How do the buckles connect? Are they the type you just push one side into the other and it snaps (plastic), like some backpacks? Is it easy on & off?
241326
Hard to explain, easy to do. The one half slips through the other. Has been very secure with my big wiggly strong dog.
241327
It's difficult to explain the buckles, but the piece on the strap that goes around the tummy side slides thru the piece that is attached to the side of the harness on the back of the dog. It does so in a perpendicular fashion. Once it's thru the larger piece the two pieces flatten out together. The tension on the harness as it goes around the dog holds the buckle shut. It is made of metal and is nothing at all like those plastic things that snap together. There is a buckle on each side so you can unfasten it from either side. You could unfasten both, I suppose, but I just undo one of them and slide the leg out on the other side. Hope that is some help. It's difficult to explain the buckles, but the piece on the strap that goes around the tummy side slides thru the piece that is attached to the side of the harness on the back of the dog. It does so in a perpendicular fashion. Once it's thru the larger piece the two pieces flatten out together. The tension on the harness as it goes around the dog holds the buckle shut. It is made of metal and is nothing at all like those plastic things that snap together. There is a buckle on each side so you can unfasten it from either side. You could unfasten both, I suppose, but I just undo one of them... » Read More It's difficult to explain the buckles, but the piece on the strap that goes around the tummy side slides thru the piece that is attached to the side of the harness on the back of the dog. It does so in a perpendicular fashion. Once it's thru the larger piece the two pieces flatten out together. The tension on the harness as it goes around the dog holds the buckle shut. It is made of metal and is nothing at all like those plastic things that snap together. There is a buckle on each side so you can unfasten it from either side. You could unfasten both, I suppose, but I just undo one of them and slide the leg out on the other side. Hope that is some help. « Show Less
241328
These buckles are not like the conventional "snap together" types (plastic). These buckles are metal and you would have to fasten them by passing one end through the 'eye" of the other metal piece. Trust me... this is a very awesome harness. It will take you a few times to get the hang of putting it on and taking it off, but it will become second nature. Get it... you will not be disappointed.
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The one I purchased is Kurgo Tru-Fit Enhanced Strength Harness 3055 Series. The buckles are all steel nesting buckles (slide in to slot and don't snap). No plastic. Easy once you get used to it; our 5 month old Golden just grew into the second size up so we've been pleased with both.
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I'm not 100% sure if the one I just got came w/ the improved buckle but I will say that the buckle is really easy for me to fasten and unfasten. The buckle on my daughter's carrier was a pain in the booty and this one is so easy that I'm in love!
2047139
1.5 and the buckle is plastic. Not heavy duty, but I wouldn't call it cheap either.
266008
Buckle is like ski boots, a lever to tight and a button to release, pretty solid construction.Also there are 2 additional vercro on the bottom
2260357
There are two sets of plastic buckles. The upper set sits on the ridge line of my shoulders close to my neck. The lower set of buckles lie on the flat of my upper back toward the inside of my shoulder blades. The upper set are away from my backpack straps and the lower set are under the bp straps. I think the harness straps could be moved/adjusted inward a bit to avoid the bp straps but I havn't found it necessary to do so. The elastic straps are under the buckle and they cushion the buckle completely for me. For me this is a very comfortable harness and it keeps my eagle optic binoculars secure while hiking. There are two sets of plastic buckles. The upper set sits on the ridge line of my shoulders close to my neck. The lower set of buckles lie on the flat of my upper back toward the inside of my shoulder blades. The upper set are away from my backpack straps and the lower set are under the bp straps. I think the harness straps could be moved/adjusted inward a bit to avoid the bp straps but I havn't found it necessary to do so. The elastic straps are under the buckle and they cushion the buckle completely for me. For me this is a very comfortable harness and it keeps my eagle optic binoculars... » Read More There are two sets of plastic buckles. The upper set sits on the ridge line of my shoulders close to my neck. The lower set of buckles lie on the flat of my upper back toward the inside of my shoulder blades. The upper set are away from my backpack straps and the lower set are under the bp straps. I think the harness straps could be moved/adjusted inward a bit to avoid the bp straps but I havn't found it necessary to do so. The elastic straps are under the buckle and they cushion the buckle completely for me. For me this is a very comfortable harness and it keeps my eagle optic binoculars secure while hiking. « Show Less
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There is a video on the sunny heatlt web site , its quite simple you unscrew the screws on the bottom a square sllides ot between the to sides you have to unscrew the knob that is used to tighten and pull out another part pulling upwards after all is off you will see there is a plastic buckle with a lever which is what is used to tighten or loosen , careful not to pull upwards to hard the plastic part can crack, its very similar to the ones used on backpacks , any way lift the lever and pull the belt as hard as you can and then lower it so the little belt doesnt slip back . put eberything back together
1206687
It's an elastic strap .... watch out, dont keep is sports bag with velcro or purse with velcro ... the 'hooks' part of the velcro makes the fibers on strap fray but other then that, i've never had it slip open (ever)
1551998
It has 3 buckles to cinch to make it the right fit and also a buckle to loop it around the collar so there is really no movement of the pack! We run our dog with it on and it stays 100% put. He even rolls on the ground with it on! It shouldn't shift while pooping because it attaches at the collar, we have no issues even with our male dog who lifts his leg to pee with it on!
