Minimalist Bino Harness

[Megastink]

For the last few seasons, I've been running a marsupial chest harness that I attached to the straps of my backpack. I've been running it like this so that I can remove my pack, binos (Leupold BX-4's), and sidearm (which is in a marsupial holster under my chest pack) in one piece. I like this setup for walking, still hunting, and scouting.

However, when saddle hunting or stand hunting, I think I need I'm thinking of a kenai chest rig for my sidearm and a simple bino harness for my binos. Some harnesses, like Tethrd's, seem like they would dig in and be uncomfortable. I kinda like the Rick Young Ultra Light model.

Looking for recommendations on a comfortable, basic bino harness that is easily removed and hung from a gear hanger.

 

[tony]

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Buy me another one as a thank you gift. ( I have 2 already)

 

[Megastink]

Hunting Binocular Harness & Straps - Rick Young Outdoors

Get the best Bino Harness straps and accessories for hunting including bino cover, vertical rack, lens cleaner, DVD titles and more for outdoor activities. Browse our binocular gears and order now!

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Buy me another one as a thank you gift. ( I have 2 already)

That’s the one I’ve been looking at.

 

[Walker6]

The Rick Young is good. I’ve used one under a pack and couldn’t tell it was there.

 

[NickyD]

I only have 4 days of hunting with the Rick young but I really enjoy it so far. The downside I noticed is it can be loud when pulling the binos up to your eyes. I don’t think it matters for rifle hunting, but I could see it being an issue for archery.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a fix for it though.

 

[Touchdown88]

I like my fhf gear harnesses.

 

[JCMCUBIC]

I use RY's on 3 pair of bino's and have been using them for several years. I prefer them to everything else. I use his neoprene cover as well but when using, unless it's raining, it stays folded up in my pocket. I like how quick and easy it is to adjust tension and add/remove layers.

 

[LostArra]

Rick Young rules. I've used RY for maybe 20 years. I can't remember not using it.
I don't want or need a pack on my chest.
For rain I use a water repellent fleece cover that resembles a shower cap. It slips right over the bino. I think it was originally made by Crooked Horn but anyone who can turn on a sewing machine could make one in 10 minutes.

I only have 4 days of hunting with the Rick young but I really enjoy it so far. The downside I noticed is it can be loud when pulling the binos up to your eyes. I don’t think it matters for rifle hunting, but I could see it being an issue for archery.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a fix for it though.

I'm 99% bow hunting and I've never been busted from harness noise (skittish whitetails and elk). You might try adjusting the tension of the cordage. I guess once the animal is that close I've already decided to shoot or not.

 

[Ferrulewax]

You can DIY the rick young pretty easily if you want to save some money as well.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Hard to beat ry for smaller binos.

 

[goalie]

While I have and like the RY, I've moved to either Marsupial Gear or a Recon lately.

They're easily adjustable and work, but I went to caring all my extra stuff in the harness.