Cutting Straps on GG Nimbus Ozone

[flemdawg1]

I picked up one of these for an amazing $110 last month on Amazon. However the pack seems to have 4x more strap on the load lifters, hip stabilzers and shoulder straps than needed. So what's the procedure here before I damage this pack? What do you do w/ the cut ends? Does it really effect resale value? How much weight do I really save here?

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[Phreak]

I trimmed the staps on my Vapor Trail and Nimbus Ozone. Approximate weight savings is 2-2.5 oz per pack (I weighed the straps on a digital scale). I didn't trim them to save weight, but found the extra straps to be an annoyance. I'm not worried about resale value, as I have no intention of selling either of my GG packs.

I simply trimmed the excess straps, burned the ends to prevent fraying and stitched a fold on the end of each strap.

[mountain squid]

Be sure you don't need the straps before cutting them. I cut the apparently too long straps off of my ULA P2. They attached to the lid. I decided not to use the lid...the straps were then to short to attach to the buckle.

Just be sure you don't need the straps...

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[Deadeye]

Ditto what everyone's said... use the pack for a bit to be sure you don't inadvertently cut off something useful, then cut the straps, leaving about a fist extra. that way you've got something to sew onto if you later change your mind. take a lighter to melt the ends so they don't unravel. You'll save a couple of ounces, max, and won't have straps slapping you in the wind.

Forget about resale after you've used it for a while - GG packs develop a semi-permanent funk.

[Tinker]

Put on the heaviest clothing you'd ever use hiking (unless the pack is for summer hiking only), then, and only then, cut the straps as in the above post.

[daddytwosticks]

I have an '08 Conduit that I've been meaning to hack off several inches of waist and shoulder strapage (sic). There is a bunch of extra length and I'm no skinny hiker! But, it concerns me that I may be seriously affecting it's possible resale value...that is IF i ever decide to sell this gem.