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<blockquote data-quote="PapaST" data-source="post: 475814" data-attributes="member: 8330">I'll give you my .02 Charlie.&nbsp; I've been through a few (BlackRapid, Joby, Cotton Carrier and some others) and right now I'm using the Peak Design system.&nbsp; Here are some things I didn't like and thus moved on.&nbsp; Cotton Carrier is built like a tank, I had the chest, hip connector and backpack connector.&nbsp; They all work great and the connector is great but just seemed overbuilt and I didn't like all the tether safety straps.&nbsp; Ultimately, I wanted something that wasn't so bulky.&nbsp; I like BlackRapid but wasn't too fond of the single tripod connector.&nbsp; It just sort of dangled at my side with no real way to keep it flush on my side or back.&nbsp; I didn't like the squeeking either.&nbsp; Joby is a great strap and I like its connector better than BlackRapid (even though it's partly plastic).&nbsp; I still have and use this strap on occasion.&nbsp; I moved to Peak Design because of the dual points it connects with, the ability to mount on backpack strap and on my hip.&nbsp; The tripod plate is Arca and Manfrotto compatible and is integrated with the tether system so you don't have (like the Cotton Carrier a mount for CC and a separate mount for your tripod mount).&nbsp; The dual point connector allows me to wear a sling and sling it on my back or side and it sits more flush on my body (especially if I'm riding or hiking).&nbsp; With the dual mount you have several locations you can connect to (especially with heavier lenses) instead of just one.&nbsp; Having just one connection point with a heavy lens was a deal breaker for me.&nbsp; The thing I DON'T like about about Peak is the tether system relies on some type of Vectron or Kevlar material.&nbsp; I have no doubt it's strong but to look at it... it still looks like a string to me.&nbsp; But their quick connect anchors makes it convenient to take on and off.&nbsp; I've only been using it for about a month now, I'm definitely satisfied but want to see how the tethers hold up.You should take a look at cslr system.&nbsp; They look very innovative and could also meet your needs.&nbsp; I have no experience with those.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="PapaST, post: 475814, member: 8330"] I'll give you my .02 Charlie. I've been through a few (BlackRapid, Joby, Cotton Carrier and some others) and right now I'm using the Peak Design system. Here are some things I didn't like and thus moved on. Cotton Carrier is built like a tank, I had the chest, hip connector and backpack connector. They all work great and the connector is great but just seemed overbuilt and I didn't like all the tether safety straps. Ultimately, I wanted something that wasn't so bulky. I like BlackRapid but wasn't too fond of the single tripod connector. It just sort of dangled at my side with no real way to keep it flush on my side or back. I didn't like the squeeking either. Joby is a great strap and I like its connector better than BlackRapid (even though it's partly plastic). I still have and use this strap on occasion. I moved to Peak Design because of the dual points it connects with, the ability to mount on backpack strap and on my hip. The tripod plate is Arca and Manfrotto compatible and is integrated with the tether system so you don't have (like the Cotton Carrier a mount for CC and a separate mount for your tripod mount). The dual point connector allows me to wear a sling and sling it on my back or side and it sits more flush on my body (especially if I'm riding or hiking). With the dual mount you have several locations you can connect to (especially with heavier lenses) instead of just one. Having just one connection point with a heavy lens was a deal breaker for me. The thing I DON'T like about about Peak is the tether system relies on some type of Vectron or Kevlar material. I have no doubt it's strong but to look at it... it still looks like a string to me. But their quick connect anchors makes it convenient to take on and off. I've only been using it for about a month now, I'm definitely satisfied but want to see how the tethers hold up. You should take a look at cslr system. They look very innovative and could also meet your needs. I have no experience with those. [/QUOTE]

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