rellison312
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The velcro only holds the accessory pocket to the harness, there is a flap secured by a small bungee to open the pocket to pull out the rangefinder that is also on a lanyard.
Bino Harness Selection (AGC, Kuiu, Badlands, Marsupial)
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dm406
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I have both KUIU & Marsupial, I like the Marsupial the best of the two but I don't have any complaints about the KUIU either . You should be happy with either one
Ucsdryder
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I just got the new outdoor vision harness. It's my favorite so far. I've had most of them! Comes with a built in rain cover which is handy. Very adjustable and most importantly, it fits tight to the body. I can run up stairs and it won't move. That was my biggest gripe about AGC.
It has a front zipper pocket, rear elastic pocket, plus 2 small pouches on the sides.
It has a front zipper pocket, rear elastic pocket, plus 2 small pouches on the sides.
I never take the accessory pocket off. It has a zipper front so it's easy to access whatever you store in it.
Varmint Hunter
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On my last elk hunt I noticed all the guides were using Badlands bino cases. It got me looking at the features offered on the various cases available. In the end, I bought a Badlands for myself. I like the magnetic closures, separate compartment for rangefinder, small pouches and the fact that it's dust and waterproof. The pouch has an internal adjustable shelf that can be moved to accommodate medium or large binos. I found the harness to be very comfortable too.
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IMHO, if you put your binos in a pack, you're not using them enough. I modified a pair of Dickies suspenders to hold mine, and my Steiners come with a rain cover to keep debris off the lenses. At my age, having the suspenders not only makes them the most comforable way to carry them, but also helps hold up my pants. Prevents plumber's butt.
dfanonymous
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Well, that's an over simplification.
A chest pack is just a way to get strain off your neck and protect your glass. Expensive glass in some cases. As far as use, many of us hike to certain spots to glass, or glass and move. I find this common in most western state hunting.
My chest pack is like the Batman belt of hunting, hence why I use Alaska guide creations, but my binos are one of the most used piece of kit. Next is a windicator, then GPS w/onx, then my rangefinder. I keep my tags and writing utensils and sometimes sectional maps in there as well.
fnlights
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Really leaning towards the Kuiu Pro with the rangefinder and accessory pouch. Seems like a good product for the price.
I just bought an AGC. It checked all my boxes and was compact enough for me yet still had room for an extra mag, flash light, meds and drink packets. I don't personally like magnetic closures. They tend to pick up ferrous dust and rocks. I also like the top cover and how it flips down to protect your glass if you're not holding them. I also got their rangefinder pouch for my br4. Overall it worked great and was very comfortable. The zippered back pocket was perfect for my license and tags. It also comes in solid orange if that's a concern. I have my 10x42 GPO's in them.
Check out the RickYoungOutdoors.com bino rig. Very flexible, light weight (1 oz), cost effective, no wind flutter, $25. I use them on all my binos, along with their neoprene bino case/pouch. Wouldn't use anything else.
VLD Pilot
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I use a simple inexpensive Vortex bino harness/case. Very comfortable and lightweight. Tried other but still love this one.
Robert23430
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I have a Badlands fanny pack that I love. When I recently bought a binocular pack I looked at the Badlands and the new Marsupial enclosed pack and I choose the Marsupial pack, even though it is more expensive. I'm very happy with it.
