Hi,
Long-time fan, long-time lurker, first-time poster.
I have a question about some of the backpack straps and how they work for others. I'm trying to figure out if the problem is just me or perhaps if I am doing something wrong here. I'd like to hear about others' experiences, if you're willing to share.
I have tried multiple TB bag types as an EDC: Brain Bag, Smart Alec, Synapse 25, and a Synapse 19. I generally carry a MBP 13", five thinner paperback books, a paper journal, and purse-type odds and ends (phone, wallet, lip balm, knife). In carrying these items in the backpacks, I find that the straps dig into my collar bones and, just, well, hurt. I can carry these items for a short distance, but not much longer than the car to the office.
I've tried adjusting the length on them so that the bag sits differently, but to no avail. I've also tried redistributing the loads in the packs, but again to no avail. The load isn't that heavy, but in the packs it seems to become heavier. And no, I haven't stuffed it like the Synapse 3000 (https://blog.tombihn.com/new-design-synapse-3000).
For what it's worth, I am on the wee side, but I have seen others comment in the forums here about the height not being as much of a concern as it might seem.
What are your experiences with the straps? If you had any trouble with them, how did you solve the problem?