Best climbing slings & runners according to redditors

I have two standard split key rings both hooked to the metal loops on one side of my camera. I then have a rock climbing sewn sling put through both of the rings. I then usually keep a small rock climbing carabiner clipped to the sling. I wrap tape around split wrings once the sling is attached so the ring edges don't snag the sling. This setup is light and strong and gives me a few options for carry. If you want to carry it by hand you double up the sling and it is now half the length of the full sling. Doubling it up may make it the right size to hang off of a shoulder for short people, but I'm bigger and my sling isn't long enough for that. If you want to put it over your shoulder and across your chest you can. When you want to draw the camera up the sling slides through the split rings easily and doesn't catch on clothes. When you're done you can let it down and it hangs by your side. If I don't want to wear the sling I can hook the sling, using the carabiner, to a back pack, belt, or a belt loop which is nice for hiking near cliff edges or waterfalls as well as areas where I might be afraid of someone grabbing and running off with my camera. The sling and carabiner are rated to about 22kN or approximately 4,945 lbs. I don't think the split rings could hold that, but it is more than enough for a camera if you have decent split rings. The whole setup is relatively cheap compared to some of the slick commercial setups some have. It does have disadvantages. You probably need to find the right sling length for your frame size. The sling I have works well for me, but would probalby have a camera hanging by a short person's knees. They do sell different length slings so you just need to keep it in mind if you buy one. Once the split rings are on, the sling threaded through the rings, and the rings taped over, you can't just pull the sling and rings off at a moments notice. Also if you aren't used to it and don't naturally pull the sling out of the way it likes to slide in front of short lenses. Also the strap is really this which is fine for me, but if you are carrying a pro body with a long pro zoom it might be awkward. When I have my f2.8 80-200 mm and battery grip on I usually am holding on to the camera and lens all the time anyways.

I can take a few pictures later if people are interested.

This isn't a "you will immediately die" type of thing, and also differs by area you climb in. In the United States, static anchor material (nylon slings, dyneema slings, Metolius PAS) are very common, people use them, and are fine. Just don't load them dynamically.

I used to use a variety of the above, until I went climbing in Europe. In France specifically, dynamic personals are pretty much always used. Most people either buy one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Beal-Dynadoubleclip-40cm-75cm-LDC40-75/dp/B001MJSOVK), which is what I have and absolutely love, or cut off a length of old climbing rope and use it. Honestly, I would recommend this. Gives you lots of options, and is a non-static system.

It's a bit expensive but I've ended up really liking it. And it also uses dynamic instead of static line -

http://www.amazon.com/Beal-Dynaconnexion-40Cm-80Cm-LDCO40-80/dp/B004R1KG9S

the floor dimensions are basically 4 foot by 8 foot. If I move it away from the wall there would be no problem spinning.

As for the strap, its a 22 kN climbing runner, the carabiner is a 25 kN twist lock self locking carabiner similar to this one, and the swivel is a 30 kN climbing swivel. All the equipment is used in rock climbing and can take a fall or static load of at least 4000 lbs, the weak point being the sling. kn to lbs is not exact but its very safe. The ring has a 22 kN sling larks headed around the ring and the swivel, the rope is purely decorative.

I have used versions of all the equipment rock climbing and have had a couple falls, every thing held up as expected (and was retired after the fall).

I really hope you meant a dynamic rope and not a static. Do NOT climb on a static rope, even for top roping.

Get some non lockers. These are good, full size biners and you can take an extra 20% off that already dirt cheap price with the code EXTRA20.

Get at least six lockers. One for each bolt, two for your masterpoint, one for belaying, and one extra. People like to say you only need one locker for your masterpoint, but two makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

You'll need some webbing too, for slinging trees and extending anchors. I would get at least two 30' pieces.

Edit: math is hard

I absolutely LOVED my Kavu Rope Sling for travel. You can sling across the front of your body and walk with your bag, and it also is big enough to hold a water bottle. It also had nice separated pockets which I liked. But it's kind of bulky and canvas so you may have trouble fitting it inside another bag. My other go-to now is to just carry a small collapsible or lightweight tote bag inside my bag/purse for when my day has to expand my walk around needs. Minuses are that it's just a big sack and may not be the safest?

Climbing-rated carabiner (preferably a locking carabiner) through the end of the ball eye-screws.

Climbing-rated sling over your pull-up bar with the ends of the sling hooked into the carabiner. You'll want to choose an appropriate sling length so that the grip balls hang (phrasing!) at your desired height.

https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Rock-Super-Screw-Carabiner/dp/B003E2WV80/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1518110798&sr=1-3&keywords=climbing+carabiner

https://www.amazon.com/Newdoar-Runners-Climbing-Lightweight-Slinging/dp/B075GRHYTX/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1518110547&sr=8-22&keywords=climbing+webbing+loop

I have the dynaconnexion. It's the same one they use in the video. It has 2 clip in points 40 and 80 cm from the belay loop so I anchor in with the longer one and put my rappel device on the middle one. I weigh it, and unclip the anchor to rappel. [Here's the link, it's only a few bucks more than a PAS] (http://www.amazon.com/Beal-Dynaconnexion-40Cm-Slings-Webbing/dp/B004R1KG9S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371303409&sr=8-1&keywords=dynaconnexion)

Was it one of these? https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/170594/kavu-mini-rope-sling-bag-polyester

Edit: here’s one that maybe fits your description: KAVU Original Rope Sling Bag Polyester Crossbody Backpack - Harvest Floral https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YNRSTPJ/

KAVU Original Rope Sling Bag Polyester Crossbody Backpack - Harvest Floral https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YNRSTPJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ix5XDbAGVFWCF