You really can't beat it, mine is worn out more than any other I own. the best feature is the compartments that keep everything well organized. There's no rooting around in one large compartment for what ever you need (I hate that, especially in public!). I use a nylon Prana chalk bag strap for it. http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH The Cavscout straps are nice too, but I try to match leather to leather & nylon to nylon. But that's just me