For those who find the Cotton Carrier System for taking their cameras to the airsoft events as too much and would rather prefer working with a simpler but durable camera strap for DSLRs, then looking at the Echo Niner Camera Strap might be a good option. Besides that, pricing is good enough not to think twice in getting it since it is being retailed at US$32.00.

Most photographers value their gear highly and take pains to take care of them, even if they are in tough assignments. Whilst pro and semi-pro DSLR cameras and high end lenses nowadays are built for rugged use, a strap to carry these and be able to bear the weight of such equipment is much needed since a camera and lens that are banged and dropped will be turned useless and thousands of dollars thrown away.

The Echo Niner Camera Strap does not sport any unique material or strap system and the makers took a very straightforward approach that would appeal to the photographer who always find himself or herself in tactical situations. The strap utilises military-grade, nylon sling webbing, the same material that we already know for tactical slings and bag straps.To attach the strap to the camera what you can find at the ends of the strap are MilSpec 5-50 Parachute Cord, which is strong enough for strapping heavy loads.

Configuring the strap is also familiar for airsoft players --- it has quick release system to rapidly detach your camera if need be and you can also have an optional hand strap configuration which other photographers prefer to provide more stability when shooting the action. To adjust the length of the strap, it also uses a single pull one point adjusting system.

Whilst primary geared towards combat photographers, the Echo Niner Camera Strap would fit nicely in an urban environment, especially with the Urban Black version. It is also available in Multicam pattern and Coyote Brown Colour.

With all these camera carrying system such as the Echo Niner and the Cotton Carrier, I just hope that someone also builds a camera bag for the tactical environment that can accommodate longer zoom or prime lenses rather than those existing camera bags that can only accommodate entry level DSLRs and kit lenses.