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Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit

Item #: 63002

Our Price: $7.99

Increases a pack's stability. Prevents the shoulder straps from slipping off the shoulders. Installs quickly with a pair of Delrin dual sliders and features a quick-release buckle. Wt. 1 oz.

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Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit
 
4.8

(based on 14 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Improves backpack function (13)
  • Versatile (10)
  • Weather proof (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hikes (10)
    • Small packs (10)
    • Large packs (7)
    • Cycling (4)
    • Commuting (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual adventurer (7), Avid adventurer (4)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (10), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (13)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    5.0

    Great Product

    By RockCamp

    from Knoxville, TN

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

          Great for backpacks that don't already have a sternum strap.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Just what I needed

          By Theme Park Guy

          from Central Florida

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Improves Backpack Function
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day Hikes
            • Large Packs
            • Small Packs

            Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

            Works great on a day pack.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            It's exactly as advertised

            By HikerLibrarian

            from Kansas

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Improves Backpack Function

            Cons

            • No directions

            Best Uses

            • Small Packs

            Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

            I hae a small Osprey day pack that I use for work as a volunteer park ranger. Without a sternum strap, it kept slipping. This product solved that problem and also helps the pack feel more stable and comfortable. I figured out how to put the straps on, but it would help to have directions.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Essential!

            By Trail Maintainer

            from CT

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Improves Backpack Function
            • Increased stability
            • Versatile
            • Weather Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Cycling
              • Day Hikes
              • Large Packs
              • Small Packs
              • Weekend Trips

              Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

              I use the sternum strap on all but the most casual of light packs. If pack straps lack bar tacked loops, I sew little loops to straps to thread sternum strap through so it doesn't slide to the bottom of shoulder straps when not in use. Moves weight of pack from in from outer aspect of shoulders closer to wearer's center of gravity & greatly stabilizes load.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              strap kit

              By Scoutmaster

              from moosup, CT

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Improves Backpack Function

              Cons

              • Needs beter instructions

              Best Uses

              • Cycling
              • Day Hikes
              • Large Packs
              • Small Packs

              Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

              Have not found the right placement for this strap yet. The strap slides if you don't have something to keep it from moving down your shoulder straps. I prefer to have shoulder straps with the sternum strap built in But this will work if you can not get that like on day packs or hydration packs.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              N/A

              By N/A

              from Anacortes Wa

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Improves Backpack Function
              • Versatile
              • Weather Resistant

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commuting
                • Cycling
                • Day Hikes
                • Large Packs
                • Small Packs
                • Weekend Trips

                Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

                used for all my packs; day short hikes,walking,skiing.snowshoeing,walking in countries around the world. On trains,planes,ferries and cruise ships. I have 8 and my wife has 6.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Sternum Strap Kit - Just what I wanted

                By Dave

                from Berkeley, CA

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Improves Backpack Function
                • Versatile
                • Weather Resistant

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day Hikes
                  • Small Packs

                  Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

                  Sternum Strap Kit was just what I'd been looking for for quite some time

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  WORKS AS ADVERTIZED

                  By POGO

                  from FLORENCE MS

                  About Me Outdoor Professional

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Improves Backpack Function
                  • Versatile
                  • Weather Resistant

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • USE ON BACKPACK LEAF BLOW

                    Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

                    MAKES LONG HOUR WITH LEAF BLOWER MUCH BETTER

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    great addition to a daypack

                    By ke6960

                    from roscoe, ny

                    About Me Casual Adventurer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Improves Backpack Function
                    • Relieves shoulder stress

                    Cons

                    • Slips down

                    Best Uses

                    • Day Hikes
                    • Small Packs

                    Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

                    love mine i use it on my day pack (north face) which i use for everything and also on my hunting pack but on the pack i use for hunting when i take it off the straps slip down and i have to readjust them before i put it back on (cheapo pack flimsy straps)

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Useful In Many Applications

                    By Byron

                    from Tampa, FL

                    About Me Casual Adventurer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Improves Backpack Function
                    • Useful for other devices
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Large Packs

                      Comments about Outdoor Research Sternum Strap Kit:

                      I used this buckle set for backpacks, and I recommend it for any pack, any size, to keep the straps together across your chest -- very simple, inexpensive idea for comfort and efficiency in carrying a backpack. I also use this on my backpack lawn blower and it is awesome: heavy and bulky packs need this strap to keep the load in place. Great item, well constructed and sturdy.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      • Q:

                        ordered and received straps from you. No, they did not come with instructions. How do I Install them? I want to use them on the shoulder straps on my leaf blower.
                        Asked on 8/28/2012 by dogma from ohio

                        1 answer

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          The ends of the straps go around the shoulder strap and then are secured through the ladderlock buckle on strap.

                          Answered on 8/29/2012 by Betty
                      • Q:

                        How does this product install? Does it require altering the shoulder straps (i.e. sewing into them)?
                        Asked on 8/24/2010 by Justin from Chesco, PA

                        2 answers

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          The straps come with easy to follow instructions, and can be easily installed with out any sewing

                          Answered on 8/24/2010 by Betty
                        • VERIFIED BUYER

                          A:

                          Nope, it can fit any backpack (that I know of) and it adjusts easily. If ends are too long they can be easily cut.

                          Answered on 10/14/2010 by Tom from Florida from Naples FL
                      • Q:

                        Please tell me the total length of the strap and hardware from one end to the other end. I need to make sure that it is long enough.
                        Asked on 7/29/2010 by Ruby

                        1 answer

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          Full length: 2 pieces 13.5" long

                          Answered on 7/30/2010 by Steve from Campmor
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