Bike Forums - pics of compressed backpacks

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Originally Posted by Landgolier

...I also disagree with the usage of buckles rather than just adjusters for the cinch straps, why would you ever unbuckle them? Just adds weight and something to break.

Yeah, cause buckles weigh so much more than adjusters... I know I'm constantly wishing my backpack had less buckles.

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Originally Posted by Hocam

When you get a backpack that size you really need straps that go around your hips, like a backpacking backpack. If you're filling the thing up it could weigh 60+ pounds and all of that only on your shoulders is gonna suck. If I needed something like that I'd pay whatever extra cash for a nice waistbelt to distrubte the weight better.

I never use the hip straps on my backpack. It gets smooshed between your thighs and stomach when you're in the drops. Besides, on a bike alot of the weight is distributed across your back unless you ride in a more upright position.