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A holster strap that allows for the attachment of a variety of holster types (thread-on, clip-on, paddle, as well as left and right holsters) to a backpack waist belt. The holster strap allows quick access and removal of a holster and includes a base and a strap. The base may be secured to the backp

A holster strap that allows for the attachment of a variety of holster types (thread-on, clip-on, paddle, as well as left and right holsters) to a backpack waist belt. The holster strap allows quick access and removal of a holster and includes a base and a strap. The base may be secured to the backpack waist belt and the strap secures the holster to the base. The strap may be stretchable and durable such that it may hold various size holsters with a heavy firearm, camera, or another item. The holster strap allows a holster to be quickly removed from a backpack waist belt and transferred to a belt when the backpack is removed.

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1. A holster strap comprising: a base comprising: a base proximal end, a base distal end, and a radius of curvature; a base strap fastener mechanically coupled to the base proximal end; a base clip mechanically coupled to the base distal end; and a stretchable strap comprising: a strap proximal end

1. A holster strap comprising: a base comprising: a base proximal end, a base distal end, and a radius of curvature; a base strap fastener mechanically coupled to the base proximal end; a base clip mechanically coupled to the base distal end; and a stretchable strap comprising: a strap proximal end and a strap distal end; a strap retainer positioned at the strap proximal end; and one or more strap eyelets positioned within the stretchable strap at the strap distal end; wherein: the strap retainer is secured through a slot in the base strap fastener; the stretchable strap is configured to stretch and maintain a longitudinal tension in the stretchable strap when the base clip is threaded through the strap eyelet and the strap retainer is secured in the base strap fastener; and the base is configured to maintain the radius of curvature when the stretchable strap is stretched between the base strap fastener and the base clip. 2. The holster strap of claim 1, further comprising: one or more base fastener notches formed integrally into the base; andone or more base retaining straps;wherein the one or more base retaining straps are configured to weave through the one or more base fastener notches and secure the base to a padded backpack waist belt. 3. The holster strap of claim 2, wherein the holster strap is symmetrical along a length from the proximal end to the distal end of the base; and the base is configured to attach proximal either a left or right-side hip of a person. 4. The holster strap of claim 1, further comprising: a base retaining notch; anda base positioner strap;wherein the base positioner strap is configured to weave through the base retaining notch and connect to the back of a backpack such that the base is radially secured proximal a side of the backpack and prevented from moving along a padded waist belt of the backpack. 5. The holster strap of claim 1, wherein a distance along a length of the base length from the strap fastener and the base clip is greater than two (2) inches and less than ten (10) inches. 6. The holster strap of claim 1, further comprising: two double-bar buckles formed integrally into a top side of the base;two slots formed integrally into a bottom side of the base, the top side and bottom side defining a base width; andtwo straps, each strap threaded through one of the slots and forming a loop through one of the slots and the bottom-side of the base and extending up and being secured by one of the double-bar buckles. 7. The holster strap of claim 1, wherein the strap is configured such that the longitudinal tension in the strap is sufficient to maintain the strap taut when threaded through and supporting weight greater than one pound. 8. The holster strap of claim 1, wherein the base has a radius of curvature matching a waist size from between 28 inches and 48 inches. 9. A method of securing a holster to a backpack waist belt comprising: providing a holster strap, the holster strap comprising: a base comprising: a base proximal end and a base distal end; a base strap fastener mechanically coupled to the base proximal end; a base clip mechanically coupled to the base distal end two double-bar buckles formed integrally into a top side of the base two slots formed integrally into a bottom side of the base, the top side and bottom side of the base defining a base width; a stretchable strap comprising: a strap proximal end and a strap distal end; a strap retainer positioned at the strap proximal end; and one or more strap eyelets positioned within the stretchable strap at the strap distal end; wherein: the base has a radius of curvature matching a waist size from between 28 inches and 48 inches; the strap retainer is secured through a slot in the base strap fastener; the stretchable strap is configured to stretch and maintain a longitudinal tension in the stretchable strap with the base clip threaded through the strap eyelet; and the base is configured to maintain the radius of curvature when the stretchable strap is stretched between the base strap fastener and the base clip; and threading two nylon webbing straps from the bottom-side of the base, up around a back-side of the backpack waist belt, and through each of the two, respective double-bar buckles. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising: providing: a base retaining notch formed in the base; anda base positioner strap; andweaving the base positioner strap through the base retaining notch and around a backpack frame; andsecuring the base proximal a side of the backpack with the base positioner strap.