Quote Originally Posted by MartianDestiny View Post
too much weight up too high. It's never been an issue on the mountain bike or hiking.
What happens if you just loosen the shoulder straps (and possibly tighten the waist/hip strap)?

I don't really like to wear a hydration pack on the bici, just because when it's hot enough to need one, it's too hot to have something on my back - but on hot days, I really, really need the extra water. I'm the queen of sweat and it can be 30 miles or longer between water stops.

I basically have three settings for the straps: short for walking/outdoor events; low on the hipbones for cycling; and blow it all out when it has to go over a motorcycle jacket and armor.