How do you carry your binoculars?

[PUDDLE JUMPER]

Particularly interested in still hunters who use them often. If you use a harness was there a learning curve?

[Stumpkiller]

I run about 16" of 1/8" elastic cord (the kind used for arm-guards) behind my back with a plastic hook on either end that clips to the existing binocular neck-strap.  

Keeps them out of the way when shooting or moving and allows easy use when needed.  A couple $ invested.

[Gdpolk]

Leupold shoulder harness. The straps are elastic so it keeps them both tight and easily accessible.

[Machino]

I use a small monocular in the pocket or pocket of my pack.

[m midd]

Around my neck and the binos rest under my left arm. The strap is paracord

[eidsvolling]

Op/Tech USA elastic harness. Never know they're on me until I need them.

   Bino/Cam Harness

[Pete McMiller]

I shorten my Bino strap so it barely fits over my head and puts the binos under my chin with just enough strap to reach my eyes.  They never get in the way and are instantly available with one hand.

The other option is to use Barry Wensel's Monostrap which attaches to your belt in the back and snugs your strap so the binos fit just under your chin.

Both systems do basically the same thing and work great for me.

[Bladepeek]

I'll go with the "under arm" carry option. Requires a bit longer strap than standard, but very comfortable and easy to use for me.

[Dave Lay]

I have tried the harness that places them on your chest but didn't really care for them, they always seemed in the way and I was beating up my binos pretty bad climbing trees etc..  I agree with the under the arm placement but followed a tip I got from a old Alan Altizer video which is to use a longer strap and have them right around your hip, they can be slid around very easily either behind you to get them out of the way or brought up for viewing.. have used this method for a lot of years.

[tippit]

I use the same system Dave Lay uses under my right arm with a long strap of para-cord to the waist.  When not in use they hang out of the way.  When needed to para-cord is quiet & slides without hang ups to my face.

[John Havard]

Hunting from the ground wearing a backpack I have found that the best carry option for me is using the Kuiu binocular harness.  Holds tight to the chest out of the way of the sternum strap on the pack yet quickly and quietly available.

[awbowman]

Originally posted by tippit:
I use the same system Dave Lay uses under my right arm with a long strap of para-cord to the waist.  When not in use they hang out of the way.  When needed to para-cord is quiet & slides without hang ups to my face.

Pictures?

[PaulDeadringer29]

S4 harness. Used it a couple seasons, really like it. My brother just got the newest version, it works even better than the original.

[V I Archer]

I tried the harness for a few years thinking it had to be the best way to carry them.  After reading Asbell's ground hunting book though (required reading for anyone wanting to improve their ground hunting efforts) I went to the under arm carry with a long strap.  I find I use the binoculars more and that they are far more comfortable and out of the way than when using the harness.

[Archie]

I use a Rancho Safari binocular case.  It's not perfect, but holds them close to my chest and keeps them covered so they don't get wet or full of debris.  I also use the case for my video camera when I want it right there at my fingertips.

[akbowbender]

I've been using the Crooked Horn slide n flex harness. Keeps my binos snug and ready to go. I always carried binos, but didn't actually use them much until I got this setup.

[old_goat2]

In my pocket when hunting! When scouting I carry full size pair on one of those type that hold them to my chest.

[cahaba]

I use a Bushnell bino harness. On my left side I have a carabineer attached to my belt loop with a short string of paracord. If I want my binos out of the way I just unclip one of the straps and attach the carabineer to the strap still attached to the binos. I adjust my harness so my binos wear low  not up high on the chest.

[East Fork]

I also use the Crooked Horn Harness.

[PUDDLE JUMPER]

Thanks for all the ideas, I will try the under arm and cord methods first. This is something I will play around with before season opens.

Does anyone have problems with glass fogging when carrying under your arm in warm weather?