are leather straps comfy???

[vizsla]

Evening all.
Im just in the process of pimping my 58pattern ruccksack but being part of a webbing set it has no straps, id realy like to put some nice leather straps on it but how comfy are they once there worn in a little of course, the pack is quite small around 30L so wont be carrying much weight. Also how wide should i make them 1.5 inch?
Any other ideas for pack mods will be great too although i have quite a few in progress

 

[Man of Tanith]

My rugged river pack has leather straps
as long as the straps are wide they are comfy
pics when you have done it please?

other pack mods hmmm maybe add a poncho roll?

 

[vizsla]

Thanks for that buddy do you think 1.5 inch is enough width.
Iv thought about a poncho roll on the top and a small blanket on the bottom. I want a real traditional looking pack very square shaped and simple i might even remove the side pockets.
Il be sure to post a thread when its done. Just waiting for some wax parrafin and brass buckles at the moment hopefully have them for the weekend. Cheers mate

 

[Man of Tanith]

let me measure the Rugged river pack straps tomorrow and i can let you know exact size if you like
poncho roll on top
space for blanket on bottom could be good

 

[vizsla]

That will be great thanks

 

[Man of Tanith]

No worries

 

[MattB]

I could suggest a few mods for the '58 pattern 'large' pack, but they mostly involve dousing it in some sort of flammable liquid and setting it on fire...

 

[Corso]

wider is better also softer too - you'll work them in over time neatsfoot oil will help too

 

[Dougster]

I have started making slings for my larger rifles from 2 - 2.5 inch wide strap. Much nicer after long use.

 

[vizsla]

Ye im thinking 2" straps as the fabric ones on my duluth are that and very comfy.