Review
Peak Design Leash Camera Strap Review: The Last Strap You'll Buy
Quick-connect anchors, slim profile, and a length that adjusts in one motion. The Leash is why your old neck strap is collecting dust.
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What it is
The Peak Design Leash is a slim, adjustable camera strap built around the company's Anchor Link quick-connect system. According to Peak Design's published specs, it uses a seatbelt-style nylon webbing, weighs 2.2 oz, and supports cameras up to 200 lb — overbuilt for any mirrorless or DSLR setup. The Anchor Links snap on and off in seconds, letting the same strap move between bodies or convert between neck and sling carry.
Who it's for
It's pitched at photographers who want a single strap that works across multiple cameras and carry styles — sling for walking around, neck for static shooting, wrist via the optional Cuff add-on. Industry consensus indicates Peak Design defined this quick-connect category; the main alternatives are the BlackRapid Sport for heavier DSLRs and OP/TECH USA neoprene straps for budget buyers.
Key specs and how they compare
Published specs list a width of 19 mm, length adjustable from 33" to 57", and four included Anchor mounting points. Versus the Peak Design Slide at roughly the same price, the Leash is narrower and lighter — better for travel mirrorless bodies, less ideal for full-frame DSLRs with heavy zoom lenses. Versus generic third-party Anchor-compatible straps, the Peak Design version uses the latest v4 Anchors, which buyers report have not had the cord-wear issues reported in earlier generations.
What reviewers and buyers are saying
Published reviews converge on the Anchor system being the actual product — the strap webbing itself is good, but the quick-disconnect is what creates lock-in to the Peak Design ecosystem. Buyers report swapping the Leash between two bodies in under five seconds and the aluminum length-adjuster staying put under load. Common complaints mention the narrow webbing digging in with heavy lens combos over long shoots, and v3 Anchor cord wear on older units (Peak Design replaced affected units; v4 is the current shipping version).
Value for the price
At around $40, the Leash is mid-range for a name-brand strap — above $15 OP/TECH options and well below $80+ BlackRapid Sport sling straps. For mirrorless shooters who own one to three bodies, industry consensus indicates this is the buy-once strap; for heavy DSLR or telephoto-zoom users, a wider Peak Design Slide or BlackRapid Sport is the better call.
What we love
- ✓Quick-release anchors swap between bodies in seconds
- ✓Adjusts length one-handed
- ✓Slim, packable webbing
- ✓Lifetime warranty
Where it falls short
- –Too thin for very heavy telephoto rigs
- –Anchors take getting used to
FAQ
Will the anchors hold a heavy camera?
Yes — rated to 200 lb. For pro telephoto setups Peak Design recommends the thicker Slide strap.
Does it fit any camera?
Anchors thread through any standard strap lug — works on mirrorless, DSLR, and most rangefinders.
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