The user sits between the tubes and can be secured into the craft by means of a waist strap.

A waist strap may be used on a light daysack to provide extra stability.

Those that also come with waist straps will distribute weight through the pelvis.

Padded waist straps may also be provided to distribute weight across the body.

The waist strap must be buckled underneath the rubber front and you have to do it by feel unless someone helps.

Often found on good daysacks, the waist strap doesn't take weight like a hip belt but it does provide extra stability.

A wide lumbar waist strap can be stored inside a flap on the back when not used.

"Here, let me take your pack," Hudson said, moving behind her and lifting as she released her waist strap.

"The waist strap is not cool," the Trevor Day mother said.

"Would you like a wrist or waist strap for your key?"