Cotton Carrier CCS G3 harness review

The Cotton Carrier G3 harness wraps around your torso to dock your camera and free up your hands

Cotton Carrier G3 worn by a man in a burgandy jacket outdoors in a woods
(Image: © Future)

Digital Camera World Verdict

The Cotton Carrier CCS G3 harness provided good comfort by distributing the camera weight on my shoulders, ideal for using large telephoto lenses, however, very heavy setups can still cause some discomfort. It allowed quick access to the camera but I found it may squeak due to its plastic-on-metal mounting. If you are looking for something for lighter gear then check out the Skout G2.

Pros

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    Patented Twist & Lock design

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    Charcoal Grey or Realtree Xtra Camo colorways

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    Quick to get shooting

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    Safety tether

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    Rain cover

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    Shoulder straps are only held on with velcro

Cons

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    Can rub up against the back of your neck with heavier kit

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    CCS Hub mounts are expensive if you need another

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    Doesn’t come with the binocular attachment

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    Becomes harder to dock and undock very cumbersome telephoto lenses

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Designed for the active photographer, Cotton Carrier’s CCS G3 harness supports a camera with a long lens attached to its large chest plate on the front, bringing it within easy reach for quick shooting and also freeing up your hands when you’re not taking photos.

The camera harness is made in Vietnam and assembled in Canada. It arrived in eco-friendly cardboard packaging and Cotton Carrier is also a member of 1% For The Planet, an organization whose members contribute at least 1% of sales to the preservation of restoration of the natural environment, so it’s good to know you’re supporting an ethical business if these are causes you care deeply about.

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FeaturesThe CCS G3 comes with decent features including a rain cover, safety strap, lens stabilizer and chest adjustments between 26-57”★★★★☆
DesignThe G3 harness feels durable with its faux canvas material, but heavy loads can cause discomfort. Velcro-secured straps held 6kg, though detachment remains a concern.★★★☆☆
PerformanceThe G3 offers quick access to a camera with lens and distributes weight comfortably, but the mount squeaks, and the Twist & Lock struggles with heavier lenses.★★★☆☆
ValueThe Cotton Carrier G3 costs $129 in the US or £129 in the UK, more than the Skout G2 ($99/£69). Both harnesses effectively free your hands and enhance comfort by distributing weight to your shoulders.★★★★☆

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Dan Mold
Deputy Editor

Deputy Editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Dan also brings his technical wizardry and editing skills to Digital Camera World. He has been writing about all aspects of photography for over 10 years, having previously served as technical writer and technical editor for Practical Photography magazine, as well as Photoshop editor on Digital Photo

Dan is an Adobe-certified Photoshop guru, making him officially a beast at post-processing – so he’s the perfect person to share tips and tricks both in-camera and in post. Able to shoot all genres, Dan provides news, techniques and tutorials on everything from portraits and landscapes to macro and wildlife, helping photographers get the most out of their cameras, lenses, filters, lighting, tripods, and, of course, editing software.