Post by: Westside88 on January 08, 2023, 12:14:39 PM
My main debate is Large or XL? The binos I currently use are not very big(8 power Steiners), I'm just wondering if getting the XL and padding the bottom to take up the space would make sense in case I want to go with larger binos. Anyone have experience with these?
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on January 08, 2023, 12:32:52 PM
I’ve since gone to 12x42 swaro NL binos and the Marsupial bino harness. The binos are a massive upgrade and overall I like the Maruspial a tad better. I really like the full enclosure the marsupial gives.
Post by: Westside88 on January 08, 2023, 12:47:35 PM
I used the Kuiu harness for a few years with vortex vipers 10x42 in size large harness. Perfect fit. I think you will get a ton of movement inside of an XL harness with 8 power binos. I think you only want the XL if you’re going with 12+ power binos. Even with a padded bottom you’ll get a lot of lateral movement.Thanks, I definitely don’t want to much movement. I’m not familiar with the other harness you mentioned, but will check them out also
I’ve since gone to 12x42 swaro NL binos and the Marsupial bino harness. The binos are a massive upgrade and overall I like the Maruspial a tad better. I really like the full enclosure the marsupial gives.
Post by: Sakko300wsm on January 08, 2023, 01:15:56 PM
Post by: brokentrail on January 08, 2023, 01:21:14 PM
I had the previous version of the Kuiu harness and the new one, I like both, and for my style of hunting, they work good for me. My other son uses a Badlands magnetic harness and I used it to try it out and didn't care for it, I preferred the Kuiu harness. If I wasn't a still hunter, always needing my glass, and usually with one hand, I may have preferred the Badlands harness.
A lot of your choice may depend on what style of hunting you do. Are you walk a logging road to a glassing point and then glass for hours? Or are you a still hunter that slips through the woods all day, glassing every few steps?
Post by: cem3434 on January 08, 2023, 01:29:28 PM
Post by: brokentrail on January 08, 2023, 01:33:32 PM
Anyone know which Kuiu bivy size would work best for Swaro 10x42 EL Ranges? I have a Badlands bivy for my Vortex Fury binos which work fine, but I'm looking for something without the magnetic closure. Trying to use the Badlands with one hand can be a challenge at times.
Based on them being 10x42, my gut would say L but here is the sizing, based on binocular height.
https://www.kuiu.com/products/pro-bino-harness-verde-camouflage-2-0?variant=40340231585950
Post by: The scout on January 08, 2023, 01:38:20 PM
Post by: Westside88 on January 08, 2023, 02:29:39 PM
I would go with a L harness for 8x binos, I use a L for my 8x42's, my son uses a L for his 10x42's, they fit fine.
I had the previous version of the Kuiu harness and the new one, I like both, and for my style of hunting, they work good for me. My other son uses a Badlands magnetic harness and I used it to try it out and didn't care for it, I preferred the Kuiu harness. If I wasn't a still hunter, always needing my glass, and usually with one hand, I may have preferred the Badlands harness.
A lot of your choice may depend on what style of hunting you do. Are you walk a logging road to a glassing point and then glass for hours? Or are you a still hunter that slips through the woods all day, glassing every few steps?
More this style- “ Or are you a still hunter that slips through the woods all day, glassing every few steps?”
Post by: brokentrail on January 08, 2023, 03:01:26 PM
Ymmv. Have any buddies that have one or the other to test drive before you take the plunge?
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Post by: huntnfmly on January 09, 2023, 11:41:16 AM
Stuff always got into it so I switched to Alaskan guide works much better
Post by: thinkingman on January 09, 2023, 12:14:15 PM
I really like the minimalist nature of the Kuiu.
Fits well, low profile, straps don't interfere with backpack and I like the simple cover.
Works great for me.
Post by: hughjorgan on January 09, 2023, 01:29:26 PM
I have owned multiple brands of harnesses over the years and all had their pros and cons. So far, I like my marsupial gear the best as an all around harness.:yeah:
After trying lots of bino harnesses I too have to say the marsupial gear harness is the best I’ve used as well. It fits great, binos don’t bounce around in the harness, they have a size chart for all the most popular binos which makes figuring out what size to buy really easy and has lots of options for accessories to cover all your needs.
Post by: Westside88 on January 09, 2023, 02:58:14 PM