So do I want a bino harness

[5MilesBack]

It was the always having wet lenses or steamed up inside my rain gear was the initial main driver to buy my first set of AGC back in 2009.

I'm sure if I hunted in wet weather all the time or even a good portion of the time, I might have a different opinion. I still wouldn't like them on my chest.....but being able to see through them is kind of critical.

 

[luke moffat]

I'm sure if I hunted in wet weather all the time or even a good portion of the time, I might have a different opinion. I still wouldn't like them on my chest.....but being able to see through them is kind of critical.

Where else would you have them that is out of the weather but quick access if needed. Hop holster on the pack belt for quick draw western style ?

 

[5MilesBack]

Where else would you have them that is out of the weather but quick access if needed. Hop holster on the pack belt for quick draw western style ?

I don't have to worry much about the weather generally during our archery season, and later seasons might just bring snow. So I keep them under my arm with the strap around my neck. I can still grab them easily with one hand to use, then drop them back into place. I have more problems with pine needles in the cups than weather.

 

[luke moffat]

I don't have to worry much about the weather generally during our archery season, and later seasons might just bring snow. So I keep them under my arm with the strap around my neck. I can still grab them easily with one hand to use, then drop them back into place. I have more problems with pine needles in the cups than weather.

That would be a nice problem to have! Must be nice hunting where rain gear is optional

So if you did hunt in more consistently wet weather more often where would you put your binos since you don't want them on your chest?

 

[5MilesBack]

So if you did hunt in more consistently wet weather more often where would you put your binos since you don't want them on your chest?

When I have to.......I might make a compromise here and there. I might put them on my chest, or I might just leave them at home or in the truck. Depends on how and what I'm hunting. I don't use my binos a lot for archery elk. I use my rangefinder more than anything, even for quick glassing.

 

[Bmcox86]

I've had the fhf for going in 3 years now and they have been fantastic. I didn't like the agc I had because it was bulky.


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[boom]

my FHF is kinda loud, and on my last hunt it mysteriously let my bino lens suffer a gouge. i dont even know how it happened.

i wish i knew so i could be more careful next time.

 

[stratofisher]

I am looking at the different models for my Zeiss Classics 10x40. On the AGC are most people running the hook and loop, or the buckle option. Thinking about security of the flap.

 

[snopro176]

I'm about to sell my kuiu for a marsupial. I think I honestly liked my horn hunter best over the years. I tried the new vortex one that looks just like a fhf and didn't even get it to the field, hated it from the get go. The lid it way too big, always in the way imo. And unlike the horn hunter, you can't at least tuck the kids behind it and run it open, that's why I think the marsupial idea is the best yet. Get that kid out of the way and keep it there if you're gonna be taking them in n out l day. The kuiu is great for the stove and weight but as soon as you unclip your binos and hand them to a buddy or out them on the tripod, you'll realize the design flaw real quick..

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[snopro176]

Wow that was a grip of typos, I apologise in advance. We need an edit option haha

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[handwerk]

I recently got the Marsupial as I wanted to keep bulk down and don't need to store anything else there but binos, so far I'm very happy with it.

 

[Kevin Dill]

I suppose binocular harnesses are like girlfriends. You can spend what you like and change as often as desired. But if you take her on a hunt you'll deal with it until you get home.

I reported this in a different thread here. I have never found a true harness/pouch combo which didn't make me feel like I had a 5 pound tumor on my sternum. I know other guys like them but I just wanted minimal needed size and no excess gadgetry. I don't like or want to feel like I'm going tactical when I hunt. Anyway...I bought the AGC KISS unit late last summer. I put it on and dropped my glass in the pouch...same old deal. I literally tossed it in the unused (orphan) gear pile and it laid there until about a week ago. Then I decided to try something...

I took my Havalon and methodically removed every piece of unwanted and extraneous fabric, webbing, pocket, label, thread....whatever wasn't going to get used or be of benefit got cut and tossed. I liked it better right away but the pouch cover (lid) still projected out farther than I liked. I fiddled with that and finally figured out a way to create a folded & stitched seam which had the net effect of substantially 'thinning' the profile of the cover. I used AquaSeal to run little tiny beads on old stitch lines and stop water intrusion. So now I have a severely modified AGC KISS-U. The U is for Ugly, lol. Not really though; to my eye it's a thing of customized beauty and function. Now my tumor is smaller and I can live with it.

 

[wyosteve]

Kevin, I'd be interested in seeing a pic of the 'finished' product.

 

[Felix40]

No need to go all crazy cutting up a $90 pack. Marsupial gear harnesses are literally the most low profile bino pack you could make while still holding them securley and protecting them. Once it gets broken in some its the best bino harness out there imo

 

[Kevin Dill]

Front view minus all the stuff:



Detail of folded & stitched seam:



Top view of cover:



Side view showing where pockets and extra stuff used to be:



I still think the harness itself is way overdone in terms of need. The big yoke area and over-shoulder straps are far wider than any normal backpack straps. 1" webbing and buckles are massive relative to purpose. I haven't altered the harness any yet, primarily because I'm okay with the few extra ounces of weight. My reasons for making changes primarily were to clean up the pouch and reduce it's profile.

 

[wyosteve]

Actually I think you did a great job and it doesn't look 'hacked' up to me. I might have to try that with mine. I only wore it one day and had a reaction similar to yours.

 

[Kevin Dill]

Thanks Wyo....I've never been afraid to tear into certain things and this is an example. I've cut the hoods off expensive hunting jackets and slashed away excess webbing or pockets on stuff for years. My only advice is to go slowly and use a very small, sharp blade. I also do like Aqua Seal or SilNet to seal things back up if needed.

A while back my beloved Bernina 830 machine went from mild to wild in terms of speed. I couldn't sew with it as it only had one speed: Roadrunner. Turned out to be my electronic foot control was the issue. I just replaced it and now everything is a-ok again.

 

[16Bore]

$10 hack job that works like a mofo. Knotted cord to attach to the binos, cover stays attached. Plus a cross your heart bra. The UA bra looks decent. Don't know about $40 decent though.

 

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