Post by: jstone on December 31, 2015, 08:04:46 AM
Post by: High Climber on December 31, 2015, 08:21:04 AM
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Post by: Larry S. on December 31, 2015, 08:28:11 AM
I have a pair of binoculars that I saved long and hard for (they nearly caused my wife apoplexy when she found out what they cost) and I don't want them damaged when I'm out falling or dropping things - which, for me, is a daily part of hunting. What I've found is that, if it's going to be a clear day, the S4 is the rig I use. It's tough, easy to use, comfortable, not bulky, and reasonably priced. It does not, however, completely enclose your binos. Still, they do the job and do it well.
If it's windy (and, hence, dusty), raining, or snowing, I use the FHF system which completely encloses your binos. Again, tough, comfortable, easy to use, not as bulky as others out there, but a bit more expensive (here, remember how much you spent on your binos and just go ahead with your purchase). Note: I'm a bit of a gear addict, so you'd probably only need one of the above systems
As in all things, opinions are like your backside - everyone has one and some of them stink. Other responders will probably point you to other systems and you'll have to decide on your own as to what works best for you and your budget. This will be my 39th year hunting (and trying to find the perfect gear) and these are the two best systems that I've found that can stand up to what I put them through and still work for me.
Hope this helps a bit.
Larry S.
PS...The owner of FHF Gear is a great guy to talk with. It's still a small company and he knows what he's about. Give him a call if need be.
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on December 31, 2015, 09:23:57 AM
http://fhfgear.com/hunting/bino-harness/
http://www.kuiu.com/hunting-accessories-field-gear/bino-harness/80010.html
Post by: grundy53 on December 31, 2015, 09:29:35 AM
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Post by: ipkus on December 31, 2015, 09:30:38 AM
The biggest size kuiu makes should fit those 15's but would be a pain taking off and on to use on spotter.
It takes literally two seconds to unclip the bino's from the harness?
Post by: High Climber on January 01, 2016, 07:37:09 PM
Yep it sure does. probably would be a nonissue but just wouldn't be my first choice for a bino system primarily used on a tripod, being that the binocs themselves are part of the suspension system. It would piss me off to have a strap fall behind my jacket and have to strip a layer to get it back together before I moved. :tup:The biggest size kuiu makes should fit those 15's but would be a pain taking off and on to use on spotter.
It takes literally two seconds to unclip the bino's from the harness?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 01, 2016, 08:18:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 01, 2016, 08:59:49 PM
Alaska guide creations or FHF
After lots of hesitation I went with the AGC and won't be looking back any time soon
With that said I can't help but wonder what it would be like shooting my bow with a pair of 15's in a case strapped to my chest would be like. I'm afraid they'd be huge.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 01, 2016, 10:57:34 PM
Agreed. If I ever had 15's they would be going from my pack to my tripod and that's it though. Too much glass to be riding on the chest for me.Alaska guide creations or FHF
After lots of hesitation I went with the AGC and won't be looking back any time soon
With that said I can't help but wonder what it would be like shooting my bow with a pair of 15's in a case strapped to my chest would be like. I'm afraid they'd be huge.
Post by: Becky on January 02, 2016, 12:08:13 AM
Post by: JDHasty on January 02, 2016, 02:35:22 PM
I used the the badlands for years it looks really big but it was never an issue shooting my bow... Would probably work well for your needs as you could store your adapter in it as well. I switched to the kuiu this year it's really nice and compact. The biggest size kuiu makes should fit those 15's but would be a pain taking off and on to use on spotter. You can get a bino tripod adapter from vortex for $20. Congrats on the glass 15's would be nice to have:yeah:
Post by: Hot Lunch on January 02, 2016, 03:50:59 PM
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Post by: JDHasty on January 02, 2016, 06:55:05 PM
Post by: TheHunt on January 02, 2016, 09:45:53 PM
You asked about huge sized bino's. The S4 are not your solution. Those are huge and should be in a pack with a tripod attachment.
Post by: bobcat on January 02, 2016, 11:21:04 PM
Until recently I really had no idea there was anything better.
Post by: JLS on January 02, 2016, 11:27:55 PM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 04, 2016, 07:47:10 PM
Post by: dscubame on January 04, 2016, 08:29:03 PM
Kuiu or FHF. I use the Kuiu. I used the s4 before. I like the total containment of the Kuiu. Never had a problem with rain getting on my lens. It's quick and easy one hand operation.
http://fhfgear.com/hunting/bino-harness/
http://www.kuiu.com/hunting-accessories-field-gear/bino-harness/80010.html
Agree. After a little research just ordered kuiu today. And the price is excellent however I would have paid whatever as I am confident its exactly what will do me.
Post by: M_ray on January 04, 2016, 10:26:56 PM
Post by: JDHasty on January 05, 2016, 10:33:44 AM
For me 15's will go from pack to tripod & 10's go for a chest ride :twocents:
Me too. That is pretty much the same for me. I do every once in a while want to take the 15x56 with though, and when I do I like my binocular on my chest.