Tommy Heinrich, the first climber from Argentina to summit Everest, took several OP/TECH USA products on his trips in May of 1995 and May of 1998. He's determined to climb without oxygen---but not without his OP/TECH USA gear! We all wish him safe journeys.

Tommy was involved with the recent Polish HiMountain Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition 2006/2007 which was covered by National Geographic magazine.

Jessica Rousseau uses OP/TECH USA straps on all of her cameras from her Leica to a heavy DSLR with a big zoom lens attached. "The neoprene makes my 5lb-plus camera and lens comfortable to carry in all situations. I have had the strap wrapped around my neck and wrist in various configurations while riding a bike through forest tracks, while climbing to the top of a 100ft plus mast on a sailing ship in Antarctica, and while dangling off a rock face photographing rock climbers just to name a few. The strap is extremely comfortable and uniquely versatile, is lightweight and non-bulky so it doesn't get in my way when I'm trying to get the out-of-the-way shots. It has never failed me and even though it is coming into its 11th year of use it's still solid. I trust it 100% to hold my gear."

Kennan & Karen Ward: For 25 years now I have made my living photographing wild places and wild animals. When I was younger it was hard to imagine any pain coming from doing the things I love to do; adventure! Luckily, early on I found the OP/TECH USA camera straps. I could not even think of using anything else! I have seen imitations, but OP/TECH USA is superior in quality, and two steps ahead of the technical advances. When I see my buddies bent over and talking about chiropractors when they get home, I buy them OP/TECH USA gear for their birthday. I have a lot of good friends, and they all use the product now when I see them! Thank you OP/TECH USA, we love your products!

Al Berger is a Professional Rodeo photographer based out of Spokane, Washington. As a rodeo photographer he moves around bucking horses and bulls with his equipment all the time. For more than 15 years he has trusted the welfare of his expensive camera equipment entirely to OP/TECH USA camera straps.

"In all my years of using the OP/TECH USA Pro straps I can honestly say I have never worried about damage to any of my bodies or lenses because of a busted camera strap. I would recommend the Op/Tech USA Pro straps for anyone who wants a comfortable and safe way to carry their camera bodies or lenses."

I am writing to inform you of my experience with a Soft Pouch- Zippeez which I purchased about 18 months ago to encase my new Minolta Dimage G400 camera. To be brief, I will tell you the pouch fell from my backpack while I was hiking in the Pocono Mountains on 11/27/05. In early 02/2006 I returned to the area on the chance I might find the camera. After walking for nearly an hour in an attempt to retrace my route, I paused for a moment and there at my feet was the black camera pouch - I had nearly stepped on it. I should mention that there had been sub-freezing temperatures and over a foot of snow. The pouch was completely dry inside and the camera worked perfectly. I just wanted to let you know I think you make a great product.

Thanks.

Robert W.