After watching a review of the K4 frame with the Shoot2Hunt pack on it, I decided to pony up the money for the system and give it a try. To say I was surprised/shocked is an understatement. I could not believe how much more comfortable this pack was than my other pack. I ended up buying one for my son who complained about hip pain from his pack (same as what I had previously as well and same issue). He immediately noticed the difference as well. It just rids so much better on your hips and you don't have any real weight/pressure on your shoulders. I feel like you shoulder straps are just there to keep the load from falling off of your back. The majority of the weight is on your hips and this belt is comfortable! In the past, at every rest, I'd ditch my pack. I rarely took my pack off this season! I'm ready to use it again!