I have now for a few years been using the elastic "Bino" harness, the type that crosses the straps on your back. I am on my second one now, the first lasted several years before the elastic finally stretched out. I plan on changing the straps on the old one and it will be as good as new for use on another bino that I have. This design is much better than just hanging the "binocs" around your neck. The harness takes all the weight off your neck, which can cause a real pain in the neck and when you lean over to look straight down the binocs don't swing down away from your chest blocking your view. There is no way that I would go back to a standard neck strap. The harness also works great for carrying SLR cameras.