In the years since the original review was written, the connectors on all the above-mentioned straps have been changed to a slimmer-profile all-metal swivel hook. This would make them fit any computer bag’s connections, and provide the much-needed confidence in the Bag Strap.

Jules wrote:

This review must be heaven-sent…I used the standard strap that came with my Toshiba laptop bag until it hurt my shoulder so bad I could barely lug it around. I then nicked a strap (kinda “springy”-like) from one of my dad’s old bags and it works fine for now. But seeing as I walk an aggregate of 3 miles everyday in the course of my work, with my laptop, I would need to look for an ergonomic strap soon.

I am currently carrying two laptops, a 6×12 wacom tablet, a portable hard drive, along with power bricks and other misc accessories in my laptop bag. Of course I have a separate backpack that contains my camera gear. I don’t know what the stuff weighs anymore and I am quite sure I don’t want to know. The OP/Tech straps are terrific. I worried that they might eventually lose their spring, but, after well over a year (two?) of extreme use/abuse, mine are all still like new.

judie wrote:

Yes, because a gentleman never tells.

Thanks judie. I am rarely called a gentleman (and that is certainly NOT what Julie called me when she took the picture)

flieslikeabrick wrote:

I’d just like to say that after reading the review I was inclined to [and did] buy the OP/Tech S.O.S. Mini strap from the photo store that was linked in the review

Glad to hear it, Mr. Brick. Do you like the strap? As I said, my mini S.O.S. is on my camera bag and I go NOWHERE without it.

rodaniel wrote:

Just wondering – have you ever tried a Timbuk2 bag?

I haven’t tried one of these, yet, but I will certainly keep them in mind. Thanks for the suggestion.

Just wondering – have you ever tried a Timbuk2 bag? Granted, the straps that come with a Timbuk2 are not removable and so cannot be used on another bag, but I do like that they offer a longer length for us guys who are a bit longer in the torso or just taller overall. And the strap pad add-on (looks very similar to the OP/Tech strap’s pad) is really comfortable!

Anyway, I highly recommend trying a Timbuk2 next time you’re in the market for a new bag.

Rob

williamray wrote:

All I can say is that I should not say.

:blink:

Yes, because a gentleman never tells.

volan wrote:

The review stated that you like the OP/TECH S.O.S strap. I’m wondering if you’ve tried the “Absolute” Strap by Tom Bihn. If so I’d like to know how they compare.

I took at look at Tom Bihn’s Absolute strap. The web page stated that it is manfactured by OP/TECH for Mr. Bihn. It looks identical to the S.O.S straps that I reviewed. Pretty sure the only difference is the name.

questionfear wrote:

so, what did she call you??? you’re clearly laughing in the picture, and now my curiosity is overcoming me….

All I can say is that I should not say.

:blink:

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