High power binos (14x +). How are you carrying?

[HuntFishCamp]

With 10s in your chest harness, how are you carrying in your higher power binos? I was planning to use the nice zippered soft case from swaro (9+ oz) to hold my 14 NLs, but now I am trying to shed some ounces for a backcountry hunt. Anybody running them in a lightweight zippered pouch while they are in your pack or would you favor more padding/protection?

I’ve also seen the marsupial gear BTX/15x case which is reported to fit 14s and 15s well. 6 oz, $80
Another option I have been waiting to hear about is the LS Wild Bino Armor but I have not seen the smaller sizes posted on the website. This would allow the case to remain on while optic is mounted on the bino adapter/tripod. @hereinaz - any updates?

Interested to hear what others are using to protect their binos when weight is a factor.

 

[hereinaz]

We are getting additional sewing help in board to release the smaller sizes that fit the NL Pure and others.

If you are not carrying them on your chest, I think a light weight case makes the most sense.

 

[BBob]

a lightweight zippered pouch while they are in your pack

Exactly that. I do the same for my large Swaro STS Twins.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Lightweight padded case. I need one for my NL 14s as I’m using the heavy factory zip case.

@hereinaz let me know when an orange prototype is ready and I’ll send you money

 

[htlt_surfboards]

I don’t have 14s but for my spotter I wrap my puffy around it and then put that into a ultrasil dry bag so it stays around the spotter.