Glass in the Saddle

[SwampMonkey]

Does anyone saddle hunt with a Bino harness? If so, do you have any advice on how to manage interaction between the harness and bridge? I find that the harness is greatly attracted to the bridge, and it can Be quite hindering when trying to use different positions around the tree.

 

[camelcluch]

I have used the og Kuiu and a marsupial. They both work okay except for when you turn your back to the tree. However, I now use the Rick Young harness. Much better.

 

[SwampMonkey]

I have used the og Kuiu and a marsupial. They both work okay except for when you turn your back to the tree. However, I now use the Rick Young harness. Much better.

I’m thinking I’m just going to start hanging the harness between my tether and my bow. I hunt the ground just as often as I sit in a tree so the protective harnesses suit my needs lol.

 

[magtech]

Have a cruzer and haven't had much issue with the harness. Is the bridge in the way all the time. Ehh, kinda, but its a non-issue. Adjust you tether and don't hug the trees and its avoidable. Only time it bothered me when I was trying to lean around the tree like Spiderman cause I was bored af. Work on your setup to adjust for it based on positioning.

 

[reckonill]

I'm planning to get the FHF Pro M small...I'll let you know how it goes

 

[FuddRucker]

I'd say either tether slightly lower so the angle isn't as sharp or put the binos in front of you on the tree.

 

[PredatoronthePrairie]

Never had a problem, u need to make a few adjustments.

 

[Luked]

I love my Bino harness. But when I am saddle hunting here at home I dont use it. Mine gets in the way too much.
I normally just keep my binos in my pack and when Im up in the tree I use a tree strap to hold my bow and my pack. It also has another hook on the tree strap and I use a small piece of 1.8mm cord on my binos and just hang them where they are easy to get to when I need them from the tree strap hook.

 

[Ty17]

I run the Sitka harness and a Tethrd Phantom saddle, haven’t had any clearance issues with that setup. I just bought a Marsupial harness but haven’t tried it yet.

 

[drahthaar1]

I actually put the harness away and picked up some 8x25s that I just slide into a pocket.