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The buckle across the waist is a very large plastic one. The ones around the legs are solid metal on the male part and metal with rubber coating on the female half. However, there are two metal rivets coming through the rubber coating that hold the latching mechanism in place. I don't know about all the harnesses out there, but I like the idea of metal buckles around the legs, as they will be taking the brunt of the stress should you fall. Since this was my first harness, I wasn't going to buy the most expensive one out there, so I had already thought about putting some camo fleece tape on the buckles if noise became a problem, but it wasn't. The buckle across the waist is a very large plastic one. The ones around the legs are solid metal on the male part and metal with rubber coating on the female half. However, there are two metal rivets coming through the rubber coating that hold the latching mechanism in place. I don't know about all the harnesses out there, but I like the idea of metal buckles around the legs, as they will be taking the brunt of the stress should you fall. Since this was my first harness, I wasn't going to buy the most expensive one out there, so I had already thought about putting some camo fleece tape on... » Read More The buckle across the waist is a very large plastic one. The ones around the legs are solid metal on the male part and metal with rubber coating on the female half. However, there are two metal rivets coming through the rubber coating that hold the latching mechanism in place. I don't know about all the harnesses out there, but I like the idea of metal buckles around the legs, as they will be taking the brunt of the stress should you fall. Since this was my first harness, I wasn't going to buy the most expensive one out there, so I had already thought about putting some camo fleece tape on the buckles if noise became a problem, but it wasn't. « Show Less
343742
The buckles are just decorative. There are snaps behind them. I pulled the snaps and replaced them with magnetic closures.
488739
Nicole, if I understand your question you're asking if the iPad comes out of the bag easily? The answer is: it can be taken out but not that easily which is a good thing because the case is good protection. If you are asking about the straps yes they come off. I use it that way at home because they get in my way with as much use as I give my iPad. I use the straps when I carry the iPad out of the house. The buckles don't bother me as far as cosmetically or get in my way when the straps are off. I love it and recommend it!
250630
Non-rigid. But none of these flaps will hold the bag for long if you use it for a notebook computer, remote controls, tablet, etc. I went with 3 large (4") safety pins to hold mine in place. Even then, this model lasted only a month before the seams split. Before this, I had one made of much thicker material that lasted 3 years. (I believe it now costs over $10.)
699684
The strap attaches like buckling a belt. You can remove the strap but you will still have the buckles on each end of the case. I just slide the strap through the triangular space created when the iPad is propped up for use. It is a little cumbersome, but not too bad.
334335
It has a 2 way zipper . If your little one is as intelligent as mine, I would suggest using a clip of some sort on the zipper tabs - she figured out how to push on them and get out of the backpack.
1002373
The buckle is metal...not sure what type. I don't think it's aluminum. However if you have your laptop and more than one textbook/notebook, it can become kind of difficult to close. The bag was definitely designed to travel light. Even carrying my laptop charger along makes for a noticeably ugly lump in the side while carrying it :/
45815
Probably because the buckles (and there are way too many of them AND they don't adjust well) could potentially come off is my guess. In any casee, all sorts of bells and whistles to this thing. Waste of money if you ask me. I regret purchase! Just get something simple :)
742791
First, you pull the nylon strap through the plastic piece in an over under type deal. Then you loop it through the buckle piece on the case then you double back the same exact way you came in. If that makes any sense haha. Its tricky and I couldnt get it on my own but I just copied the strap that was on my big boy camera.