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For photographers who live out of a backpack and chase light in new places every day, the smallest details in gear design can make a big difference. Peak Design—long known for its clever solutions for carrying, clipping, and connecting cameras—has just released two additions to its lineup that aim to make travel photography simpler and sleeker: the new Form series of camera straps and a Field Plate that mounts without tools.
The Form Strap Series: Minimalist Design Meets Function
The Form line represents a new direction for Peak Design. Instead of adjustable sliders and complex webbing, these straps embrace a minimalist approach with clean materials and fixed lengths. Photographers can choose between braided rope or premium leather, each available in several sizes for wrist, neck, or cross-body carry.
The Rope version blends strength and flexibility in a lightweight braided design, making it comfortable for long travel days. The Leather version uses full-grain material with sealed edges and machined hardware, designed for shooters who want a refined look without sacrificing reliability. Both connect using Peak Design’s fifth-generation Anchor Link system—the same quick-connect design trusted across the company’s bags and clips—allowing photographers to switch between cameras instantly. Color options range from understated black to natural tan and ocean blue, letting users match their gear to their personal aesthetic. Prices start around fifty dollars for Rope models and seventy-nine dollars for Leather.
For anyone working on the go, gear that saves time and space can change the pace of a trip. The fixed-length Form straps eliminate dangling hardware and adjustment buckles, reducing snag points when navigating airports or crowded streets. The quick-connect anchors make it easy to detach a strap for packing or to switch between cameras mid-shoot.
The Field Plate: Tool-Free Tripod Mounting
Alongside the straps, Peak Design has introduced the Field Plate, a compact base plate designed for anyone tired of fumbling for coins or Allen keys. Its standout feature is a pop-up thumb screw that tightens or releases the plate by hand—no extra tools, no stripped screws.
Machined from lightweight aluminum and topped with a rubberized pad to prevent slippage, the Field Plate fits standard ¼-inch tripod threads and is compatible with most Arca-type heads, as well as Peak Design’s own tripods and Capture Clip system. Four built-in anchor points allow you to attach any Peak Design strap directly to the plate, keeping your setup compact and organized. It retails for about forty dollars. Tool-free mounting lets photographers switch quickly between handheld and tripod work without losing a moment of light, and the slim profile adds virtually no bulk—a plus when every ounce counts on the road.
Refined Tools for Travel Photographers
These new accessories aren’t about reinventing photography; they’re about refining the experience. Rope straps appeal to minimalists and adventure shooters who value durability and quick drying, while Leather straps suit photographers who see their gear as part of their personal style. Fixed lengths may not suit everyone, but they keep things simple and reliable. The Field Plate is one of those small upgrades you appreciate most when you’re miles from a toolbox—a quick twist of the thumb, and you’re shooting again.
Peak Design has built its reputation on thoughtful engineering for people who actually use their gear in the field. With the Form straps and the Field Plate, the company continues to blur the line between technical performance and everyday style—precisely what travel photographers have been asking for. In short, these are products made not just to carry your camera, but to keep you moving freely while you create.
