets for weights on the front and 11 more on the back that can be removed from the inside so they don't fall out while you are active.
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.
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.
927641
The fabric can be removed and cleaned. Only the crotch strap can be removed the shoulder straps cannot.
1366919
They're not. The shoulder straps can be shorten or extended at the bottom and at the buckles for the hip straps. The opening at the top is also tapered. Bought the pack for my electronics but the hole was a bit small to squeeze through.
1016987
No the bottom waist strap is not removable nor because of the weight of the pack would you want to. Mine fully loaded weighs over #30 and the waist strap transfers weight from your shoulders to your hips.
1968847
Could be, but much better as a backpack. Straps are sewn to the bag and not removable. In backpack mode it works great when exercising, or when you need both hands like grocery shopping.
266690
They are removeable I believe and you can definitely just use the lap straps.
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.