A year or so ago, I wrote a little story about a Domke camera strap, reposted here. I’ve always been a fan of hardy gear, because I’m a klutz, and despite my best efforts (and believe me, I try very hard) everything I use regularly gets pretty well beaten. When the strap in that post finally frayed to the point of retirement, I simply got another. The Domke is functional, sturdy and straightforward, I didn’t think anyone else made a strap like that (and honestly, didn’t actually care).
Then Jason from Simplr Straps got in touch a couple of months ago. He makes tough, lightweight, functional straps, he said. He wanted to send me one to try out. Ok, I replied, never one to say no an offer like that. A week or so later, said strap turned up in the mailbox. I’ve been using the desert tan one on my X-Pro2 since. As you can see from the picture, it matches my bag and hat. Apparently, I have a thing for sand coloured stuff.
The Simplr promise is, well, simple. Their straps are strong, functional, and aesthetically understated. All the qualities I like in equipment, in general.
Things I really like about my strap:
- It’s long. I can wear my camera slung across my body, which is SUPER. Never had a strap I could do this with.
- It weighs nothing. This is always a boon.
- Because it’s made of nylon, it’s also extremely supple and very comfortable to use.
- It’s super convenient for video because the main strap snaps off, and the connectors are so light, they make no difference hanging there on the little X-E3, whether it’s on a gimbal or tripod.
- The main strap, when disconnected, is useful as a general tie down. See picture below:
As advertised, this thing just works with no fuss. Like the camera, it doesn’t get in the way, and you don’t have to fiddle with it. Attach it, forget about it and go shoot. If you need a tourniquet, it’s there for you.
charlene winfred 
I truly love that you tied it in KNOTS!
You can use it similarly, without the knots, by using a carabiner … Attach the two d-rings to it to make a loop.
You never know when you’ll need a carabiner.
I have never needed a carabiner in all these years…. Knots are easy – nothing additional to carry.
But now that you mention it Jason, those d rings have a lot of possibilities…
The knots could likely support more weight than the D-rings, but the d-rings are pretty tough.
What brand is that hat?
G&H Great Horse
Got one of these for christmas and I love it. Best strap I’ve ever had, thanks for bringing it to my attention.
I’m glad to hear it, Scott. I’ve been using both the neck strap and the new wrist strap and they’re both excellent
Hi Charlene,
Sorry for this being a bit late. Don’t even know if you’ll see this.
Just ordered 3 Simplr straps. Jason is very helpful.
Can you tell me what bag that is? It is intriguing. Recently discovered your site and blog. Love your work.
Be safe out there.
Thank you,
Al
Hi Al, it’s a 10 buck bag from a street bazaar i happened to come across in Singapore. I got it ages ago and it coincidentally has a strap made of the same nylon that Simplr camera straps are.
Thanks for stopping by!