Wandrd Reimagined the Magnetic Camera Strap
Wandrd’s new Magnetic Camera Strap System is now available, bringing a redesigned approach to how photographers attach and switch camera straps.
The system uses magnetic alignment and mechanical locking hardware to let users connect or release a camera with one hand. In contrast, its modular design lets users move a strap between multiple camera bodies without repeatedly changing attachment hardware.
The collection is the result of more than two and a half years of development, Wandrd says. Instead of simply introducing another camera strap with quick-release clips, the company has developed its own connector hardware, webbing, and attachment components. The lineup includes two neck straps, a wrist strap, and a conversion kit for photographers who want to use the system with an existing strap.
A Different Approach to Camera Strap Attachments
Quick-release camera straps aren’t new, but Wandrd’s approach combines magnetic guidance with a separate mechanical locking mechanism. Its Magnetic CoreLock uses an internal magnet to draw a Torus Link into the correct position, where a self-centering design helps guide the connector into place. Spring-loaded locking buttons then secure the connection under tension.
The release mechanism requires a dual-pinch action, meaning photographers must deliberately press both sides of the connector to detach it. This separates the convenience of magnetic alignment from the mechanism that actually holds the camera.
Wandrd opted for PA66 fiberglass-reinforced nylon for the CoreLock instead of metal. The company says the material offers strength without adding unnecessary weight or introducing hard metal surfaces that could scratch camera equipment.
The connector is one part of a larger hardware redesign. Wandrd also developed custom Liquid Nylon Tubular Webbing, plus its own Torus Links and Torus Mount components, rather than building the system around readily available strap hardware.
Switching Between Cameras Without Changing Straps
One of the more practical aspects of the system is its approach to photographers who regularly work with multiple camera bodies. Each neck strap comes with four Torus Links, which can remain attached to individual cameras. Once the connectors are installed, photographers can move the same strap between bodies by engaging or releasing the CoreLock.
For wildlife and sports photographers, for example, this could make it easier to switch between different focal-length setups without transferring strap attachments each time. It also offers flexibility for photographers who use separate camera bodies for photography and video.
The Torus Links include a built-in wear indicator intended to help users identify when a connector needs replacing. The cord has three visual zones: black indicates that it is in good condition, yellow signals that replacement is needed, and red indicates that it should no longer be used.
Wandrd describes the links as low-profile connectors designed to remain on the camera rather than becoming another piece of hardware photographers need to remove between uses.
Three Ways to Carry a Camera
Rather than limiting the system to a single strap design, Wandrd is introducing three options for different camera setups and carrying preferences.
The Magnetic Camera Strap is the widest option at 30mm (1.2 inches) and is intended for heavier camera equipment and extended shooting sessions. The Magnetic Camera Strap Lite narrows the webbing to 15mm (0.6 inches), providing a slimmer option for compact cameras and lighter everyday setups.
For photographers who prefer a wrist-based connection, the Magnetic Wrist Strap also measures 15mm (0.6 inches). All three models use the same CoreLock attachment system and are available in Black, Wasatch Green, and Wandrd Red.
Both neck strap versions also include on-body storage, allowing the strap to clip to itself when it is not connected to a camera. This lets photographers keep the strap secured and out of the way while shooting handheld.
Adapting Existing Camera Straps
Photographers who already own a preferred strap do not necessarily have to replace it to use Wandrd’s new attachment system. The company is also introducing a DIY Magnetic Kit designed to convert compatible third-party straps to the CoreLock system.
Wandrd says the kit works with many leather straps, original equipment manufacturer camera straps, and other existing designs. This extends the system beyond its own collection and lets photographers keep their preferred strap material or design while changing how it attaches to a camera. Pricing for the DIY kit has not yet been announced.
Additional Torus Links are available separately in packs of four for $13, giving photographers more attachment points for multiple cameras or strap configurations.
Pricing and Availability
Wandrd’s Magnetic Camera Strap System is now available through the company’s website. The 30mm Magnetic Camera Strap costs $69, the 15mm Magnetic Camera Strap Lite costs $49, and the Magnetic Wrist Strap costs $39. Additional Torus Links cost $13 per pack of four, and the DIY Magnetic Kit is $29.
All three strap models are offered in Black, Wasatch Green, and Wandrd Red.
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