Spotter protection

[Chape1rm]

I recently picked up the little Swarovski ATC for backpack hunting and I'd like to protect my investment. Looking for suggestions on what to use. Neoprene cover vs. Spotter case or maybe something else. My mind goes to the neoprene cover but I'm open to any suggestions, brands or DIY.

Thanks!

 

[nobody]

I’m not sure if anybody is making a cover for them yet, but Marsupial would be my first thought. They make stuff for the BTX, I would bet a handful of peanut M&M’s they’re working on something. That would be the tree I works bark at

 

[Blockcaver]

I've used my Swaro ATM20-60x65HD spotter for 12 seasons without a cover over the body. I do use a beer can neoprene Koozie over the eye piece as the Swaro factory version falls off in the pack.

The scope looks good yet as it is rubber armored as it comes from Swaro....is your ATC armored? I carry my scope in a separate part of my pack, either the inside tube for the water bladder (hate water bladders) or an outside side pocket on the Kifaru Reckoning. I never put a tripod that isn't cased or any other metal next to it. Wrapping in a shirt or putting it in a wool sock is also an option for the times you need to isolate it.

I once bought a King's Camo case for the Swaro but hated the bulk it added plus the extra weight so never used it.

 

[Chape1rm]

If it we’re me I would modify one of these neoprene covers so that I can access the focus knob:

https://www.opticsplanet.com/lenscoat-swarovski-atc-17-40x56-angled-spotting-scope-cover.html

I use a Kite Skua neoprene cover on my 65ats, but it doesn’t look like kite makes one for the ATC. If not having it covered while on a tripod is not an issue then I would look at the removable covers like a marsupial:

Marsupial Gear Angled Spotting Scope Case

Marsupial Gear Angled Spotting Scope Case Protects your spotting scope from debris and impacts- MOLLE panels allow for easy attachment to your pack- Webbing handle gives you a secure grip...

shop.gohunt.com

I emailed Lenscoat and they replied almost immediately. They said the cover is cut for the focus and adjustment wheel and it also works with the clam shell accessory. Hard to see it in the pics on thier site. Might just be the route I go down.

I like how protective marsupials gear is but with the size of the spotter I could easily toss it in my pack or shelter up when things get western.

 

[Chape1rm]

I've used my Swaro ATM20-60x65HD spotter for 12 seasons without a cover over the body. I do use a beer can neoprene Koozie over the eye piece as the Swaro factory version falls off in the pack.

The scope looks good yet as it is rubber armored as it comes from Swaro....is your ATC armored? I carry my scope in a separate part of my pack, either the inside tube for the water bladder (hate water bladders) or an outside side pocket on the Kifaru Reckoning. I never put a tripod that isn't cased or any other metal next to it. Wrapping in a shirt or putting it in a wool sock is also an option for the times you need to isolate it.

I once bought a King's Camo case for the Swaro but hated the bulk it added plus the extra weight so never used it.

I believe it's armored. Appears to be the same coating as my EL binos.

I like the wool sock tip. Lord knows I have plenty of odd socks laying around waiting for a purpose.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

@Chape1rm Do you run extra armor on your binos? If not, why do you feel your spotter needs it and your binos don't?

 

[Stache Attack]

I did the heavy old wool socks guys use seems like the best price and very durable cheap to replace, cut where magnification is

 

[Chape1rm]

@Chape1rm Do you run extra armor on your binos? If not, why do you feel your spotter needs it and your binos don't?

If the Spotter doesn't fit my needs I'll be selling it for something that does. I'd like to try to keep it mint until I can make that determination.

 

[Outwest]

I did the heavy old wool socks guys use seems like the best price and very durable cheap to replace, cut where magnification is

Yep a good blend sock from the bargain bin works well too. Put the calf section over the eyepiece and you can roll it down to use and then roll back up for extra eyepiece protection.

Most of us probably baby our optics a bit more than necessary but I like the piece of mind. Especially when it’s riding in my pack and cinched down against other objects.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

phoneskope used to make protective neoprene covers for swarovski

 

[Clarktar]

@as.ks.ak makes some GREAT scope covers. Made me one out of neoprene for my Leica 65. I'll add some photos

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[S.Clancy]

I keep the lense covers on and wrap it in a puffy inside my pack

 

[Clarktar]

Here are those pictures.

 

[WBT]

I like my Marsupial case.

 

[Cream45]

Here are those pictures.

That looks pretty sweet!

 

[Clarktar]

That looks pretty sweet!

Zero complaints

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