Thanks guys; all great suggestions. I did get a waist belt for it online for about $25. It feels much better but need to carry it in the woods to see for sure. I think a set of new shoulder straps will do wonders though. At 62, i'm with you. Can't do what I used to but not in that great of shape these days either. Gotta get on the bike before gun season and get a little work in. Gettin old seems no fun. Ha, ha.