squeekieslayer
WKR
Hey guys, I know many of you have seen the multiple posts I have had in the past regarding finding the perfect bino harness.... I think I found the one that is perfect for me.... THINK hahaha
Yesterday I got the OPW bino bro in the mail. Here I my first impressions...
1) Very well built, I was worried about the cost being low meaning that it would not be quality... that is just not true. Very nice fit/finish all the way.
2) Waterproof, no rain cover needed
3) Lid opens forward and stays open, but can be locked into place with the elastic cord.
4) Quiet, not as quiet as the KUIU, but way more quiet than FHF
5) Harness is adjustable for torso length... ONLY bino harness with this feature
6) Harness is attached to the cover, my main complaint with KUIU
7) The pocket side for wind check makes it easy to get in and out
8) The pocket on the other side works PERFECTLY with the clip on my rangefinder
9) The Pocket on the bottom is actually usable, I will be putting my mouth calls in that baby... Finally a good place to carry them.
10) Cheap: $58 bucks compared to 85-140 for other models.
I honestly think this is the one. I am taking some time figuring out getting the binos in with one hand right now, but I think it is a familiarity issue more than a design issue... It took me a long time to figure out the FHF harness one handed. I am hunting mule deer this friday-sunday. Will be a mix of long hikes and longer horse rides... I will report back after some field use. I am actually kind of sad, i really like the FHF gear one.
I think that this is the case that KUIU wants to be. I am realizing after using it that KUIU's design is suspiciously similar to the bino bro, hmmmm... not to start that issue again hahaha.
Basically it is the SAME harness as the KUIU that everyone seems to have a severe man-crush over, except it is 30 bucks cheaper, waterproof, and much more user friendly.
TRY IT OUT
Joe
Yesterday I got the OPW bino bro in the mail. Here I my first impressions...
1) Very well built, I was worried about the cost being low meaning that it would not be quality... that is just not true. Very nice fit/finish all the way.
2) Waterproof, no rain cover needed
3) Lid opens forward and stays open, but can be locked into place with the elastic cord.
4) Quiet, not as quiet as the KUIU, but way more quiet than FHF
5) Harness is adjustable for torso length... ONLY bino harness with this feature
6) Harness is attached to the cover, my main complaint with KUIU
7) The pocket side for wind check makes it easy to get in and out
8) The pocket on the other side works PERFECTLY with the clip on my rangefinder
9) The Pocket on the bottom is actually usable, I will be putting my mouth calls in that baby... Finally a good place to carry them.
10) Cheap: $58 bucks compared to 85-140 for other models.
I honestly think this is the one. I am taking some time figuring out getting the binos in with one hand right now, but I think it is a familiarity issue more than a design issue... It took me a long time to figure out the FHF harness one handed. I am hunting mule deer this friday-sunday. Will be a mix of long hikes and longer horse rides... I will report back after some field use. I am actually kind of sad, i really like the FHF gear one.
I think that this is the case that KUIU wants to be. I am realizing after using it that KUIU's design is suspiciously similar to the bino bro, hmmmm... not to start that issue again hahaha.
Basically it is the SAME harness as the KUIU that everyone seems to have a severe man-crush over, except it is 30 bucks cheaper, waterproof, and much more user friendly.
TRY IT OUT
Joe