Lowepro’s Workshop Tips
#7 How to Reattach Sternum Straps
Your Lowepro camera bag was built and designed to protect your camera gear through the toughest situations and the most challenging assignments. It is built not only to be useful and comfortable, but also to be durable so that it can last longer, reducing both our and your environmental impact.
That's why we have created Lowepro Workshop Tips, a series of guides on how to maintain, repair, and refresh the integrity and functionality of your camera bag, so it can have a longer life.
Piping System
The piping system can be a bit tricky. If your strap has simply slid off the end of the rail, you might be able to slide it back on with some patience. However, our latest bags are designed to prevent this.
Steps to Reattach:
How to Reattach Sternum Straps
Hello, adventurers! Today, we're diving into the basics of reattaching sternum straps on your backpacks. Whether you're dealing with the piping system or the SlideCam system, we've got you covered.
#1 Pinch the piping:
Use pliers or a vice to create a narrower section away from your usual strap position.
Piping System
The piping system can be a bit tricky. If your strap has simply slid off the end of the rail, you might be able to slide it back on with some patience. However, our latest bags are designed to prevent this.
Steps to Reattach:
#1 Pinch the piping:
Use pliers or a vice to create a narrower section away from your usual strap position.
#2 Push the clip on:
Start with the end of the clip and push it on gradually. Pinch more as you go if needed.
#3 Encourage recovery:
Gently squeeze the pinched section to help it recover.
#2 Push the clip on:
Start with the end of the clip and push it on gradually. Pinch more as you go if needed.
#3 Encourage recovery:
Gently squeeze the pinched section to help it recover.
SlideCam System
Our newer bags feature the SlideCam system, which is easier to remove and replace.
Steps to Reattach:
#1 Expose the webbing:
Find and expose the top end of the slide webbing.
SlideCam System
Our newer bags feature the SlideCam system, which is easier to remove and replace.
Steps to Reattach:
#1 Expose the webbing:
Find and expose the top end of the slide webbing.
#2 Feed the webbing on:
Hold the cam open and feed the webbing into the bottom of the part.
#3 Tuck and lock:
Tuck the webbing back under its cover and lock the SlideCam in place.
#2 Feed the webbing on:
Hold the cam open and feed the webbing into the bottom of the part.
#3 Tuck and lock:
Tuck the webbing back under its cover and lock the SlideCam in place.
Replacement Parts
If you've lost either type of sternum strap, don't worry! You can get a replacement by following the link below or by reaching out to our customer service team.
We hope this guide helps you get your bag back on the trail. For more tips and tricks, stay tuned to our blog and videos. Happy adventuring!