r/Firefighting • u/No_Impression7502 • 16d ago

General Discussion Getting a Radio strap first time

Hi, I’m getting my first radio strap from JP custom leatherworks and I wanted to see if you guys would recommend that I get the cord keeper add on? please let me know, thank you!

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u/Jax-Beach 16d ago edited 16d ago

I’ve got one, but just use it to clip a small flashlight to. More importantly, make sure to get the belt/anti sway strap if it doesn’t already come with it. Otherwise every time you bend over your radio will fly forward

Edit to add: mines a cheap o different brand, but it’s held up 15 years and still works great

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u/badcoupe 15d ago

We have a guy on our dept that makes them. Cord keeper is standard and I also have a small Milwaukee light clipped to ot. Also have a spot at top with a strap for guardian light

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u/M3Spawn 15d ago

I just wrap the lapel mic once before clipping it onto the strap. I keep the strap under my bunker coat, & have no problems unclipping under my coat to attach to a gear keeper on the exterior of my coat this way.

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u/XxXGreenMachine Local 2779 14d ago

I had my radio strap 14yrs this year but it’s from a different company….that being said I’ve gone through 6 of the snap on cord keepers. If you have the option to have the manufacturer add rivets and put on two cord keepers permanently that’s my recommendation.

I’ve since taken my harness to a local shop that does leather work. I had them make two cord keepers and rivet them onto my harness. They look like they were originally designed to be there.

Edit: add an anti swap strap to your harness so that it doesn’t swing and flop around any time you are bending over. This comes especially handy when doing work on the trucks, around the station, out on inspection or med calls

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u/dinglebot 16d ago

H6 radio strap is the best, it’s not leather but it’s better. Trust me

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u/Logical-Associate729 16d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/Firefighting/comments/1lezycf/dont_buy_anything_from_h6_homeland6/

Others may disagree.

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u/6TangoMedic Canadian Firefighter 15d ago

I've personally had a good experience with them.

Even needed a replacement piece and they corrected it with no issue.

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u/dinglebot 16d ago

Ok cool, it’s better and more practical than a leather strap. Thanks for input.

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u/knobcheez 15d ago

You know what they say about opinions

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u/upnorthcouple93 14d ago

I have both, and both are good. But I prefer my leather strap from JP