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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tvc15_2000" data-source="post: 735260" data-attributes="member: 4960">Both Leica and Zeiss use the typical 3 bar sliders to attach the straps. In addition to a free sliding sleeve  to keep the doubled portions organized. I don’t trust 3 bar sliders on any of my binoculars since I once almost dropped a pair when the end slipped out of the slider. Since then I fold over the end of the strap and sew it with a few stitches so their is no way it can slide out. The Zeiss neck strap made our of black nylon weave. Very thin, lightweight and supple. No neoprene. It is about 3/16 (of an inch) wide on the entire length. The Leica strap is has 3/16 wide ends with a middle portion that is about ½ inch wide. Black nylon weave no neoprene. The Leica strap appeals to me more because of the wide portion from a design aspect. In my mind I see a benefit – but not in actual use!Both straps provide equal comfort (for me) with a shirt on, I have not done bare neck briding yet but I don’t expect a chafing problem because these wonderful binoculars are so light weight. They do not cut into your neck. They are a pleasure to carry for long periods of time. I walk for an hour at work daily and I am often not aware I have the binoculars on. But its not summer with a no collar shirt. There are many after market straps available if these are not to your liking One advantage of the nylon strap that comes with these binoculars is you can store the binoculars and strap in the nylon binocular case because the straps are so compact.  The Zeiss did not come with any caps. The Leica come with individual exit pupil caps. They are hard black plastic with a potrusion for the strap to go through. They attach individualy to the strap and are removed or placed over the exit pupil one at a time. They hang out of the way when not in use. I do not use them and I do not miss caps  on the Ziess. When the binocs are not in use I remove them from my neck and place them in the case.  The cases are both sturdy padded nylon and protect the binocs very well. The Zeiss closes with Velcro and the binoculars ride horizontally on  a/your waist belt. The Leica’s ride vertically on a/your waist belt. I have previously stated I prefer the Zeiss case because removal with one hand is easy with the Velcro and case design. I find the Leica case requires 2 hands (for me). I am adjusting to that too. It would be possible to use the Leica case with the neck strap on your neck if that level of protection is required. I have not tried that with the Zeiss case since it works best for me on my waist belt. I doubt anyone but me would would be dissatisfied with either case!</blockquote>

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