ISO1600 wrote:
I only enjoy really simple straps. I don't like having dual adjusters, I don't like having "gripper" strips, I don't like shoulder pads. Even with big DSLR and a 2.8 zoom, I want a simple no-frills strap.
Back in the early days of Peak Design, they had a really simple strap that I loved, but got fancy and is now more complex than it needs to be.
Can't get much lighter and simpler than the PD slide lite model. I have one for travel that I alternate with my wrist strap on my XT5. It is about as minimal as you can get.
I think I misspoke in my earlier post. I believe that my light strap is their Leash model, which really is very minimal. It is most certainly not designed for heavy gear nor, in my view, for heavy use even with smaller cameras. But it is very light and simple.
I also have a heavier Slide model that I sometimes use with my XT5 when working with larger/heavier zoom lenses.
Since my main use of the XT5 is street and travel, I most often use one of their wrist straps. A quick look at their website didn’t turn up the one I use — it is not one of the leather or rope versions I see there now… so I can’t speak to those models.
ISO1600 wrote:
I only enjoy really simple straps. I don't like having dual adjusters, I don't like having "gripper" strips, I don't like shoulder pads. Even with big DSLR and a 2.8 zoom, I want a simple no-frills strap.
Back in the early days of Peak Design, they had a really simple strap that I loved, but got fancy and is now more complex than it needs to be.
Can't get much lighter and simpler than the PD slide lite model. I have one for travel that I alternate with my wrist strap on my XT5. It is about as minimal as you can get.
Dec 01, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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