Cotton Carrier began life when Andy Cotton, a special effects supervisor of over 26 years transitioned to life as a professional landscapes photographer and realised he couldn’t find a product that met his camera carrying needs in a comfortable, safe and accessible way. Working previously in special effects he followed the KISS principle – Keep it simple, stupid! With people’s lives at stake, there’s no room for error and he wanted to bring this simple and effective approach to his new ideas for camera carrying equipment. Cotton Carrier is also a member of 1% For The Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment, so by purchasing from the company you know you’re supporting a good cause.
The Cotton Carrier SlingBelt which I’ll be looking at in closer detail in this review is largely different to other carrying systems on the market, many of which I’ve also reviewed recently and you can find them in our best camera straps buying guide. The SlingBelt is different because it takes the weight away from your neck or even shoulders as a conventional camera strap or sling would, and instead puts it firmly around your waist via the belt system, with Cotton Carrier saying “This ergonomically designed belt sits comfortably and distributes the weight of your gear across your hips. Say goodbye to upper body fatigue and eliminate neck and shoulder pain.” It can also be used with optional accessories such as a second camera mount holster or lens bucket which I also managed to get hold of for this review.
