BowNut Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Got my Minox 15's from Doug at Camera Land and now im looking for a new binocular harness system. I have a couple buddy's that have the ones made by Nimrod and I really like them and so do they. I was just wondering about any other options out there that you all like for your big optics. I tried my Bino Buddies but with the elastic straps they end up bouncing just below the belt buckle if you know what I mean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codywhi Report post Posted April 26, 2009 i got the new badlands harness system it works great just make sure your binos will fit in them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted April 26, 2009 i got the new badlands harness system it works great just make sure your binos will fit in them... Ya I liked them a lot. I really liked that the bino's were not attached to them but no luck they did not fit. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 26, 2009 The solution is right here with the Alaska Creations Bino Pouch http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/binocular_pouch.htm Before this I was using the IPI (now Mad Dog) Bino Manager with the 10+15 Duovids. I heard the Mad Dog cover is just a little smaller than the original IPI. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly Report post Posted April 26, 2009 I got sick of carrying my Zeiss 15x60 on my chest, under my arm, with a chest harness, or strapped into my pack waist belt... The weight of them pulls down on your neck, they bounce around, and are at risk of damage when you trip and fall. I put them in my pack now with the tripod, and wear a pair of 8x40 leitz trinovids on my chest, super light, super clear, and easy to see the horns on any animal I jump up. If you're gonna wear um on the outside, use a basic neck strap, lengthen them up and insert them between you and your waist belt on your pack, the pressure of your gut on them keeps um put, and the weight totally off your neck, and they are instantly available to spot jumped game. T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 26, 2009 here is a pic of the one Doug was talking about. These just came out. They have extra pockets for gear like rangefinders, GPS, your license, flashlight, etc. There is a large one for 15x56s and smaller one for 10x40s. The straps are not elastic, so they do not bounce. They keep the weight off your neck and can be tightened down very snugly. They are kind of expensive, but the price of went up a bunch from the original when the guy switched to having them made in America. To order these bino packs or for more info, click on the link below: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/binocular_pouch.htm Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SO I HUNT Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Another vote for Nimrod, I use them with my 10-15x50 Leica's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I tried the harness system but did not like it. If you are rifle hunting and always standing up they are great. Where I ran into trouble is crawling. I found it much better to flip my 8x30s onto my back when crawling for a stalk then to keep smashing my binocs into the ground! I can't imagine carrying 15s on my chest??? Who uses them without a tripod? When I carry 15s on a strap, I make it long enough that they are under my arm and out of the way. I usually only do this if I don't have a pack with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertDweller Report post Posted May 9, 2009 I agree, carrying a 15x around your neck is a bit wacky in my book... but I always carry an 8x or 10x around my neck. Guys/Gals, check out the Del Norte Optic Belt. It works with a neck strap or harness system and elimanates the dragging or swaying of your binos when your stalking. It's easy to use and really keeps them from swingng and swaying. Thier web site is www.delnorteoutdoors.com You can order them on line. They have a cool video you can see on thier site. D.D. P.S. The owner is the guy who invented the Optic Belt after his Swaro's almost knocked him out while riding his horse while hunting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted May 9, 2009 I also use the one that Amanda sells here. They are designed by Jaret Owens. I have one of his originals that I've had since the early 90's. It's very functional. I use it for my 10x40 Zeiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I agree, put your 15's in your pack and put the 8 or 10's on some sort of bino buddy system when you're hiking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krp Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I also just tried the Alaska guide that Jaret makes this weekend. I wanted to see how it did with my pack on at the same time. I stuffed it with more than I would usually take just to see. Binos, GPS, cell phone, keys, headlamp, extra batteries and the camera that took the pic. No problems with rubbing with the pack on, that was #1. Loved having eveything right in front of me and not having to hold on to my binos with my left hand to keep them from beating me to death. It was really hot at 88 deg when we left on the trail, the pouch was warm where it pressed on the front but not nearly as bad as I thought and wasn't uncomfortable. I have some more things to try with it, like crawling but should work better than dragging my binos. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
