Last Updated: October 2, 2026
A modular bag strap system is an interchangeable strap and connector setup that lets one bag switch between crossbody, shoulder, and backpack carry without tools or a second bag. At Strapistry, we built ours around that exact problem: the tote you already love, carried the way you actually need it today. Strapistry designs and finishes every product in this guide, so read it as a buyer's guide to our own lineup, not an independent review.
The Strapistry Liberty Heritage Strap: 2-inch woven webbing with gold-tone swivel clips
We compared every kit on five points: carry styles unlocked, install speed, connection security under load, hardware looks, and expandability.
Each kit scales by strap and connector count, so you only pay for the carry styles you want.
Kit |
Price |
Straps |
Connectors |
Carry Styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Starter Carry Kit |
$35 |
1 |
2 |
Crossbody |
$49 |
2 |
4 |
Crossbody, shoulder, backpack |
|
Complete Carry Kit |
$69 |
3 |
6 |
All three, no swapping |
3-Strap Bundle |
$48 |
3 |
None |
Strap wardrobe only |
4-Strap Bundle |
$60 |
4 |
None |
Strap wardrobe only |
6-Strap Bundle |
$84 |
6 |
None |
Strap wardrobe only |
Woven Strap (single) |
$22 |
1 |
None |
Strap wardrobe only |
Signature Gold Connectors (2) |
$16 |
None |
2 |
Hardware only |
Color Match Connectors (2) |
$16 |
None |
2 |
Hardware only |
If you want to buy an adjustable crossbody bag strap and nothing more, the Starter Carry Kit is the cleanest entry point at $35. One strap, two connectors, crossbody carry, with no tools needed.
Two straps and four connectors deliver three carry styles for $49. For crossbody or shoulder, two connectors sit on the bag's ends; for backpack mode, you move them to the front and back and clip in both straps.
The Complete Carry Kit is the one to buy if you want every carry style ready at once: three adjustable woven straps and six connectors for $69, and once set up, you never swap connectors again.
Any strap system has a few parts that take the most wear. Check these from time to time:
A kit lets one bag you already own work as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or backpack, which can cost less than buying a separate bag for each carry style.
Signature Gold Connectors™ — Package of 2
At $69, the Complete Carry Kit covers all three carry styles, and straps and connectors are sold separately if you ever need spares.
Bundles exist to change your bag's look without buying another bag. The Woven Strap is $22 alone, or $48 for three, $60 for four, and $84 for six.
Strapistry™ Complete Carry Kit →
Both connector sets cost $16 for two and attach one strap with no tools. The main difference is the look.
Feature |
Signature Gold |
Color Match |
|---|---|---|
Material |
Solid brass with light-gold dip |
Soft EVA tabs |
Hardware |
Die-cut gold screw |
Light gold D-rings, white buttons |
Look |
Contrasting, jewelry-inspired |
Tonal, blends into the strap |
Best for |
Bags where hardware is a feature |
Straps you want to disappear |
Both connector types are made for bags with handles or holes, including Bogg® Style bags and perforated totes. Strapistry straps use gold-tone swivel clips that connect through handle loops, D-rings, or straight into the holes on perforated totes. If your bag has no handles, loops, or holes, it isn't a good fit.
Choose Signature Gold when you want the hardware noticed and your bag has solid anchor points. Choose Color Match when you want only the strap seen.
Knowing how to attach a crossbody strap to a tote needs no tools, no sewing and no tailor.
A modular bag strap system is a set of interchangeable straps and connectors that attach to a bag you already own, letting you switch between crossbody, shoulder and backpack carry without buying a new bag. The Strapistry Complete Carry Kit uses two connectors on the bag ends for crossbody or shoulder carry, and four on the front and back for backpack carry. You clip on the strap you want and change styles in seconds with no tools or sewing.
Most totes, purses and beach bags work, as long as they have handles or holes the connectors can attach to. Strapistry straps use swivel clips that connect through handle loops, D-rings, or straight into the holes on perforated totes like Bogg® Style bags. Strapistry woven straps are 2 inches wide and adjust from 24 to 50 inches. Bags with no attachment point at all are the main exception.
Often, but it depends on the bag. Strapistry connectors need an existing attachment point: handle loops, D-rings, or holes like those on a perforated tote. Many leather purses and canvas totes have handles but no rings or holes, and most plain canvas totes need sewn-on D-ring tabs before a crossbody strap can attach. Check your bag's attachment points before you buy. Choose Signature Gold Connectors (solid brass with a light-gold dip) if you want the hardware to show, or Color Match Connectors (EVA tabs) if you want it to blend into the strap.
Start with how you carry. If you only want hands-free crossbody, the Starter Carry Kit at $35 has one strap and two connectors. If you want crossbody, shoulder and backpack from one purchase, the Dual Carry Kit at $49 has two straps and four connectors. The Complete Carry Kit at $69 adds a third strap and two more connectors so all three carries stay set up at once. Match strap color to your bag, then pick Signature Gold or Color Match connectors.
The Strapistry system avoids drilling, sewing and adhesive. Connectors attach through handle loops or into holes your bag already has, and the Signature Gold version is solid brass with a light-gold dip finish, secured by a die-cut gold screw. Because nothing is cut or glued, you can remove the connectors and return the bag to its original state. Check that your handle loops or holes fit the connector before installing.
