Peak Design Mobile Crossbody Multi Strap Review: A Phone Strap You Can Unclip in a Second

This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to a Japanese retailer.

Quick take

Peak Design’s Mobile Crossbody Multi Strap fixes the thing I disliked most about phone crossbody straps: getting the phone off quickly. The connector won’t come loose when pulled sideways, but pops off with a firm upward tug, and clicks back on just as easily — handy at a transit gate or when you want to use the screen. It can also carry up to three items, so my AirPods hang next to my phone. It costs around ¥10,000, which is a lot for a strap.

Wearing the Peak Design Mobile Crossbody Multi Strap with a phone attached

What I tested

Peak Design Mobile Crossbody Multi Strap (black), bought with my own money
The case connector part, which I also bought separately (it turned out to be included in the box)
A Peak Design case and an Apple case on my iPhone
AirPods Pro in a case, hung on the same strap

What I found

The case connector is included — you don’t need to buy an extra one unless you use several phones.
Sandwiching the connector between the phone and the case made the case edge lift slightly on both cases I tried. Threading the strap through the case’s lanyard hole worked perfectly.
Length adjusts easily with a slider.
A button opens the clip so you can hang up to three items; AirPods fit through with their case on. I haven’t tried it, but it might even hold a compact camera.
The cord looks thin, but I’ve used Peak Design camera straps for years with a camera of about 1.5 kg and never had one break.

Who it’s for

Crossbody strap users who find the cord gets in the way when using the phone
Anyone who wants to go out hands-free in summer, or with kids
People who carry earbuds or keys and want them on the same strap

If style is your priority, Apple’s own crossbody strap feels nicer as an object, but it only holds a phone. I also think black was not the best color choice for me.

Watch the video

The full review is on YouTube (in Japanese). Around 1:02 I discover the part I bought twice, and around 6:14 I hang AirPods next to the phone.

【スマホショルダーの弱点を完全克服！】手ぶら外出の完成形。イヤホンや鍵も3点同時にぶら下げられるピークデザインの神ストラップ

Limitations

This is a first-impressions review, not a long-term test. The price I mention is approximate, in yen at the time of recording. Fit of the case connector depends on your case, so results may differ.

Products

Peak Design Mobile Crossbody Multi Strap: on Rakuten (Japan)

The link above may be an affiliate link. Peak Design products are widely sold outside Japan, so check your local Peak Design store or retailers for current pricing.

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