How to stop slipping shoulder strap of a duffle bag
Sep 23, 2019, 3:05 am
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How to stop slipping shoulder strap of a duffle bag
Are there any products that can help to stop the constant slipping of the Shoulder strap of a duffel bag.? I have a nice duffle bag (Old Andiamo before they were closed), but the shoulder strap is slipping always. I carry around 15 pounds, it is heavy. Thank you
Sep 23, 2019, 9:25 am
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I assume you never wear it cross shoulder, IE drapped across the opposite side of the should strap? I'm one with a blessed with narrow shoulders and slopped necked so anything not x-strap worn slides off whether duffel or even a laptop knapsack. Takes a little more to get off, raise above your head, but having the weight x-body means it'll never slip off, LOL
Sep 23, 2019, 10:05 am
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I am not cross shouldering. I have a laptop that I carry in one shoulder. And the other shoulder will have the duffel. May be I should look for a backpack Laptop bag while going on leisure travel? I feel laptop in Backpack does not look professional for my consulting work.
I really like the light weight of duffels, but the issue is how to carry these in shoulder as it always slips
I really like the light weight of duffels, but the issue is how to carry these in shoulder as it always slips
I assume you never wear it cross shoulder, IE drapped across the opposite side of the should strap? I'm one with a blessed with narrow shoulders and slopped necked so anything not x-strap worn slides off whether duffel or even a laptop knapsack. Takes a little more to get off, raise above your head, but having the weight x-body means it'll never slip off, LOL
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Sep 23, 2019, 4:24 pm
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I am not cross shouldering. I have a laptop that I carry in one shoulder. And the other shoulder will have the duffel. May be I should look for a backpack Laptop bag while going on leisure travel? I feel laptop in Backpack does not look professional for my consulting work.
I really like the light weight of duffels, but the issue is how to carry these in shoulder as it always slips
I really like the light weight of duffels, but the issue is how to carry these in shoulder as it always slips
Sep 23, 2019, 5:38 pm
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If you can't replace the strap try adding these non-slip pads:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use them on nice messenger bags and men-purses
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use them on nice messenger bags and men-purses
Sep 24, 2019, 6:45 am
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These are the best dang gone straps on the market! I use it on all my duffels or any other bag that can use a strap. I can walk a mile or more using this strap. No discomfort. No slipping. Worth every penny! No way would I attempt that wearing any other strap.
Sep 24, 2019, 7:19 am
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If you can switch the strap, I recommend the OP/TECH strap. Best strap I used and it's very comfy!
Sep 24, 2019, 7:47 am
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If you can switch the strap, I recommend the OP/TECH strap. Best strap I used and it's very comfy!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EEMA8M/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EEMA8M/
Pretty sure that is the same as the Bihn strap. There were a thread or two about straps a few years ago and I think that was the conclusion.
Sep 24, 2019, 7:58 am
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Sep 24, 2019, 7:59 am
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The weakest link on straps is the hardware that actually connects to the bag, taking the brunt of the weight.
Sep 24, 2019, 8:05 am
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The fabric is the same, however the connecting hardware, buckles and hooks are not. Tom Bihn's is heftier. That's why I bought Tom Bihn's strap. You can definitely see a difference in the hardware by comparing pictures in both sites.
The weakest link on straps is the hardware that actually connects to the bag, taking the brunt of the weight.
The weakest link on straps is the hardware that actually connects to the bag, taking the brunt of the weight.
Thanks. Good to know. I have about 3 or 4 of the Bihn straps. I replaced the straps on some Red Oxx and B&R bags with them and have one on my Tom Bihn Tristar as well.
Sep 24, 2019, 8:15 am
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The Tim Bihn Absolute strap has "Double-coated heavy duty metal snaphooks made in USA especially for TOM BIHN". These are newer, and you can really tell the difference between all other type of strap snaphooks.
Sep 25, 2019, 7:25 am
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Something not mentioned already in this thread is that these straps flex a little lengthwise in the pad area, i.e. the strap will flex a little when carrying a heavy bag which makes it much more comfortable — this is another huge bonus of these "high tech" straps, really makes a difference.
PS. Just a happy customer, no connection. In Europe I could buy the OpTech one cheaper from local Amazon site, Tom Bihn strap needed to be ordered from US (got it with a bag) with higher postage and customs costs, but still well worth it.
Sep 25, 2019, 10:14 am
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