Originally Posted by
Climb14er
First thing I did with all of my Red Oxx bags is to ditch the heavy hardware laden and uncomfortable straps and use Tom Bihn Absolute Straps... perfect combo and bullet proof. I do not like the excess hardware on any of the Red Oxx straps!
You obviously must be referring to the Red Oxx "Claw" strap (not the subject of this review), as you do not own the new Long Hauler strap. I happen to like the Claw strap. It is a unique strap, in that if you positively, absolutely need for your bag not to slip off your shoulder, this is your strap. I find it particularly useful when carrying two bags, one of which is on my shoulder. I agree that Red Oxx bags and Absolute Straps are a perfect combo and are bulletproof. However, IMO, if the Absolute Strap is bulletproof, the Long Hauler strap is bombproof.