Hip Pads (Previous Model) | Refurbished

Attachable Hip Pads 3.0

Loving the hip straps. Secure and made my bag manageable during a week long trek around Germany. Easy to tuck away and zip up inside of the bag too. Thanks!

Why do I love and use these products? They are FUN! Clever and innovative design. Great workmanship and materials. Be sure to watch videos to be sure you are aware of ALL the cool features. Review from time to time since new needs arise depending on travel circumstances AND you will likely be surprised how Minaal’s clever design will probably accommodate those new uses. I carry these for use when the trekking will be extended and the weight will be significant. It allows the pack to ride as one with your body. Used in Nepal for trek up to a lodge — rather than allowing the “lady sherpas” to carry my stuff — it all rode comfortably in the Carry-on 2.0 WITH the hip belt.

I have back problems and buying these hip pads help a lot when I carry my carry-on 2 for a long period of time.

These are must-have. I have the Carry-on 2.0 and used it extensively this last winter as I traveled to San Francisco every week. On one particularly brutal week of hotel prices, I opted for an AirBnB next to Alamo Square Park. After a full day of travel and working downtown, I opted to walk to my home for the week … all 2.9 miles of the uphill trek. My pack was heavy, because it holds a lot and I hadn't yet learned how to be chill when I pack for the week. I was a little tired at the end of my hike, but I wasn't weary. These hip pads, plus the strap adjustment on the bag, let me put the weight where it belonged.

I can't imagine going far without these in place. They're helpful at the airport when you have a long walk to the gate. But you can clip them behind you to get them out of the way when you just need to hoist the bag and go.

When my pack gets a little bit heavier, this helps the weight in my bag so it does not feel like the weight from the bag is pulling me back.