Love these straps!! I don't do much backpacking, but on my travels to and from work and also the airport, they provide a sense of security and pull some pressure off my back as well. I love the tiny pocket located on the straps thats good for storing things like your debit card or ID for easy access. This is one of my favorite things as I travel through the airport while showing my ID to save me some time and knowing that it is in a safe spot. I detach the waist straps when not using them just so they aren't in the way. But this was an awesome addition and purchase to my 21L and 31L bags.

Adds welcome flexibility for transitioning from biking to hiking...