The bag comes off the frame. I sewed myself a straight up alice style bag for mine with an integral load sling that I like but I need longer compression straps on. I absolutely understand the sentiment that it’s too bulky with the frame, but I haven’t been bothered. And It doesn’t get a second glance by tsa or boarding agents
you're right, I see now that the load shelf can be removed from the frame- unfortunately you still have no shoulder straps and the load shelf is now hanging off the bag
I wonder if it's possible to rig up some light shoulder straps? maybe the load shelf could hooked to the bag and serve as a beaver tail of sorts?
