Cushions for pack straps?

[soozansings]

I've gotten my pack set so that it sits properly on my hips, but notice that I've still got some rubbing from the front shoulder straps, especially when wearing a tank top. Anyone try using padding on theirs? Maybe a seat belt pad?

 

[amorfati1]

I've gotten my pack set so that it sits properly on my hips, but notice that I've still got some rubbing from the front shoulder straps, especially when wearing a tank top. Anyone try using padding on theirs? Maybe a seat belt pad?

yes - the first few days it was rather 'rough' on my collarbones (until then i barely ever felt my collarbones, barely knew i had any
my remedy was buying dish-sponges and taped them to the underside of the strap, i.e. between strap and my body.
worked like a charm, admittedly looked rather amusing.
i've heard of other pilgrims placing a sock between strap/body. haven't tried that one; loved my dish-sponge solution.
bom caminho!

 

[Mark Lee]

I've gotten my pack set so that it sits properly on my hips, but notice that I've still got some rubbing from the front shoulder straps, especially when wearing a tank top. Anyone try using padding on theirs? Maybe a seat belt pad?

I think the seat belt pad would work. They are made of that sheepskin type material.

 

[soozansings]

yes - the first few days it was rather 'rough' on my collarbones (until then i barely ever felt my collarbones, barely knew i had any
my remedy was buying dish-sponges and taped them to the underside of the strap, i.e. between strap and my body.
worked like a charm, admittedly looked rather amusing.
i've heard of other pilgrims placing a sock between strap/body. haven't tried that one; loved my dish-sponge solution.
bom caminho!

Lol that's awesome! Walking around my town with my Tilley hat, pink backpack and baggy convertible pants (and just started with my poles today), I've gotten used to the stares. I just smile and wave. Thanks.

 

[soozansings]

I think the seat belt pad would work. They are made of that sheepskin type material.
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Thanks, Mark.

 

[annakappa]

I have often used those foam shoulder pads that were fashionable some years ago. They weigh next to nothing and easily can be fixed under your bra strap ( that is if you are a woman, of course)!

 

[soozansings]

I have often used those foam shoulder pads that were fashionable some years ago. They weigh next to nothing and easily can be fixed under your bra strap ( that is if you are a woman, of course)!

I have often used those foam shoulder pads that were fashionable some years ago. They weigh next to nothing and easily can be fixed under your bra strap ( that is if you are a woman, of course)!

Thank you, Anna.

 

[Meggsy]

I've gotten my pack set so that it sits properly on my hips, but notice that I've still got some rubbing from the front shoulder straps, especially when wearing a tank top. Anyone try using padding on theirs? Maybe a seat belt pad?[/QUOTE
Yes i use the seat belt pads. Used them on the Bibbulman Track and they are all set to go on the Camino also. Certainly make those straps a little more comfy and they are lightweight.

 

[Meggsy]

Yes i have used the seat belt pads before and they are all ready to go on this camino as well. They do make the straps more comfy and they are inexpensive and lightweight.

 

[soozansings]

Yes i have used the seat belt pads before and they are all ready to go on this camino as well. They do make the straps more comfy and they are inexpensive and lightweight.

Thanks!

 

[cherrys]

Hi - I took one of the super fast drying soft towels from BB&B, cut it down to size to wrap around my padded shoulder straps. It made it a lot softer and more comfortable. They wrapped around and attached with velcro, then I added a small mesh pocket to one to carry my IPhone in (it was my camera). Worked well, but now I have a new pack - my last was over thirty years old when it made the trip - so I will have to make new ones. I'll check out the seat belt pads first, though.