Is the shoulder strap sturdy? can it hold a heavy weight?
634785
I have owned 3 of these bags since the early 80ʻs they are well built and stand up to much abuse and can handle heavy weightOne bag has seen well over a million miles of air travel. The velcro however does wear out after a bit.
634786
Yes the straps are sturdy, the stitching is very good.I used this 2x in my international flight already being that we are only allowed 50 lbs anymore, using this bags allows me to fit in whatever presents my nieces and nephews wanted me to bring them. Very good buy. I am buying more because my sister in law took mine to fly back to London last year.
634787
Yes, the shoulder strap is very sturdy, adjustable, and the carry handle is joined with a Velcro grip and is comfortable to carry. You can load this bag as heavy as you need......mine has met its match by being stuffed to the gills! Good bag for the money!
634788
I bought the bag and returned it immediately. It was so flimsy, it can't even stand up straight on its own. Additionally, the stitching appeared to begin unraveling before I even used it. If you want something for "heavy weight", I'd keep looking. In my opinion, this bag probably wouldn't last a month, especially with heavy weight. From the reviews I've read, the clips for the shoulder strap breaks quite easily and is one of its many cons to this bag. I bought the High Sierra Cross Sport Duffel Bubba Pacific, Blue Velvet from Amazon for nearly the same price. Much better quality, see if that fits your needs (it is quite a bit smaller in size though). I bought the bag and returned it immediately. It was so flimsy, it can't even stand up straight on its own. Additionally, the stitching appeared to begin unraveling before I even used it. If you want something for "heavy weight", I'd keep looking. In my opinion, this bag probably wouldn't last a month, especially with heavy weight. From the reviews I've read, the clips for the shoulder strap breaks quite easily and is one of its many cons to this bag. I bought the High Sierra Cross Sport Duffel Bubba Pacific, Blue Velvet from Amazon for nearly the same price. Much... » Read More I bought the bag and returned it immediately. It was so flimsy, it can't even stand up straight on its own. Additionally, the stitching appeared to begin unraveling before I even used it. If you want something for "heavy weight", I'd keep looking. In my opinion, this bag probably wouldn't last a month, especially with heavy weight. From the reviews I've read, the clips for the shoulder strap breaks quite easily and is one of its many cons to this bag. I bought the High Sierra Cross Sport Duffel Bubba Pacific, Blue Velvet from Amazon for nearly the same price. Much better quality, see if that fits your needs (it is quite a bit smaller in size though). « Show Less
634789
Yes, it seems to be very sturdy, but I mainly used the handle straps to carry it. I packed it to capacity when I sent my daughter to camp, and it worked better than I had hoped...
634790
It might be able to hold a heavy weight, the strap alone, but I wouldn't rely on the clips that connect the strap to hold and the strap has no pad, so be ready to walk with a lot of discomfort!
709625
Don't know for sure but the cushioned portion of the strap could be an issue since it stretches (elongates) a bit as you add weight. I've carried 10-15 pounds and that seemed like a fair amount of stretching on the strap. If I had to speculate, I'd say no to 25 pounds , look for a strap that doesn't stretch. Hope this makes sense.
863665
Very sturdy. I believe it can hold all of that. I wouldn't go any heavier with the weights.
219047
Yes. It is sturdy. It doesn't feel hollow and has a little bit of weight to it.
439745
Yes, my husband weighs over 200lbs and it holds him fine . Hope this helps!
152521
yes, it is pretty sturdy. You may have to balance it a bit on the other side, but I have had no problems. This is a great item. I love it.
1396301
I got one of these in early 2012. The shoulder straps or OK, but I wouldn't go crazy with too much weight stuffed in the bag. It's holding up overall. 2 years worth of light duty.
482942
It's pretty sturdy. You can use a laptop with no worries. I wouldn't put 100 lbs on it, but it's not fragile
470935
Yes, an 8 yo could carry this especially if you use the shoulder straps. Frame is aluminum so it's as lite as it can be and still support a 220 lb person
882394
Yes. It is a nice wide sturdy strap with good hardware. The strap even has a wide pad goes over the leash that sits on your shoulder for your comfort. I have been using this product since Dec. and when my friends see it they take pictures to share with their friends who have older dogs.
1770400
Not at all, and mine weighs up to 18 lbs. sometimes with everything I have in it. This is a really great bag; I got one last November and it still looks great and has held up well. Once it eventually busts I plan on getting the exact same one.
482945
Its pretty sturdy. Not sure how much weight it will hold. We have 2 laptops on it and you can lean on it with no problem.
106587
I'd have to agree with Manuel, I wouldn't trust a screw and a strap for a 9 pound piece of expensive equipment. It seems sturdy enough for my use but my camera isn't even close to that weight. Besides, the shoulder padding slips around as you use it and I would think with that weight you would want something padded that was going to cushion your shoulders and not move around.
1146584
Yes. It is quite sturdy. It can handle our weight which is 260lbs combined.
1813120
I have not tested it but it is very sturdy and when I ride I can carry 2 water bottles and other items and I am sure it could hold about 8 pounds with no problems.
2018919
Shoulder strap works great! My laptop is heavy but carrying it in this bag makes it feel light. Highly recommend it. Not a lot of room to carry files, etc...but it's great.
1325531
Yes it's sturdy and shouldn't have a problem, though you might want to add a zip tie over the Velcro straps for extra safey