I must have the new and improved model. I just tried deliberately
loosening the straps by pulling the buckle up as you described and it
didn't give a mm. Mine has toothed buckles.
Chuck Norcutt
Ken Norton wrote:
>>
>
> Absolutely agree. I've written about that before on this list and I can't
> echo your recommendations loudly enough. NEVER LEAVE THE ZIPPERS AT THE TOP
> OF A BACKPACK--ANY BACKPACK!!!
>
> Depending on the batch that the 200EG was manufacturered, another critical
> thing is the shoulder-straps themselves. All bookbag style backpacks have
> the adjustment straps going through the nylon length-adjustment-buckle. The
> problem is that the slightest up pressure on the buckle will cause the strap
> to whip out and the bag fall to the floor. To prevent this, tie a knot in
> the end of the adjustment strap to keep it from totally slipping through the
> buckle. I destroyed a laptop computer and dented a 24/2.8 because of this.
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