I’ve used this leash now on two hikes one 13km and one 15km.
So my 4 star review: I like the simplicity of the leash, although I was frustrated at first once I got the hang of how Riker and I used it which to me is more of an interactive hands free, so giving and taking in lead as trail conditions dictated so the rope bag during my hike didn’t get much use.
The latch works well and the lead rope was a great size and was easy to manage. Really my biggest complaint would to have the back of the belt a little thicker for the jolts and maybe a more robust clip, that being said the scarves that makes it a 5 star review is on my second hike which was follow along steep cliffsides I encountered both hiker and is startled my 45 lbs 10 month old Standard Schnauzer Riker and he went over the cliff into so cedar trees and the leash held and I was able to hoist him back up a testament to the lead, the harness clip, the brake stop, the waistband and clip that were all robust enough that it saved my best friend which has made me a customer for life.