Bino Harness?

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#1 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:16 pm

In one of the threads about binoculars Tuffcity mentioned he used a "bino-buddy" system for holding his binos in place.

Does anyone else use or have used them? If so can you tell me what you think of them and where you got them from? Also how do they work, is it a harness that you have to wear around your body?

Thanks for any info you can give.

Jeff

aussiehunter · #2 Post by **aussiehunter** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:24 pm

jeff ive been using one for years,,i reckon they are great,,keeps ur binos close at hand and ready,yet tucked close to ur chest to stay out of way..

i got mine from cabelas

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... cmCat=null

pat

#3 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:27 pm

G'day Pat,

Gee, that was quick, thanks. I will take a look and may get back to you.

Anyone else use them or similar?

Jeff

Mick Smith · #4 Post by **Mick Smith** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:16 pm

G'day Jeff

I've thought about buying a harness, more so after all the hype about how good they are. I thought I was missing out of something, but are some careful reconsidering, I don't think I need one.

I carry my binoculars across my shoulders so they hang down under my right armpit. I keep the strap short. They ride like this very comfortably yet they are ready at a moments notice to use. The strap on my binoculars is nice and wide at the top and it's made of neoprene, so it doesn't dig in. Then again my bino's are only 8x32's and not particularly bulky or heavy.

I've just bought a padded camo binocular case on ebay. I paid $20 for it. It will fit my bino's like a glove. It slips on over your belt. I thought this case would be ideal for those times when I want to have my bino's around, but not particularly right there and then. I would probably carry it in the middle of my back, like a bumbag, so it won't get in the way. It should protect it from most knocks and bumps too.

Sorry mate, I'm not being much help here with your question. I'm curious to know your reasons for thinking why you'd like a harness.

Mick

aussiehunter · #5 Post by **aussiehunter** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:42 pm

mick i can say one feature is when u crawl,they wont slide down and get in ur way..they keep em snug and handy..

doesnt get in way of shooting.

some clip on a hook on the belt,these can fall all when crawling a swell

but as with anything,what ever suits u and makes u happy..

i know they work for me..

cheers pat

piggy · #6 Post by **piggy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:51 pm

I have one also it cost me 25 bucks and won't go out without it,
I find it to be fantastic, your binos don't swing about there instantly at the ready for use so movement is minimised. Only thing to watch if hunting in wet weather rain will get on the eye piece so I use the eye releif covers

Mick Smith · #7 Post by **Mick Smith** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:00 pm

Fair enough fellas, but I'm still not sold on the idea. When I carry my binoculars across my chest (so they ride under my right armpit), they are out of the way, don't restrict shooting, don't wobble and are ready at a moments notice. I can't see much advantage in a harness. Even when crawling, I imagine that I could just swing my bino's around so they ride on my back. I don't do much crawling though, except to the missus.

Mick

Tuffcity · #8 Post by **Tuffcity** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:29 pm

On Monday (my Monday

) I'll post a pic of what my carrier looks like, I don't have a hook up at home for my work digital camera.

I've got mine attached to pair of 7X42 Zeiss and find it very comfortable and convenient to use. The bino's are always handy and if you need to sneak a peek in tight or close quarters you can keep movement to a minimum.

RC

#9 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:49 pm

Thanks for the info fellas.

Pat, which harness do you use out of that lot?

Mick, I also shorten my bino strap up and have them sitting under my arm. I however find that they do tend to drop down under me when crawling in close to game and this annoys me.

Piggy what brand are yours and have you got a photo? Also where did you buy them?

Tuffcity, that would be great to see a photo of yours. What make is yours?

Jeff

aussiehunter · #10 Post by **aussiehunter** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:29 pm

mate, mine is the cabelas brand,and i have another turning up wednesday by rights and thats the cabelas pro.

it looks like they are updating their pages and i cant seem to find mine at the moment.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/commo ... &noImage=0

this has a pic of both of mine here ii believe.

pat

Tuffcity · #11 Post by **Tuffcity** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:41 am

Jeff,

Mine isn't a commercial brand. It was in with the the joining package at NALS (North American Longbow Safari) a couple of years ago and I think someone locally made them all.

RC

jindydiver · #12 Post by **jindydiver** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:44 am

Pat
Is the boy doll or the girl doll wearing yours???

aussiehunter · #13 Post by **aussiehunter** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:29 am

mick,dont know what happen there..lol..they are working on their pages,it had harnesses on it before..lol

this is the only one they have at the moment

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... hasJS=true

ill have a search around bass pro etc...

pat

#14 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:44 am

Is the boy doll or the girl doll wearing yours???

