This thread only applies to those of you that carry backpacks (as opposed to messenger bags, briefcases, totes, etc). Do you guys use both straps or just one strap?

I've found that the way I carry mine depends mostly on what I am wearing. If I have on shorts and a t-shirt, I mostly go with two straps, but on days like today when I wore jeans and an untucked button-down, I went with the one strap look. It seems to me that the one-strap look gives off a more "academic" appearance to observers, while the two-strap look advertises your youthful, schoolboy side to the world. Thoughts?

I agree.

Only using one strap is terrible on your back.

Travel light.

We're sharks, and if we slow down, we die.

I wanted to see Up In The Air this weekend, but my girlfriend wanted us to meet some friends for frozen yogurt. Guess who won?

judging from the first post, your b/f won

We all did, Reid.

We all did.

you'd have to be an idiot to not use both straps

I love how yanks think the one strap is a savvy way to go. It really isn't.

Take that anti-Americanism to the proper thread, Jonny.

I usually go double strap regardless of what I'm wearing, unless it's really cold and then it's just one strap, but only because its hard to wear both straps comfortably with multiple layers on. Of course, it's only "really cold" for about a day and a half here, and in any case I usually use my messenger bag.

I was thinking of a spinoff to this thread, "Backspacer" but I don't think it'd fly.

2 always. unless i'm just moving it somewhere real quick, then sometimes just one and i can fling it on then off

When I was at school, I'd wear my rucksack over one shoulder - which is probably why I have problems with my shoulders now.

I asked around and everybody in my family stands except for my sister, but that's probably 'cause she's a girl. My dad was initially shocked at the notion that any male would remain seated for the wiping, but thought about it a little and decided he'll try it out and come back to me with a full report. I'm still not doing it.

you are a fucking alien

We really haven't since about 1998. Everyone I know wears two.

What Nate said.