Does anyone have a problem getting this one their shoulder with ONE hand? I saw the strap drop is only 9.5in..It's not in any stores near me to try:(
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I do not have any trouble getting the bag on my shoulder with one hand. It could depend on your height and weight. For instance, I'm 5'4", 115lbs and I can put this bag on my shoulder with one hand. When it is on my shoulder, the very top of the bag sits about 5" below my armpit when my arm is down. I have plenty of room between the bag and my armpit. The 9.5" drop is more than it sounds like. :)
251543
I have no problem getting the bag on my shoulder one handed. I have been using this bag for 7 months now and i LOVE LOVE it.
251544
I never had a problem with the strap. It holds comfortably on my shoulders.
668623
On the two sets that I ordered, the x strap came attached. I found though you have to take it off and adjust it so that it fits properly on your shoulder. Put the brace on first and have someone help you to adjust it. The shorter straps go to the arm piece and the longer ones to the front.
832309
The handles are too short for over the shoulder use. The long shoulder strap (which is long enough for crossbody use) can be shorten enough so it feels like a handbag strap.
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I use the contour handle all the time to carry my bag. The handle fits well in my hand, it is, however, just a little too short to put over my shoulder.
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I can comfortably sling it onto my shoulder but not across my body... Look at the two pictures that show a man and a woman using the bag, you can see exactly how long the strap is
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I love my strap and I show it off as far as the number of extensions I have an F model and I had two extensions left over. I will try it out on my A model. It worked out OK. I am a average size person if some is larger they would need extra. To solve the problem just have L M S
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Based on mine, the shoulder strap is pretty long. You could wear it low on your hip or thigh if you wanted. Of course, it's really meant to hang by your side and not on your back.
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Earlier comments are all correct. My only suggestion is, like the others, is an adjustable strap that will put more of the weight on you shoulder rather than trying to lift the neck with you hand.
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Mine is fairly comfortable as a neck strap, although I usually do not use it that way. I usually sling it over my shoulder (similar to a rifle strap). The rubber padding is soft enough that it conforms well to the shape of my shoulder and does not slip off. I like my strap a lot because I have large digital SLR that is a bit on the heavy side. I think it is a good bargain for the price. It's a good product.
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I don't use the shoulder strap that came with the bag because it broke after carrying it one week with only the laptop enclosed. I'm using a dell shoulder strap from another bag. Did not want to deal with the hassle of a return just for the strap. I really like the bag.
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I would also like the answer to this. I want the back center strap. Brad@Act1woodcrafters.com.
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I personally found this was great for a taller, broader-shouldered person (like my husband, who's 5'11" and has a runner's build), but I couldn't get the straps to be small enough without them turning on their edges for my shoulders (I'm 5'6" and have a slim build). But I've read a lot of reviews where that smaller people wear this just fine! The adjustability of the straps seemed ample as having plenty of extra webbing to feed through the straps, but we returned it because the straps seemed stiff/turned on their edges and dug in. We ended up getting an Ergo, which had squishier straps but still fit us both. If you can try on a variety somewhere, that was the most helpful when we were looking. I personally found this was great for a taller, broader-shouldered person (like my husband, who's 5'11" and has a runner's build), but I couldn't get the straps to be small enough without them turning on their edges for my shoulders (I'm 5'6" and have a slim build). But I've read a lot of reviews where that smaller people wear this just fine! The adjustability of the straps seemed ample as having plenty of extra webbing to feed through the straps, but we returned it because the straps seemed stiff/turned on their edges and dug in. We ended up getting an Ergo, which had squishier... » Read More I personally found this was great for a taller, broader-shouldered person (like my husband, who's 5'11" and has a runner's build), but I couldn't get the straps to be small enough without them turning on their edges for my shoulders (I'm 5'6" and have a slim build). But I've read a lot of reviews where that smaller people wear this just fine! The adjustability of the straps seemed ample as having plenty of extra webbing to feed through the straps, but we returned it because the straps seemed stiff/turned on their edges and dug in. We ended up getting an Ergo, which had squishier straps but still fit us both. If you can try on a variety somewhere, that was the most helpful when we were looking. « Show Less
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Thanks so much! I was nervous thinking I had to purchase the strap separately. Will be ordering it soon...on Friday to be exact :)
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I no longer have the bag but I don't believe it would be comfortable as a shoulder carry. You could use one strap and carry it a a slinger type.
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Dear client,you could buy the strap separately.Could you kindly contact us for more details ? Here is our email address : kattee.am@foxmail.com. Thanks in advance.
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I could not put it on by myself but part of that is because I have a stiff shoulder. If you have someone help you, especially to tighten it, then it might work. I, myself, could not do it alone. The small size was a part of the reason why. As for why some find it easy and others don't, I have no explanation.
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I just measured mine and it is about 1ft 11" from one side of the attached riveted strap to the other. It is about 8" high. There is no adjustment strap, so you cannot put it over your shoulder. You have to hand carry it, but that works just fine for me. Hope that helps!