Yes the double front strap holds it all tight and no waist strap needed. That said I have been riding the last couple seasons with a lightweight Speed Lite 13 (pack is 370g) and have not been using a waist strap on it.
The double buckle and side cinch bungies on the trail running pack hold Ascender nice and tight. I think up in the 15L+ range and pack out for an alpine epic I'd certainly want the waist strap.
April 11, 2023, 11:58 a.m. - earle.b
Yes the double front strap holds it all tight and no waist strap needed. That said I have been riding the last couple seasons with a lightweight Speed Lite 13 (pack is 370g) and have not been using a waist strap on it. The double buckle and side cinch bungies on the trail running pack hold Ascender nice and tight. I think up in the 15L+ range and pack out for an alpine epic I'd certainly want the waist strap.