Binocular Harness Recommendations

[tracker12]

That Rick Young harness looks interesting.  Like to hear some reviews from guys that  have worn them all day for a week.

[Whip]

I recently bought a Kuiu harness.  Have only used it about 5 days so far but think I am really going to like it.

I really dislike the standard rubber eye piece cups and wanted something that protect the binos from abuse while hunting and keep the lenses dry in any kind of weather.  The Kuiu's do both very well.  Getting them out of the harness works well one handed.  Putting them back isn't as smooth as I wish,  but is getting better with practice.

[limbow]

KUIU, functional.

[Jim Jackson]

I really like the FHF gear binocular harness system.  I've used lots of different types and really like these.  Here is a   link  to a review I did a while back.

[ShadeMt]

After seeing how well my buddy's KUIU harness worked on an elk hunt I bought one this past spring. I have not been disappointed at all. The binos are held tight to the body plus are covered from the elements and dust.  Another plus to that type of encasing harness is that when my binos are stuffed in a pack or being transported on a trip they are protected as well without needing a separate case.

[La flecha]

I struggled with trying to decipher differences between the many rigs.  One thing I DID know was that I didn't want something big and clunky.  If so, i'd just wear a fanny pack on the front!  

I finally looked long and hard at Kuiu which seems to fit all my criteria - except one.  I want to be able to retain the bino neck strap and also have the harness be fully attached when binos are removed.  By luck, I stumbled into Oregon Pack Works and their Bino Bro.  Let's just say I liked it enough that after ordering one for my 8x42's, I ordered another for my little 8x20's and an extra pouch for the RF!

I'll try to get some pics this weekend.  Oh, and the customer service if over the top.  Owner obviously CARES about what he does and is totally hands-on.  I love finding craftsmen like that which also have top-drawer products ;-)

[Ryan Rothhaar]

For smaller glass I've never found or observed a better way than ChuckC's first option.  I've been wearing mine this way for a loonngg time -over left shoulder, across body, under right arm for right handed shooter.  Out of the way, protected under your arm from rain if needed, easily accessed and stored, and quiet.  I wouldn't even touch a system that took 2 hands to work.

Leave one end of the string a bit long, and fiddle with length till you find what works best for you.

Cheap, too.... but some folks figure it ain't no good if it isn't expensive    :rolleyes:  


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[Longbow58]

Lots of paracord bino strap makers out there. That's the way I carry mine around my neck under my left arm. Paracord braid slides real nice.

[Bladepeek]

I use one of the typical bino harnesses when gun hunting. It's handy, keeps my binos out of the way, especially my 8.5x45 glass. I just don't like it for bow hunting, where I have a fear of the string snagging. For bow hunting, I use a lighter 6x30 set of binos and like the over the shoulder - under the arm on my string hand side.

[Biathlonman]

I've tried a bunch and have actually come back to just the factory strap over one side so the rest under my left arm.  I liked my binos stuck in a Hill People Gear chest pack before that.

[Mike Vines]

I have made a complete switch over to Kuiu harnesses (I now own 3 of them).  Fit, functionality and protection are the best I have encountered.  

Do yourself a favor and try as many harnesses as you can, to get an idea of what you are looking for, and or, prefer.

[Longtoke]

eh nothing fancy, just a paracord strap (need a collared shirt or its painful) I keep them under my arm.

[sticksnstones]

I got some nice glass this year and I put them in a FHF Gear harness. I'm very happy with the purchase.
Thom

[kwc]

i use alaska guide creations bino harness, would'nt leave home with out it!

[kwc]

i use alaska guide creations bino harness, would'nt leave home with out it!

[achigan]

I picked up the Sitka harness for my Nikons. 40 bucks, low volume bomb proof.https://www.sitkagear.com/products/big-game/new/bino-harness?color=OB&size=OSFA&gclid=Cj0KEQiA39_BBRD0w-_rmOrc__8BEiQA-ETxXbC-0aTlavFsSwc5yS1Xoq-h0lF0sfHzT9yh-jjbxpQaApNF8P8H AQ

[tracker12]

I have used the Kuiu and there are a great option.  I just wish they would get some inventory in.

[1flyfish]

Crooked Horn harness is a great one also. Online for 20.00 dollars

[Alvey]

I only tried a few always went back to the shoe lace across the shoulder you can carry them under you arm to protect them from rain or push them all the way back to get them out of the way ,completely functional with one hand.they never come off even in a tree stand. just push them behind you when you bent at the waist to shoot.

[LC]

Well thanks to this thread I bought a Rick Young bino harness! After two seasons of whitetail hunting I COULDN'T BE MORE HAPPY! I love this harness! It's everything the promo video says and more! So I ended up buying a pair of Vortex semi compact 8x32 diamond backs WITH BINO LOCKS, and a RY bino harness. It can do every thing talked about in this discussion from multiple positions to being compact easily wrapped up and put in day pack when not in use! I can't give enough stars to this harness. Nope have no afflation with them just a great product.