The bolt may hold, but your footing may not. Over 20 years ago, I slipped while going downhill while carrying my metal field camera over my shoulder on a very sturdy tripod. The camera stayed on the tripod but hit the ground and bent the frame. Large format is a slow process anyway, I put the camera away when I'm moving any significant distance (long enough that I'd consider hoisting it over my shoulder).
Good luck.
Eric
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