When Did Two-Strapping Get Cooler Than One-Strapping?

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Did the author actually miss the difference in the size of backpacks which may have an affect on the number of people using both straps?

I'm amazed at the size of some of the packs kids carry today, and I thought my pack was huge at the time. So, if you've got a much larger pack with significantly more weight, you're going to use both straps.

If I'm correct in my judgement that packs have gotten larger.

He does talks about the weight of the backpack (on page 2?)

Personally, I used to be a messenger bags guy (cooler and more convenient access) but now I need two straps.

As an adult, one-strapping gives me a near-instant headache (I wonder if it always affected me that badly?). Even looking at the photo of Channing Tatum makes me feel uncomfortable.

When I first moved to a large city, I felt susceptible to theft with my bag only being strapped to one shoulder and two straps made it feel more secure.

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