Comfortable backpack with no bladder?

copter53 · Jun 17, 2011

So i have been diving with this Innovative Basic Tank Backpack for the summer. Its much better then a bc(feels like you're wearing nothing when underwater). Problem is the straps are very uncomfortable on land. Can anyone think of a way to add padding to the strap and the back plate?

aquaregia · Jun 17, 2011

I usually wear a wetsuit with mine. I know some companies make padding that you can slide webbing through.

captain · Jun 17, 2011

Are you walking from your residence to the dive site with the tank on. Those packs were the norm years ago, I never found them that uncomfortable for the few minutes between putting it no and getting in the water. 40 pounds on your back is uncomfortable no matter what it is.

aquaregia · Jun 17, 2011

I can't believe they're $50. I've got a USD with wingnuts, a Dacor with a metal cam lever and a SeaTec that would use a regular camband if I hadn't scavenged it for something else. Doubt I dropped more than a 6pack on any of them.

Swayze · Jun 17, 2011

My friend has got one that he just replaced the webbing on. Bought thinner webbing because the old was wearing out, It made a huge difference though. But here are some of the shoulder pads Aquaregia was talking about, these ones are oxycheq but you can get them through a lot of people. All they do is attempt to keep the webbing from digging in.

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You can even find them in digi camo if you feel like getting ridiculous.

Swayze · Jun 17, 2011

My friend has got one that he just replaced the webbing on. Bought thinner webbing because the old was wearing out, It made a huge difference though. But here are some of the shoulder pads Aquaregia was talking about, these ones are oxycheq but you can get them through a lot of people. All they do is attempt to keep the webbing from digging in.

OxyCheq Shoulder Harness Pads discounts on sale OxyCheq

You can even find them in digi camo if you feel like getting ridiculous.

elmer fudd · Jun 17, 2011

aquaregia:
I can't believe they're $50. I've got a USD with wingnuts, a Dacor with a metal cam lever and a SeaTec that would use a regular camband if I hadn't scavenged it for something else. Doubt I dropped more than a 6pack on any of them.

I've got about half a dozen of them myself, and they were usually thrown in with some other deal as an afterthought. I know Aquaregia already knows this, but for anyone else that's looking for one, look no further than an old crappy '80's BCD. Strip off the vest and there it is. Run some nylon webbing through it Hog style and you're ready to dive. Those old BC's are like used gum. They have no resale value at all.

I've got one that I filled with lead shot. It weighs about 10 lbs.

aquaregia · Jun 18, 2011

One of my mates uses webbing with a bullet print so it looks like a bandolier.

Bob DBF · Jun 18, 2011

Duct Tape. Usually its the edge of the strap that bites into you so a few wraps of tape in strategic spots will round off the edge. The water temp here keeps me in a wetsuit so the padding is unnecessary.

Bob
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DuboisP · Jun 18, 2011

copter53:
Problem is the straps are very uncomfortable on land

fortunately, it is to be used in water, not for running a marathon

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