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Binocular chest packs
« on: November 03, 2020, 01:21:35 PM »
Looking for suggestions for a binocular chest pack to carry my 10x42 binoculars plus extra pockets to carry my rangefinder, head lamps and a few other miscellaneous items that I'll need quick access to. I've been looking and prices are all over the place! I've seen them from $25 to almost $200! I'd like something in the middle of those, maybe $75 to $100. I'd appreciate any suggestions you might have, especially from those with personal experience.
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2020, 01:39:16 PM »
I've only had experience with Alaska Guide Creations, but after using mine for 2 years I have no desire to switch to any other brand.

Does include a rangefinder pocket. Depending on which model you get, it can come with additional pockets. The price is slightly more expensive than your price range but worth every penny in my opinion.

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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2020, 01:42:58 PM »
Looking for suggestions for a binocular chest pack to carry my 10x42 binoculars plus extra pockets to carry my rangefinder, head lamps and a few other miscellaneous items that I'll need quick access to. I've been looking and prices are all over the place! I've seen them from $25 to almost $200! I'd like something in the middle of those, maybe $75 to $100. I'd appreciate any suggestions you might have, especially from those with personal experience.
Thanks!

Everyone has an opinion on these.  I switched to FHF this year and have had good experiences with them.

I've heard great things about Alaska Guide Creations, Kuiu, and a few others. 

I REALLY like my Rick Young Outdoors for archery day hunts, but they aren't practical for most of my hunts.

The new Sitka one is snazzy, but less modular than FHF.

It's really whatever suits you.  Pick something and go with it and you'll likely be fine.

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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2020, 01:44:28 PM »
I'm not sure there is something in between the 25 to $50 price range and then it moves up to the $200 price range. I have Alaska guide Creations hybrid harness and I have a new outdoor Vision harness and I like the outdoor Vision harness way better the lid is magnetic and it flips forward rather than backward toward you and it just seems to work way better for me.

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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2020, 01:46:11 PM »
I use a Tactical Tailor fight light chest rig that's out fitted with a pouch and mag holders that fit all the things I want to carry in the field to include binos, tags, range finder, calls, phone, headlamp, small tools, extra disposable gloves.
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2020, 01:46:46 PM »
Not sure if you’ve tried this yet, but if you go to the upper right of the page you’ll find a search bar. I just pulled up a full page (there might have been more) of posts about my search topic; bino harness.
Good thing about going the search route first is you’ll often find days, weeks, sometimes years of discussions on given topics. You’re also far likelier to find many of your questions answered.
The search function isn’t anywhere near as robust as say, Google. So sometimes I have to play around with my search terms

Lots of similar discussions on Rokslide as well. After you read enough to get a feel for what you want, you can do the same with historical classifieds for bino harness values.
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2020, 01:54:18 PM »
I've only had experience with Alaska Guide Creations, but after using mine for 2 years I have no desire to switch to any other brand.

Does include a rangefinder pocket. Depending on which model you get, it can come with additional pockets. The price is slightly more expensive than your price range but worth every penny in my opinion.

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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2020, 02:01:57 PM »
I've only had experience with Alaska Guide Creations, but after using mine for 2 years I have no desire to switch to any other brand.

Does include a rangefinder pocket. Depending on which model you get, it can come with additional pockets. The price is slightly more expensive than your price range but worth every penny in my opinion.

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Agreed. I’ve been using one for 4 or so years. Range finder pocket, chest zipper for my license, side pockets for calls and wind indicator. Don’t even know I’m wearing it. Super comfortable.
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2020, 02:04:22 PM »
Not sure if you’ve tried this yet, but if you go to the upper right of the page you’ll find a search bar. I just pulled up a full page (there might have been more) of posts about my search topic; bino harness.
Good thing about going the search route first is you’ll often find days, weeks, sometimes years of discussions on given topics. You’re also far likelier to find many of your questions answered.
The search function isn’t anywhere near as robust as say, Google. So sometimes I have to play around with my search terms

Lots of similar discussions on Rokslide as well. After you read enough to get a feel for what you want, you can do the same with historical classifieds for bino harness values.
Good luck!

One tip on that search box.  Go to the board that applies and type in what you are searching for.  Don't type bino harness into the out of state hunting board, do it hear in the all other gear board.

Same thing goes for Entiat deer hunting information, search for it when in the deer hunting board, not the political topics board.
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2020, 02:05:52 PM »
I've got the Outdoor Vision version on order with the rangefinder pouch additional. Upgrading from an old Nimrod one. Looking forward to it! Been happy with their products/service so far.
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2020, 02:17:59 PM »
I've got the Outdoor Vision version on order with the rangefinder pouch additional. Upgrading from an old Nimrod one. Looking forward to it! Been happy with their products/service so far.

That combo is exactly what I ended up with from outdoor vision and I love it

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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2020, 02:20:27 PM »
After having owned 5 harnesses, I've found the one I like the most. Marsupial gear enclosed is the best one for me. Usa made, customer service is top notch and the harness itself functions better than the others I've tried.  I'd highly recommend them.  If you have questions, call the guy up, hell chat with you all day long.
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2020, 02:52:48 PM »
I've only had experience with Alaska Guide Creations, but after using mine for 2 years I have no desire to switch to any other brand.

Does include a rangefinder pocket. Depending on which model you get, it can come with additional pockets. The price is slightly more expensive than your price range but worth every penny in my opinion.

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Agreed. I’ve been using one for 4 or so years. Range finder pocket, chest zipper for my license, side pockets for calls and wind indicator. Don’t even know I’m wearing it. Super comfortable.
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Only downside IMO is mine seemed loud as heck hunting whitetails early archery might just be me but I’m looking for something from nimrod that’s pretty much all fleece
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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2020, 02:58:13 PM »
I will throw my 2 cents in the hat , I have used badlands for a couple seasons ,switch to Alaskan guide creations and used all the extra pouches they offer used it for 5 years  it was stretched out  and just wasn’t doing it for me ,switched to kuiu and returned it immediately and finally this year switched to the outdoor vision with rangefinder pouch  I have to say it’s by far exceeds all my expectations 

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Re: Binocular chest packs
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2020, 02:58:25 PM »
I've owned the Kuiu's for about 4 years and have had no trouble whatsoever. This last year I switched over to the Alaska Guide Creations Kodiak C.U.B Max model. Initially my first thoughts were that they were a little more bulky than the KUIU's. After a successful elk/deer hunt in Idaho I am completely sold on AGC. They fit perfectly to my body, i love the pockets, and they make it easy to quickly access my bino's or rangefinder.

 


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