Are the sternum and waist straps removable?
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.
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.
939335
The waist straps are removable. The sternum straps are not but are not so big that they would be a bother.
1045346
It has waist strap itself just like a waist bag.. But you still can put your belt through the hole containing the waist strap... I guess it will be bulky as there will be your belt and the original waist strap which is unremovable... The shoulder strap is removable though
1366920
Yes. The straps are adjustable. I also bought a separate chest strap as the pack did not come with one.
927643
I just bought this car seat yesterday 12/21/13 at target and that models shoulder straps are removable, maybe it's only on the newer models.
533767
I haven't tired to remove it, but it wasn't very easy to get on so I imagine not. Same with the straps...
207548
The shoulder straps do not remove on the one I have but I believe they have added that feature to the newer models!
2077793
The straps are about 7 to 8 feets long (approx). They are removable but a little difficult to put them back in place. The bar is removable as well.
284952
This has both a sternum strap and a "waist" strap - the problem is that the waist strap rides VERY high - on me (a 6' tall normally proportioned male), about midway up between my waist and neck.
910888
No the waist strap does not come off but it does sinch down to the pack so its like its not there.
236788
Yes, they include velcro to secure them in if desired, with a nylon strap for back support and one or both seats can be completely removed
906798
Just bought this a few weeks ago, mine has a sternum strap, I bought the black pack.
306531
No they are not removable. I am a very small person. I don't use the chest strap that often haven't noticed that it was a big bother.
332496
No, the weights are not removable (no pockets), but I believe they do come in different weight options.
266686
The should straps really aren't removable but I use the waist strap and not the shoulder all the time bc my kid is 4.
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 =)
807375
The harness straps are NOT removable but situated in such a way that they can be easily tucked underneath the seat unobtrusively. Really a minor inconvenience in the big scheme of things as overall this is a fantastic seat! You could cut them off if it really bothered you but that would lower its resale value. My daughter doesnt use the harness anymore so we just tuck underneath into tye hollow area under the seat and nobody is the wiser.
381943
The strap is held on by a small steel ring, similar to a keyring. So yes, the strap and the little ring can be removed. But my husband that uses the cane says the superpowers come from the strap.