I can't say enough about Lathrop and Sons! Stephen has gone why above and beyond in helping get the right fit for my feet. I have had multiple phone conversations with him and each time he has taken the time to talk out my concerns. Plus he is a great guy to talk about hunting experiences...
I ordered one with my DT1. I used the panel this year for hauling sand bags while hiking. On the opener I rigged it for a car camp hunt. I attached two different pockets to the outside of the panel to hold kill kit, water bladder and snacks for day hunts. I used the grab it to hold clothes...
I'm very happy with the Vias. I don't see the need for the green. From what I've read ungulates can't see it. Might be for consumer appeal more than anything. Had a cow walk passed me at 8yds opening weekend and she had no idea I was there. Never got a shot off because of the heavy timber...
Last night I got to test the 8.5 x42 EL Swarovision along side the older 8x32model EL's without the newer swarovision. I sat down at 7:40 and glassed out to 800 yards until 8:15. The light gathering was very close with the edge going to the 8.5x42 with swarovision. I did notice the...
I have thought about the 8x42's. Though they are the same size as 10x binos. I read on a birding forum that the difference in low light glassing between the 32's and 42's is maybe 5 minutes. That 5 minutes includes both first light and last light glassing. As anyone had the same experience...
I have a long pocket and claymore that I attach to my cargo panel when day hunting from a car camp. The long packet houses my 4L msr bladder and snacks. It sags horribly. The top flips over. It drives me nuts. I used a small carabiner thru the grommet of the bladder and attached it to the...
So, I think I have talked myself into 8x32 binos. My hunting so far in life has been 90% at or below treeline. I do have the Nikon ED 50 (13x-30x) spotter that is used when closer looks are needed and it can be used, which is not that often at all. One day I will draw my goat and sheep tag...