Practical, easy to change. I prefer leather straps, but knowing I'll be in a wet, damp, and muddy environment, I would prefer this synthetic strap, knowing that it can be reused as an adjustable strap for a variety of uses when I'm at it I'm the traffic jam on a hike or at a remote workplace. I don't have (and probably won't) use it as a tool or weapon belt, although I could use it as a backup device for water rescue or fast diving.