Bigjohn84
FNG
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- Aug 28, 2018
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Good info
I just got the Kuiu, and like others, wasn’t impressed. I think I’ll keep it and try it for a full season, but it’s kind of vanilla, and a couple of the features don’t make sense. Like there’s 2 side mesh pouches that are extremely tight, meaning I think I could slide my drivers license and a 1 page map, but that’s it. I like kuiu gear, mostly their down stuff, and their accessories, but pretty disappointed with the Guide harness. FHF makes one that I’m going to get if i just can’t stand this one.I'm mainly a whitetail, bear and turkey hunter here in PA and MD and I am considering purchasing one of these newer type of bino harnesses that is basically a pouch for your binos. The reason I was considering one is because it could possibly lighten my load and allow me to carry a smaller pack or no pack at all in early season.
I wanted to get a feel to see if anyone else uses these for whitetail hunting. So let me know what you all use?
Thanks!
I just got the Kuiu, and like others, wasn’t impressed. I think I’ll keep it and try it for a full season, but it’s kind of vanilla, and a couple of the features don’t make sense. Like there’s 2 side mesh pouches that are extremely tight, meaning I think I could slide my drivers license and a 1 page map, but that’s it. I like kuiu gear, mostly their down stuff, and their accessories, but pretty disappointed with the Guide harness. FHF makes one that I’m going to get if i just can’t stand this one.
Yeah, all good points. I thought the newer Pro would come with shims, did yours? I need to do what you did with the wind checker bottle. And you’re right about it being minimalist, that’s a big plus for this harness, as many mtn hunters need that style (or so it seems).I actually really like my kuiu harness. It's not the Pro version. The mesh pockets on the sides are tight but I keep my windchecker bottle in one side year round to stretch it out. Since doing that, it's much more usable. It's very slim and minimalistic (which is in kuiu's nature). I also like that it comes with the extra strap to run your binos without the actual harness "bag".
I've had really good luck with my Alaska Guide Creations. It holds my 12x50's really well and keeps them completely covered while breaking brush. Plus the extra pockets on the side and the back are great for holding other essentials.I'm mainly a whitetail, bear and turkey hunter here in PA and MD and I am considering purchasing one of these newer type of bino harnesses that is basically a pouch for your binos. The reason I was considering one is because it could possibly lighten my load and allow me to carry a smaller pack or no pack at all in early season.
I wanted to get a feel to see if anyone else uses these for whitetail hunting. So let me know what you all use?
Thanks!