Carrying Binoculars

[Greg Massey]

For those who carry binoculars what type of straps, harness, chest case do you prefer: How do you like carrying your binoculars during turkey season?  I use Rick Young Outdoors 002 Basic ultra light binocular harness for my Vortex 10 x 28 this harness is very comfortable and has the quick release snaps. Do you like compact binoculars or the larger binoculars for turkey hunting?

[ChesterCopperpot]

I've moved to some Cabelas Compact HD binos and actually tote them in a Marsupial rangefinder pouch. I'll never go back to anything larger for where I live, what I hunt, and the ground I hunt. They're incredible. Unfathomably light. And I usually just run the pouch onto my chest strap of my pack. It's like that pouch was made for them.



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[WV Flopper]

 Up to 8 or so years ago I never used Binos. Today I feel naked without them! I do not have a good system for carrying, only the neck strap supplied.

I do usually throw them in the game bag on the back of my vest until I need them or get into a place I feel they may benefit me. They are Steiner 10X42, full size. They get heavy after awhile around your neck, I think one of those harnesses would be an improvement for me.

[Meleagris gallopavo]

I just got one of those ALPS binoc harnesses and haven't used it yet.  I did try it on and adjust it with the binoculars I carry and it seems to be a good product.  Lots of places for calls and such.  Not sure how it will work with my turkey vest yet. 


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[bbcoach]

Vortex Glasspac Bino Harness.  I believe several other Bino manufactures have them as well.  These harnesses keep the binos close, protected and out of the way when running and gunning but very accessible when needed.  Always with me.

[Dtrkyman]

I use the Rick Young as well.  If I am hunting timber I rarely carry them, out west or field hunting I always do.

Been thinking about getting a mini pair to carry, just not a fan of the mini binos though.

[MK M GOBL]

For turkey hunting, none they are in the back pocket of my hip pack.


MK M GOBL

[Tom007]

Kinda rigged up my own set up. I like small compact binos for turkey. Got these for a gift. Took a Crooked horn Bino harness, added quick detach clips to the binos, and it is a great set-up. They stay right against my chest, and the straps are comfortable. Works great. Be safe...

[deerhunt1988]

When I actually carry them, Rick Young harness for my Maven C.2 7x28s. The 7x28s are the perfect size for turkey IMO.

[Ol timer]

I like my Leupold 10x28s waterproof and lightweight.

[davisd9]

Nikon aculon in a vest pocket

[Tail Feathers]

Bushnell were the lightest compacts I could find.  Very pleased with them but the Rick Young harness wasn't to my liking so I carried them in a vest pocket last season.  I don't use them a lot on most days so that worked out OK for me.  9 oz.  Those Cabelas were 8.6 oz I think.  Weight matters.

[Which Gun]

Vest pocket.

[ElkTurkMan]

When I am hunting around home I have a small pair of Leupold bino's that I keep in my satchel or  I just keep them around my neck (they're fairly light and compact). When I hunt out west I will carry my bigger glass and then I use a Alaskan guide Bino harness

[TauntoHawk]

When I actually carry them, Rick Young harness for my Maven C.2 7x28s. The 7x28s are the perfect size for turkey IMO.

Ive got a really nice pair of quality 8x42 optics that are Heavy

I got the maven 7x28 for my wife but I've completely stopped carrying my full size set for turkey and just use those 90% of the time

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk