Perfect
Solid
Couldn’t wait for eberlestock to come out with a forward assist hip belt. When they did I bought one a switched the belt on my f1 and couldn’t be happier.
This backpack is one of the best purchases i have ever made. Lots of space, easy to carry. Recomend bying the belt also fore more compfort when carrying.
Great addition to the switchblade Pack!!
I bought the Standard Hip Belt specifically for use with my H31 Bandit. The H31 Bandit's combination of efficient layout, excellent ergonomics, & bombproof construction makes it my favourite small backpack. For typical small backpack loads, it doesn't really need the Standard Hip Belt. Adding the Standard Hip Belt, however, can significantly supplement the humble 15L carrying capacity of the H31 Bandit because the belt's additional PALS webbing allows for the attachment of even more PALS-compatible pouches. A properly set up Standard Hip Belt also greatly increases the stability and carrying comfort of a loaded-down H31 Bandit, enough that I can use it in a pinch as a fastpacking/running backpack (of course, a dedicated running backpack is still better for this specific purpose). The one drawback to the Standard Hip Belt when used with the H31 Bandit is that it is quite bulky & there's really no way to stow it so it doesn't get in the way when not in use. Thankfully, attaching & detaching the Standard Hip Belt is easy, so as long as I definitively know whether or not I need it before heading out, this drawback is mostly a non-issue. All in all, the Standard Hip Belt is a great—though not entirely essential—accessory for the H31 Bandit that makes an excellent small backpack even more capable & versatile.
Great quality. I didn’t think the padding would be long enough to fit around my waist, but it works perfectly. I’m 5’11”, 180lbs, and a 33” waist.