I took a look at that link to and had a laugh as well.

Pat, I saw the Cabelas one the first time you posted the link but as you say something has happened and it is now gone. I think it looked about the best from memery.

Thanks Tuffcity. I always wanted to attend one of the NALS. It was because of them that I started our Australian Longbow Musters up back in 1988. Dave Richardson from Canada sent me photos and told me how they started the NALS. Getting side tracked a bit but it was because of a write up about the NALS (the first one I think) that I decided to shoot a longbow back in 1983-4. So glad I did.

Do any of you wear a Camelbak over the top of these harnesses or how do you wear both and is there any interference when wearing both?

Sorry for all the questions but I like to find these things out before spending money as dollars are hard to come by.

Jeff

piggy · #15 Post by **piggy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:59 am

Stickbow I also wear a camelback over the bino harness and have no problems with them at all I will post a pic of mine later they are made by I think Dave pender. As far as using conventional bino straps I personally had heaps of trouble with them swinging around me and on those sliding stalks after deer, I just had to remove them for the stalks but then didn't have them when I wanted a quick check to see what the deer are doing

As you know when deer hunting all movement should be kept to a minimum and a pair of moving bino's swinging around your neck is just another thing you have watch. I would rather be woring about the deer than have to use some of my attention on the binos hanging from my neck and worring if they are going to move.
I think it also depends on what game you hunt as some species you can get away with a lot more movement.

Just my two cents worth

Buford · #16 Post by **Buford** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:06 pm

forget that Jeff...... this is what you need!!

trash boss · #17 Post by **trash boss** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:38 pm

Buford
I think all that flour sniffing,while you were baking, has done something weird to your brain, or was it that strange herb you were putting in your stir fry at Nth Albert ?

Jo

#18 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:43 pm

or was it that strange herb you were putting in your stir fry at Nth Albert ?

Arrgh is that why he went to so much trouble and then wouldn't share it?

Buford,I can always count on you having positive input to a thread mate.

Thanks Piggy. I didn't know Dave Pender made them.

Jeff

Buford · #19 Post by **Buford** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:49 pm

trash boss wrote:Buford
I think all that flour sniffing,while you were baking, has done something weird to your brain, or was it that strange herb you were putting in your stir fry at Nth Albert ?

Jo

Damn, they're onto me!! performance enhancing rocket and sage!

aussiehunter · #20 Post by **aussiehunter** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:09 pm

jeff here ya go mate,they are back up

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... id=0027666

pat

#21 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:25 pm

Thanks Pat. That one does look like it would be a good one. I think I'd only want the harness part though.

Jeff

timbo · #22 Post by **timbo** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:35 pm

Hi Jeff,
Here's a couple of Australian sites that them.
www.canga.com.au and www.blackfoot.com.au
Just to help confuss you.

Cheers Tim

aussiehunter · #23 Post by **aussiehunter** » Mon May 01, 2006 2:37 pm

yeah they both look good..

hey buy aussie when u can

if u bought stuff from cabelas,ull find they hit u a bit on postage sometimes unless u bu=y a few more items..

id way that up first..

the two companies there,both of those harness look good..

pat

#24 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Mon May 01, 2006 9:26 pm

Thanks for that Timbo. I think I might give one of those a try. Have you tried either?

I was kinda leaning toward the 'Alpen' one from Canga Archey. What one do you blokes think would be the best. They don't give much info about them.

Jeff

timbo · #25 Post by **timbo** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:40 am

Hi Jeff,
I haven't tryed either of them. Like you I have been thinking about it for a while. Keep us updated.

Cheers Tim

Tuffcity · #26 Post by **Tuffcity** » Tue May 02, 2006 11:02 am

Here's what mine looks like- pretty straight forward, made of black elastic and fully adjustable.

aussiehunter · #27 Post by **aussiehunter** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:43 pm

pretty well the same as my cabelas

pat

Buford · #28 Post by **Buford** » Tue May 02, 2006 5:05 pm

that T shirt looks familiar.........

#29 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Tue May 02, 2006 6:24 pm

Thanks RC, although it was a little hard to see against the black shirt.

I will keep you updated Tim.

Jeff

ROSCO · #30 Post by **ROSCO** » Thu May 04, 2006 4:11 pm

Hi Jeff
I saw these in Bass Pro, may give your binoculars more protection when going hunting. Ross