Boyt Harness

I was a little disappointed when I received this bag -- I was expecting better workmanship and materials. Also, the "pad" (term used very loosely) on the strap is useless, and if you want any protection from the strap, a separate strap pad should be purchased (I bought a Timbuk2 pad, and it works perfectly!). However, the way the included strap pad is attached, I am going to have to cut the leather to remove it (hate doing that to a brand new item, but it is not usable). I would not call the bag "heavy-duty," perhaps medium-duty (keeping in mind, I give my bags a LOT of hard use). On the bright side, the design features are quite nice, and make the bag easy/convenient to use.

The plastic quick release buckles are a very weak link. I purchased two of these (one as a gift), but I will be sending both back. The plastic buckles cannot easily be replaced for they are sewn into the case. Once they break you have a case you cannot close; and they will break for the buckles are of marginal quality. It is unfathomable why Boyt would make fake leather straps backed with cheap plastic buckles. Why not make real leather straps and customers too lazy to buckle a real leather strap would purchase another case with cheap quick release buckles. The individuals with the cheap plastic buckles could then throw the case away with all of their other short-term commercial products. I plan to call Boyt for they normally do not make products with junk components and design. The rest of the case would last for years but without the buckles that durability is moot.

easy to carry