These are all great straps but for the last 15 years I have used the nylon OP/TECH USA Utility Strap-Sling. At $25 (B&H) they are inexpensive, comfortable, easy to use and at that price I can afford to buy one for each of the cameras I use, in any camera bag I grab (yup, lots of those too) without having to switch around my $200 leather straps to the cameras for that day. I have any number of straps and these are my favorite for walking around photography, like weddings or news assignments and getting in and out of vehicles (cars or motorcycles). Because they are nylon they are strong, light and they pack well in a camera bag without taking a lot of space, like my fancy leather ones. The waistband straps are great too for certain applications but they are cumbersome if you’re in tight spaces which I frequently am. Two of these worn across your chest and you are good to go for the day and you can grab them and pull them toward the center of your body to protect them when squeezing between people in large crowds. I really do like cool equipment but I hate carrying a lot of it around and most especially, paying for it only to have it sit in a closet because I can’t fit it in my camera bag. Simplicity and economy work for me. Two cameras with a closeup and telephoto lens on each, 2 spare batteries and cards, a reporters notebook and a spare pen get me through any situation I encounter for the day without going into a backpack or spending $200 apiece on straps.

I say I use them in combo as I carry 2 bodies on me for shooting events and parties. I don’t like the “double” straps where you have one on each side of your body, it just isn’t comfortable for me when I am working. The dual setup allows me to have one camera by my right side and one camera on my chest, and when I don’t need both I can just take one.

If I were to say which is better, the Cotton Carrier is for me. More padding, keeps the camera safer near your chest rather than dangling by the side, and faster/easier to remove the camera from the strap if you need to hold it low to the ground or high in the air. Also, if you have a long lens such as 200mm you don’t have to worry about it hitting the ground if you bend down to get a shot.

You could try just tightening the strap really tight, and having the camera in front of you, Greg – when you’re cycling, I think that would work best.

You must have bad eyes then Sam :p Several straps here made in the USA, Australia, UK, Poland…

Great feedback Dailyn – nice to hear how you’re using your straps ;-)

I had purchased the Peak Design capture clip for my Sony A7 but was in inclement weather and found the Sony isn’t weather sealed like the trusty Nikons, so I was afraid to have it out in the elements.

I sold the Sony, bought the Nikon Z6 and had returned the capture clip because I didn’t use it (it’s a bit pricey – but quality workmanship). Then I went trekking and wished I had the clip on my backpacking backpack!!! I had to MacGyver my strap to the backpack and it kept banging me. The quick releases did help once I wrapped the strap tight enough, I just needed to use the clips to access the camera.

Hmm interesting, not heard that issue with the MM, Gaving, but I guess everyone’s fit is different. I’ll look at those two recommendations – thanks.

Yes, good spot Dom – I plan to add more full reviews here as the year continues. Next up is a full review of a Black Rapid dual camera strap, then after that will update this with the Cross Shot. The Curve still stands as one of my other recommendations too… basically, it’s a bit hard to choose an absolutely ‘best’ among the BR’s as they’re all good and for particular uses.

haha thanks Clay, sorry to fuel your GAS! Seriously though, the Clip is a great accessory and really innovative in this space. I’ll check out Bos Strap – thanks for the recommendation.

That’s a popular system you’re using there, Byron – am just about to publish an article on Shotkit based on exactly that actually! Look out for it ;-) Thanks for sharing

Ah they look nice – thanks for sharing, Donna!