It makes carrying my one-strap traditional style (not a cross-body strap) shoulder bag much more comfortable for the typical 10 pound load in my and likely would be tolerable for far heavier loads. Then measure the circumference of the shoulder strap with a flexible measuring tape at its widest point. Those wool socks just made a giant ball… convenient storage but not much help as far as comfort went. The quality is great, and the utility makes it a no-brainer purchase - having that pocket for your wallet, earbuds, whatever is incredible. I’ve found that 1/4″ Spacer Mesh (sold at Ripstop by the Roll) is superior to fleece for padding because it maintains its cushion longer over time and picks up less dirt.

You could replace the safety pins with some quick and dirty hand sewing if you find fleece to be a reasonable solution. I did that for one of my kids once to take up extra space on the hip belt because it did not adjust small enough for him.

Have you bought a backpack, only to discover that the shoulder straps made your shoulders sore or rub you the wrong way? Measure the distance from the top of the strap to the sternum buckle, which will determine the length that the padding needs to be.

Shoulder straps w/ fleece padding picture) Slide your tube onto the strap then re-attach the webbing to the strap buckle. Wanda lives in southern NH and is looking forward to moving closer to the mountains in the next few years. Helps reduce shock energy and prevents heavy loads from transferring shock energy into the shoulder for a more comfortable carry.

She has climbed the New Hampshire 48, the New Hampshire 48 in winter, the New England 67, the New England Hundred Highest, and the Four-Season 48. However, you will want to overstitch the edges on the top and bottom of the tube so that the fabric doesn’t fray or stretch out. Minimal and made for urban life, but also durable and versatile enough for short outdoor adventures. They're sized to meet personal item or carry-on bag requirements, and can fit under the seat in front of you, be inserted in the back seat pocket, or stashed in the overhead bin.