Bino’s picked! What’s your preferred bino harness?

[carpsniperg2]

Let’s hear it! Not looking for something crazy bulky. I had a kuiu one and it was to bulky for my liking. I’ve been running the crooked horn setup and like it pretty good. However always like real world feedback on new gear purchases!

Thanks!!!

[lewy]

I have the kuiu harness because I feel like its less bulky then most

[carpsniperg2]

Mine was probably 5/6 years ago. Maybe the new one are smaller? I guess I should look at them again.

[Stein]

I've had a couple and settled on the Sitka harness 3 years ago.  It works best for me because it is more streamlined and fits more like an actual harness high and tight on my chest compared to others that swing around and don't stay in place.

[Wolfdog2314]

I would also say I feel like the Kuiu pack is less bulky than most. I love my Marsupial, but I’d say it’s maybe “bulkier” than the Kuiu, but I really like it.

[Elk_Guapo]

Marsupial Gear No-Mag Enclosed Bino Pack.


https://www.marsupialgear.com/collections/chest-packs-and-components/products/non-mag-binocular-pack

[millerwheeler]

Outdoor vision  and there American made  I like the slim compact design

[Antlershed]

I’ve used Outdoor Vision, FHF, AGC, and Marsupial. The OV was just didn’t fit my binos right. Went to the Marsupial Magnetic and haven’t looked back.

[highcountry_hunter]

If you’re not in a hurry I’d just wait a bit. Exo is supposed to be manufacturing a bino harness this year and if it’s like everything else they make, every detail will be attended to

[mcallahan]

First bino harness I got was the vortex one didn’t like the webbing they used seemed to slick and would slip. Went with the FHF bino harness it’s a great simple setup that sits a little higher and tighter to my chest had it for 6 years no issues. Haven’t really looked at harness since then might be something better now but would still give FHF a look.

[brokentrail]

We all run Kuiu in our house and prefer them.  The new V3 with the ways to attach other things looks pretty cool to me but I have yet to see one, all of ours are the older versions.

[ctwiggs1]

I liked my FHF for comfort and weight but I didn’t like how open my expensive glass was to dust and elements.

I ended up buying Alaska Guide Creations and loved that harness.

I’m eyeballing the Sitka Mountain harness - that thing looks pretty fancy

[pickardjw]

6/6 guys in my group are wearing Marsupial. I had the original Stone Glacier one and it was okay, but I do prefer the structure of the Marsupial. Much easier one handed operation than a harness with less structure.

[PacificNWhunter]

I like the StoneGlacier. I have the first gen so I can’t speak to the second gen. Super slim, and seems more water proof than my previous KUIU. Also seems to keep the debris out pretty good too. I know guys prefer fully enclosed packs if you ride dirt bikes or horses in.

[bustedoldman]

AGC and Eberlestock…

[bigdub257]

I've had the AGC for several years.  No complaints.

[zwickeyman]

Been running FHF for quite a few years and it was very good but got an Eberlstock this summer and love it

[BigGoonTuna]

I've had a bunch over the years, now I find alternating between a Marsupial gear pack and a Rick Young Outdoors minimalist strap, depending on what I'm doing.

I have an AGC Kodiak Cub Max that I used for one season, it's very well made but I don't care for the rearward opening lid.  Seems to sort of get in the way for me.  The Marsupial opens forward and the lid is magnetic, so it stays closed or open depending on what you want it to do.

The minimalist strap is great when I'm not feeling like using the pack (like when I'm still hunting in the woods), I can wrap the cords around the barrels of my binos to keep them from flopping around, or wear it side saddle to keep them out of the rain.

[Rainier10]

Currently Alaska guide creations but this thread has me curious about other options. I’m going to look at some of them.

[Mtnwalker]

The Stone Glacier Skyline (1st gen) is about as minimalistic as it gets for a fully enclosed harness. I personally strongly prefer forward opening over rearward.

On a side note I happen to have one brand new still in the package that I'd make you a great deal on if you're interested 

[pianoman9701]

I've owned a few. The S4 Lockdown is very minimalist, inexpensive, easily adjusted. I like the badlands pack but it's bulky.

[Pathfinder101]

Alaska Guide Creations.  I doubt it is less bulky than yours though...

[HntnFsh]

I love my Kuiu Pro, other than its squeeky. I need to see if I can fix that.

[HereDuckyDucky]

I also run the KUIU. No noise issues with mine. Maybe I got lucky?

RW

[CarbonHunter]

I have the Badlands harness. I like the bow hook on the bottom and it’s easy to get the binos in and out. It also has small pockets for the lens pen and powder. It has a bladder pack compartment but I don’t care for that much since I always have a backpack when I hike.