Spotter protection when hunting

[FishfinderAK]

How do you guys pack your spotting scope, while hunting? Do you have a case? If not, do you worry about breaking it?

I recently bought a new Kowa 773. I feel like I should carry it in a case to help protect it. But hate the weight/convieance penalty. I’m considering just wrapping it in my glassing azz pad.

 

[Ronb]

Neoprene skopecoat.

 

[teamvit]

Konex outdoors make neoprene sleeves for a variety of spotters

 

[oenanthe]

Here's the system that's worked for me for a few years.

1) cut your "azz pad" so that when folded into a cylinder your scope just fits inside.
2) cut a foam circle that fits the bottom end.
3) sew a stuffsack that exactly fits your scope + foam pads.

When I stop to glass, I pull out the stuffsack, pull out the scope and mount on tripod, then pull out the foam to sit on.

Pro tip: don't make the stuff sack slightly too small. Don't ask me how I know this!

 

[Spoonman]

Wool socks works great and very lightweight.

 

[Researcher]

I also have a new 773 and I have the kowa padded case. It a nice case and worth packing around for me.

 

[duchntr]

I don't put anything over it, never had a problem.

 

[Nick Muche]

I have a Swaro and just use the very overpriced Swaro case they sell. I can't believe I paid 300$ for that thing, but it's been on the spotter since the day I bought it and have had no issues...

 

[RosinBag]

I don’t use anything either and never had an issue.

 

[Kimbersig]

I wrap my swaro up in my puffys and keep in my pack. they are built well and never had an issue on any of the sheep hunts I've been on.

 

[Molon Labe]

I also wrap in puffys. If we are stopping to glass I am usually putting on the puffy layers anyway so it works fine and costs zero weight

 

[Blockcaver]

No cover, the Swaro I use is already armored. No issue. However the Swaro eye piece cover for the 20-60x zoom does not stay on reliably in the pack so use a 12
ounce drink can cover (coozy) over it hooked to the angled scope sight tube. Good luck with it!

 

[Midas06]

I'm another fan of konex neoprene covers and i also pair it with the marsupial gear case

 

[Wright406]

Look into Marsupial Gear. They have low profile padded cases. I use one which is great insuranc

 

[wind gypsy]

Here's the system that's worked for me for a few years.

1) cut your "azz pad" so that when folded into a cylinder your scope just fits inside.
2) cut a foam circle that fits the bottom end.
3) sew a stuffsack that exactly fits your scope + foam pads.

When I stop to glass, I pull out the stuffsack, pull out the scope and mount on tripod, then pull out the foam to sit on.

Pro tip: don't make the stuff sack slightly too small. Don't ask me how I know this!

I use nothing and haven’t had issues but I like this idea.

 

[Jimbob]

Neoprene cover