Slippery bag...

**tmacdon** · 01-20-2010, 09:27 AM

Hi ,

I have a wonderful Crumpler 6 million dollar bag. However, it easily slips off my shoulder when placed on nearly any smooth jacket-- leather, gore-tex, or twill. So I usually wear it like a sling, which is less than convenient. Is there anything one can put on the strap to produce more friction and less slippage? I have considered Velcro but that seems a bit like radical surgery. Does anyone have similar concerns?

Lloydy · 01-20-2010, 11:50 AM

I hate it when a bag slips all the time, I carry my camera on one shoulder and my tripod with a strap on the other shoulder.

When I'm in a charity shop or junk shop I look at all the bags in there specifically to find rubberised shoulder pads, I've bought womens large handbags ( purses for Americans ) before now just to rob the pad off the strap, but old laptop bags are the best, sometimes I use the complete strap.

I rarely pay more than £1 for the whole bag. But hey, I'm cheap!

Ratmagiclady · 01-20-2010, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by tmacdon

Hi ,

I have a wonderful Crumpler 6 million dollar bag. However, it easily slips off my shoulder when placed on nearly any smooth jacket-- leather, gore-tex, or twill. So I usually wear it like a sling, which is less than convenient. Is there anything one can put on the strap to produce more friction and less slippage? I have considered Velcro but that seems a bit like radical surgery. Does anyone have similar concerns?

You surely can, even get a new pad: but I don't know what it's like underneath there already. Is it just fabric or fake leather or something?

In a pinch, a few of bands cut from of old bicycle innertube slipped over the pad can work wonders, (just when you cut them, be sure and take care about the powder inside there, and wash it well, that stuff can be irritating.) Probably will take some mountain bike size tubing.

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-20-2010, 05:55 PM

You can replace the original strap with a Domke Gripper Utility Strap, which has non-slip rubber strips woven in on one side.
These are available in several widths and colors. Or the Domke US Postal Shoulder Pad can be used with your present strap.

Chris

Russell-Evans · 01-20-2010, 09:40 PM

Timbuk2 Bags - Tough-Tek Strap Pad US $15

Quote:

The strap pad attaches to any shoulder strap for added on-the-go comfort. Tough-Tek No-Slip model features rubberized non-slip material, especially for people who prefer to carry their bag on the shoulder, rather than across the chest (messenger-style). Tough-Tek No-Slip Strap Pad is available in black with a yellow swirl.

Thank you
Russell

Eds · 01-22-2010, 03:06 PM

I find the Domke straps quite good at overcoming this classic problem, and not particularly expensive either. Eds

slinco · 01-22-2010, 04:46 PM

I haven't used one yet, but these come highly recommended:

UPstrap Professional Non Slip Camera Straps

**Kerrowdown** · 02-07-2010, 05:05 PM

I extended the "third leg" strap on my Crumpler and use that, it keeps the bag in place over the shoulder.

01-20-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
tmacdon Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 143	Slippery bag... Hi , I have a wonderful Crumpler 6 million dollar bag. However, it easily slips off my shoulder when placed on nearly any smooth jacket-- leather, gore-tex, or twill. So I usually wear it like a sling, which is less than convenient. Is there anything one can put on the strap to produce more friction and less slippage? I have considered Velcro but that seems a bit like radical surgery. Does anyone have similar concerns?

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01-20-2010, 11:50 AM	#2
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	I hate it when a bag slips all the time, I carry my camera on one shoulder and my tripod with a strap on the other shoulder. When I'm in a charity shop or junk shop I look at all the bags in there specifically to find rubberised shoulder pads, I've bought womens large handbags ( purses for Americans ) before now just to rob the pad off the strap, but old laptop bags are the best, sometimes I use the complete strap. I rarely pay more than £1 for the whole bag. But hey, I'm cheap!

01-20-2010, 03:20 PM	#3
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by tmacdon Hi , I have a wonderful Crumpler 6 million dollar bag. However, it easily slips off my shoulder when placed on nearly any smooth jacket-- leather, gore-tex, or twill. So I usually wear it like a sling, which is less than convenient. Is there anything one can put on the strap to produce more friction and less slippage? I have considered Velcro but that seems a bit like radical surgery. Does anyone have similar concerns? You surely can, even get a new pad: but I don't know what it's like underneath there already. Is it just fabric or fake leather or something? In a pinch, a few of bands cut from of old bicycle innertube slipped over the pad can work wonders, (just when you cut them, be sure and take care about the powder inside there, and wash it well, that stuff can be irritating.) Probably will take some mountain bike size tubing.

01-20-2010, 05:55 PM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	You can replace the original strap with a Domke Gripper Utility Strap, which has non-slip rubber strips woven in on one side. These are available in several widths and colors. Or the Domke US Postal Shoulder Pad can be used with your present strap. Chris

01-20-2010, 09:40 PM	#5
Russell-Evans Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	Timbuk2 Bags - Tough-Tek Strap Pad US $15 Quote: The strap pad attaches to any shoulder strap for added on-the-go comfort. Tough-Tek No-Slip model features rubberized non-slip material, especially for people who prefer to carry their bag on the shoulder, rather than across the chest (messenger-style). Tough-Tek No-Slip Strap Pad is available in black with a yellow swirl. Thank you Russell

01-22-2010, 03:06 PM	#6
Eds Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 35	I find the Domke straps quite good at overcoming this classic problem, and not particularly expensive either. Eds

01-22-2010, 04:46 PM	#7
slinco Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 203	I haven't used one yet, but these come highly recommended: UPstrap Professional Non Slip Camera Straps

02-07-2010, 05:05 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	I extended the "third leg" strap on my Crumpler and use that, it keeps the bag in place over the shoulder.