Posted by: ringtail
Re: shoulder strap fitting - where is the weight borne - 08/23/09 08:04 PM
It depends.
At weights of less than 20 pounds I am generally using a virtual frame pack with no weight transfer to the hip belt.
With my "beast hauler", a McHale ZERO-SARC, the weight is all transfered to the hip belt and the only purpose of the shoulder straps is to keep the pack close to my back.
I am not familar with your pack, but suspect it can be solved by packing your heavier items closer to your back.
At weights of less than 20 pounds I am generally using a virtual frame pack with no weight transfer to the hip belt.
With my "beast hauler", a McHale ZERO-SARC, the weight is all transfered to the hip belt and the only purpose of the shoulder straps is to keep the pack close to my back.
I am not familar with your pack, but suspect it can be solved by packing your heavier items closer to your back.