Gave new life to a hiking backpack - Shellback Tactical Banshee Shoulder Pads, Set of 2

My hiking pack has been through many hikes and the padding in the shoulder pads has been getting crushed down. I grabbed these before a long hike and it has made my pack feel new again. The weight is still there, but my pack (> 50 lbs) was quite comfortable and my shoulders didn't feel punished at the end.

They are a bit bulky and cumbersome, but I guess that's the trade-off for the padding. They are also sealed on the bottom, so they don't breathe as well as I would like. For a weekend trip this wasn't an issue, but I could see it becoming more of an issue for longer hikes in the summer. The fabric is also a bit tough (which hopefully gives it durability), but it's not exactly soft on the skin. You're probably wearing a shirt under this so it shouldn't be an issue, but I thought it was worth noting.