OP/TECH USA 1301652 Reporter/Backpack - System Connectors , black

I've used the Optech system now for several years and after 34 years of being a full time professional photographer, I've yet to find anything better for my needs. First of all, everything Optech designs is with the working photographer in mind, then manufactured the right way with quality materials. The reporter/backpack straps work perfectly with most backpacks and provide a very secure and extremely functional way to hold a camera (or two), binoculars, etc. in place while carrying the backpack. The clasps are of course up to Optech standards and are extremely strong and durable. It is possible to add a carabiner as a back up to the clasps, but I personally don't as I know they're strong enough. I only have a handful of manufacturers I trust without worry or second thought and Optech is one of them. These little backback straps are an ingenious idea and work fantastically well.

The OP/TECH USA System Connector - Reporter/Backpack are at the heart of a great system for carrying a DSLR with a backpack. They attach to the pack's shoulder straps. They are reasonably constructed for average circumstances.I bought this set to take a Nikon D70s on day hiking trips in the local mountains. Other reviewers had remarked about the plastic snaps used to attach these to the pack straps. I took no chances and ordered a pack of Grimlocs (Military Carabiner Grimloc D-Ring Vest Backpack Keychain Clip Snap Foliage Green (Lot of 4)), which are more than enough to support a DSLR in suspect terrain. I sheltered the camera with a Nikon 18 - 70mm zoom in a Case Logic SHC-101-BK DSLR Day Holster - Black.The shakedown hike was longer than expected, 11.6 miles/2,600 feet of vertical gain, mostly cross country, using some abandoned roads. It ranged from "jaunt in the country" to "OMG!!! Why am I doing this?!?" The straps on this are short enough that the camera did not bounce, yet long enough (just barely) to shoot both portrait and landscape modes. I'm 5' 8" -- if you're much taller than I am, you will probably want longer straps than these.I also got an OP/TECH USA Utility Strap - Sling (Black) which is compatible with this system, allowing me to carry the camera around my neck when not wearing the pack.If one wanted to, they could rig something similar with straps and fasteners and grimlocs. I didn't want to wait for enough time to DIY.Highly recommended. With this system in place, it was easier and faster to grab the DSLR and start shooting than to grab the point and shoot out of my vest pocket.

GENIUS. This is such a simple product, but I honestly get excited every time I use them. I'll explain...I'm a photographer and I love being outdoors and backpacking. I always had the hardest time trying to decide how I would want to carry my camera when I was wearing a full 60L pack on my back. I never found any waist systems that I liked, and can't really use my Black Rapid cross style strap with a backpack on, and the standard strap around my neck gets very uncomfortable quickly, as all the weight is on the back of my neck. Somewhere along my search and I came across these straps and ordered them since they are so cheap.!!! This is exactly what I have needed for so many years. One side goes on a loop of my shoulder strap and holds it securely. I was skeptical of the clip mechanism, but after tinkering with it for a while and giving it some strong pulls I have total confidence in it. The other loops around my standard strap holds on my DSLR. While hiking my camera is ready for me to pick it up and shoot while attached, or in 3 seconds I can have it unclipped and shoot with more freedom. Obviously while attached I can only shoot horizontally, but I found I was able to unclip just one side and be able to shoot vertical quickly as well. Another plus is that when I'm using a tripod I don't have any long strap to worry about getting in the way or getting blown around in the wind.The ONLY precaution is that if you have it on in my setup and are hiking/walking it will bouncy lightly against your chest. No problem at all. If you put a base plate on your camera that has 90 degree or pointy corners be aware that the bouncing could become very uncomfortable if the base plate sticks out from the back of the camera. I found out the hard way when a corner (hard plastic) went straight into my sternum. Pretty uncomfortable.Other than that, you'll love them!