Shoulder Straps 2
The swivel hooks from Op/Tech are already much more than I need. They’re metal, and they weigh 40 grams each. I replaced them with plastic swivel hooks from ebay for 4 grams each. These were almost the only hooks I could find on the internet that were
cheap
plastic (for light weight) but have a metal spring rather than rely on plastic spring action
fit 1″ webbing
Next up, glue the swivel hooks in position so they don’t swivel. I wanted quick-attaching hooks in case I wanted to move the strap to another bag; otherwise I could have just looped the strap through a rectangular loop for ultimate light weight.
But swivel (or rotating) hooks are dumb. Most straps with swivel hooks are sold online with the promise that the swivel action reduces twisting. This is nonsense. The swivel action is why the strap gets twisted!












