+1 for the Black Rapid is the way to go, it is the best I have found. You can comfortably carry your camera without it weighing on you.

Quote Originally Posted by badbnl1533 View Post
Can anyone give me a good reason for why I shouldn't really care or be concerned by using the tripod mount?


Because it is the way to hook up the Black Rapid, and the comfort of the Black Rapid is worth it. That is enough reason for me.