Ultrafreak – 2013-01-24
Perfect
Bought these to fit to a roll-top cycling backpack we made ourselves. No way that we could've come close to this level of quality, fit and function for any price. They were easy to retro-fit to the pack we made. The design (contoured, adjustable sternum strap, dense padding, etc) is excellent and these work well for cycling, hiking, etc.
DevilDocChief – 2011-05-05
Much better padding
Got this to replace well worn shoulder straps on an older green Gregory Palisade 80. The top straps fit great. The bottom buckles are 3/4"while the straps from the pack that go in the buckles are 1". Those 1" straps are riveted into the pack bottom. Should be able to figure out a fix.
J.Alvarenga – 2010-06-06
Perfect for more muscular guys!
I went with this strap design after been pointed at by a REI employee, they told me it was more comfortable for people like me, who don't fit the typical body type of a hiker or backpacker, lean or chubby, (I look like a weight lifter). And after carrying my Gregory Baltoro 70 up and down the California mountains, loaded with 45 pounds, I can say it is much more comfortable for my body type than other brands, such as Osprey, or even the REI shoulder straps.
