If the absolute shoulder strap is the best, why not use the same materials in the backpack straps on the travel bags and backpacks?
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I can't speak for TB in this, but my guess is that it's because the Absolute Strap is the best for some things but not for everything. In particular, with shoulder bags you might want a little bit of bounce in the strap because the bag is going to be bouncing a little as you walk (and even there, not everybody wants the Absolute Strap--some prefer the standard shoulder strap), but with backpacks you probably don't need that bounce.
What do others think?
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Originally posted by thorn View PostIf the absolute shoulder strap is the best, why not use the same materials in the backpack straps on the travel bags and backpacks?
I agree with @aedifica regarding why the neoprene hasn’t been adopted for backpack straps. The neoprene is great at absorbing the bounce of a shoulder bag, but I am also not sure that backpacks need that exact same job done, if you know what I mean. The new backpack straps are thicker foam and are doing the job of relieving pressure while the bag is relatively still.
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Greetings,
This sounds like a good idea in theory. Reality is a different story.
With a backpack, it needs to be tight and stable, without any shifting. If the pack shifts, it can put you off balance. It's unsafe for your back, too. The heavier the load, the more important this becomes. elisa
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