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Aftermarket pads for backpack waist straps

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Bug Boy · · Boulder, CO :( · Joined Aug 2017 · Points: 81

Does anyone have recommendations of pads you can slide over the waist strap of backpacks to make them more comfortable?
I have a BD speed back and the thin waist straps get pretty uncomfortable on longer approaches. I found a single outdoor product one that works perfectly but they wouldn’t sell me an individual pad. 

jdejace · · New England · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 5

I'm sure you could find a shoulder strap pad intended for typical travel bags on Amazon that would work. 

Bug Boy · · Boulder, CO :( · Joined Aug 2017 · Points: 81
jdejace wrote: I'm sure you could find a shoulder strap pad intended for typical travel bags on Amazon that would work. 

I’ve looked around a bit but surprisingly couldn’t find any that are short enough (6-7 inches).

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,687
Bug Boy wrote: Does anyone have recommendations of pads you can slide over the waist strap of backpacks to make them more comfortable?
I have a BD speed back and the thin waist straps get pretty uncomfortable on longer approaches. I found a single outdoor product one that works perfectly but they wouldn’t sell me an individual pad. 

I've made a few (photos). PM me if you want to discuss.

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