I spend my life walking to gigs with a hardshell guitar case and bag strapped to my body. So having a grippy and comfortable strap is essential. I have a long history with Eagle Creek straps and own four I bought in the 90s and early 2000s. Those straps are the bee's knees of strapdom: military spec metal hardware, tough nylon webbing and the world's most comfy and grippy shoulder pad. Those old straps are still going strong but my guitar collection has been growing, hence another Eagle Creek strap.

This new Eagle Creek strap is not nearly as robust as their old design. Yes, the picture looks kind of like the old design--similar clips and materials--but the strap and pad are much smaller, obviously intended for light duty on a messenger, computer or camera bag. Carrying a heavy guitar case or fully loaded tote bag is all about a thick, wide, grippy and comfy shoulder pad. And this shoulder pad is thin and bites into my shoulder with a heavy load. Alas, this is the only strap Eagle Creek makes. So my quest for the perfect heavy load strap continues. The nearest to old Eagle Creek quality I've found is the pricy&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Victorinox-Comfort-Fit-Shoulder-Strap-Black-One-Size/dp/B003JH7MT8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Victorinox  Comfort Fit Shoulder Strap,Black,One Size</a>. However if you need a light duty strap for a small camera bag or messenger, the Eagle Creek may be just the ticket.