Originally Posted by
LoRoK
I don't think the R.E.Load split strap looks very sturdy. I love my regular strap R.E.Load, but the plastic buckles on the flap and stabilizer strap break all the time, particularly under heavy load (stabilizer strap buckle). I wouldn't want a main strap buckle that could break.
Great points. I wish they would do it with a metal buckle. Would it be difficult to change yourself?
Also, what year is your bag? Perhaps the buckle has changed a little since then.