Alongside our classic range of leather camera straps we offer this alternative take on the Type A and Type B Strapateers - and a fascinating piece of history.
Popular for decades, the so-called 'Hippie Strap' was found around the necks of festival-goers and pretty much everyone else who wanted something alternative - and a bit more characterful than a plain leather strap... Thebeguiling image of these straps endures because they are so strongly reminiscent of the 60s and 70s music scene on the West Coast of the USA... And of the intrepid adventures of so many of the world travellers who hit the 'Hippie Trail'
...But the problem with this strap - for any serious camera work - has always been the cumbersome, oversized width (many started out life as guitar straps) and the jangling, sharp edged hardware that frequently scars and often damages cameras.
Our new 'Worn Out West' straps offer the same rugged nature as our leather straps whilst recapturing that classic music-scene style. And we have carefully crafted these straps to not damage your camera!
You have the choice of the Type A for 35mm or digital cameras - which comes with standard split ring ends, or you can go for the Type B, which has a slightly wider strap (3/4" rather than the 1/2" width of the Type A) and is designed to carry heavier 35mm and digital cameras - alongside medium formats like the Rolleiflex and Hasselblad. Just choose the end clip fitting you need for the Type B: Hasselblad, Rolleiflex, Leica Sl Loop ends or just the standard 35mm split rings.
Whether you are just simply someone who loves the 'vibe' of the period and are maybe gearing up for this year's calendar of music festivals, our 'Worn Out West' straps offer both a nice evocative twist on the past and a cool take on the present.
