RS bag on your shoulder, does it work?

I often fly Lufthansa, which has a 17.6# weight limit, and I am always under that. In fact, I have developed a standard packing list, so my bag is always packed to about 16-17#, even with airlines that allow more. It's a little "floppy" when I carry it by the shoulder straps (which I do most of the time), but not bad.

Great question! I've wondered the same thing myself. That's been one of my hesitations about the bag, I've been torn between the convertable bag Rick sells and the Tri-Zip/Air Boss style "multi compartment" divided bags. I've seen the Air Boss, and it maintains it's shape really well even when heavily packed. I carry my luggage on one shoulder often, it seems to work better with dress jackets and suit coats. I am looking forward to hearing what users have to say about the RS convertable when it's used as a shoulder bag.

I usually use the hand strap or back-pack straps, but on the occassions that I have used the sholder straps, I've had no problems. The straps are long enough to put across your body.

I travel with my son and we both have a convertible.I use the backpack straps and he uses the single.He likes it but I notice he changes shoulders a lot.In my case I can carry it thru airports with ease.

You put the strap across your body? The single shoulder strap? Does it work that way? I can't see the advantages, is it security or safety?

My bag is an Ebags convertible carry on that is essentially the same as Rick's bag. It came with a shoulder strap but I never use it. For short distances (maybe up to 50 feet), I just use the handle and carry it like a suitcase. For longer distances, I take out one of the pack straps and carry it over one shoulder. If it's a hike (maybe a mile or more), I use both shoulder and waist strap and carry it like a light back pack. Be sure to take advantage of the compression straps to keep the load compact, it's much easier to carry in any configuration.

I use the shoulder strap a lot - across the body too sometimes if im on a long street hike to the train station etc. I have my day pack on my back. I dont think bag sags much (the RS bag) since i have the EC packing cubes in it. If its 1/2 full - it may a bit but you can use the tie doens inside to keep things in place. But unless its empty - i dont recall it ever sagging in a U form. The back padding has a bit of rigidity in it - so its not bad. Usually its over packed so i dont have that problem - im still learning to pack lite despite my under 16# acheivement when i get on the plane - its always heavier after I reach my destination! hah

PS- i ive thought of the AirBoss - looks great but its expensive - 2x the ricky bag... curious how you like it !

I've actually looked at several other bags for business. The Tough Traveler Tri-Zip and the MEI Executive Overnighter. They're carryon size, 3 compartment convertable bags with with full shoulder and backpack straps. They're both kind of pricy, but very well built. The RedOxx Air Boss draws rave reviews for busienss travel and durability, but it doesn't have backpack straps and it's pricy. The other two, having 3 carry options (handle, strap or backpack), plus being 3-section for organiztion, make interesting options. Especially the MEI, only because it has the same strap system as their famous Voyageur. Unfortunately MEI isn't easy to get ahold of, and they take forever to respond to messages.