Daypack Strap Question.

Halfneck

Halfneck

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I have been looking at various daypacks to use for short dayhikes in the 1500 cubic inch range. A few have a single diagonal strap, rather that the traditional two straps. How do these packs carry fully loaded compared to a normal pack? Big difference? Little difference? or No difference?

Main reason I ask is that the left side of my neck & shoulder is a mass of scar tissue. With my larger Northface pack I just wad up a military cravat or wind it around the strap to form some extra padding. If the single diagonal strap has little difference, it could be a good alternative in a small pack. Seems to me it might throw off the center of gravity on the pack or shift a lot.

My intended use of the daypack would just be light hikes of 5 miles or so with maybe a occasional overnight stay under a tarp.

Thanks.
 
That type of carry is fine for a possibles bag or haversack, but I'd prefer the traditional rucksack type of pack for anything larger.

Curious, for a daypack I carry less than half of 1500ci, so it seems to be a lot of carrying capacity to me. Any particular reason to go with that type of pack?
 
I'm a pack rat :)

I tried a buttpack I had while in the Army, and just was not happy with it. I have found my comfort range starts around 1000 cubic inches. I like having the necessities to make a comfortable camp.
 
The answer might be a larger pack--big enough that it comes with a weight-bearing hipbelt. A properly designed pack should transfer most of the pack's weight to you hips--and off of your shoulders. Just a thought.

Scott
 
These single-strap packs were a response to the tendency of young folks to carry with one strap, regardless of the presence of two. The two-strap packs were over-stressed by this use so packs were designed for single-strap use. Two straps distribute the weight better and do not put lateral stress on the spine.
 
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