Let’s be honest, the standard strap that came with your fancy mirrorless camera is a tragedy. It screams “amateur tourist,” is aggressively itchy, and looks like it was manufactured in a sad, grey basement. Your camera deserves better. Your shoulder deserves better. Your Instagram feed certainly deserves better.

Enter the Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap (£63), the ultimate accessory that promises to be the “most versatile pro camera strap in the world.” This isn’t just a strap; it’s a high-performance harness for your photographic ambitions. It’s perfectly suited for your sleek mirrorless or light DSLR, though, like an overachieving intern, it’s “fully capable of carrying larger cameras as well.”

The genius is in the tactical webbing: one side is silky smooth “seatbelt-style nylon” for effortlessly gliding across your chest in sling mode (great for quick-draw photo ops). Flip it over, and the “grippy side” with improved silicone grip kicks in, ensuring your precious gear stays cemented to your shoulder when you’re wading through a crowd.

With the proprietary Anchor Link system, your camera is connected at two points, making it more stable than a seasoned monk. And fear not, these Anchors are beasts, each holding over 200lbs (90kg)—that’s enough to secure a mid-sized pig or, more relevantly, your $5,000 professional rig.

Available in sophisticated shades like Ash and Sage (with gold-rated leather) or the vegan-friendly Black and Coyote (with Hypalon accents), the Slide Lite is the necessary upgrade that shouts, “I take high-quality photos, and I don’t compromise on tactical style or shoulder comfort.” Stop letting a flimsy strip of fabric betray your photographic prowess. Buy the strap. Secure the shot.