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How do you carry your Binocs?

Started by YosemiteSam, July 25, 2017, 11:00:00 AM

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YosemiteSam

At the advice of many of you, I picked up a pair of binocs recently.  Figured it would be fun for bird watching but could double for hunting purposes.  I'm curious how some of you carry your glass while hunting -- both still hunting and while in a blind or stand.  I haven't tried it yet but it seems like if they're anywhere on my chest, they risk getting whacked by a bowstring.  So how do you you carry your binocs in the field?
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nineworlds9

I love the Binopac harness.  Keeps em on the chest.
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kevsuperg

Harness here too. I like one the covers the nockers like my S4 vs having to remove the caps Everytime.
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MnFn

In the pocket of my safari tuff quiver or in my cargo pants side pocket, or back pack.  Sometimes with a long, skinny string, strung diagonally across my torso with binoculars under my armpit.
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Archie

I use a bino strap I got from LL Bean sometimes, but I also have a Binox pouch from Rancho Safari that works well.  It keeps them clean, and doubles as video camera carrier if I want.  It does not get in the way of my bowstring.  I put it on over my lifejacket on the water, and it keeps them close at hand.
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danshao

I use the tenzing single sling archery day pack where there's a pouch on the right side waist strap for binoculars. Pretty handy and out of the way of the string. I've also tried other packs where I attach the binocular case to the right shoulder strap with a loop or a knot, which also works.

Bvas

Head and drawing arm thru the strap so they ride on my side under my drawing arm.
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Lethalflight57

One thing about binos is that they are often the most underutilized item of equipment by eastern and southern bowhunters in heavier cover.  Given the fact that bowhunting is a short distance shot opportunity, the majority of bowhunters neglect using them.  However, hunting is hunting to locate, identify, and observe and pattern the animals we hunt.  

Even in thick vegetation and close quarters binos provide exceptional attention to detail that is useful in identifying, confirming or denying visual inputs, and recovering animals.  I wear mine protected in a FHF chest harness with my range finder on the chest strap beside the binos secured with a coiled lanyard.  Recently began using a range finder despite being an instinctive shooter to confirm my effective range with a trad bow (and to verify my limitations) when ranging objects around my stand.  They are kept covered and protected yet rapidly available.  No problem with shooting the bow, and if I don't put them back in the pocket they hang out of the way close to the pocket. When in a tree stand, I always put them back in the pocket after utilizing them to avoid any swing out as I bend at the waist to shoot.

I really rely on them on western hunts where spotting from high ground and scanning meadows and slopes to locate game is part of the experience, and an ingredient to success. And to select routes and enjoy the many other outdoor observations and views associated with the hunt.

ksbowman

I feel naked without a set of binos on my chest. I use a bino harness and have never had an issue shooting with them on. I use 8x25 clear up to 10x42's and all stay out of the way to shoot as long as they are adjusted correctly.
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Orion

I use a short strap of my own making and wear them on my chest.  There's just enough room for the glasses to clear my chin and nose  when I bring them to my eyes. No harness or case.  The short strap minimizes movement when I bend over, the glasses don't interfere with the bow string, and they're right there always ready for immediate use with little movement.  

My hunting partner does what Bvas does.

A.S.

Bino harness for me. I don't go out without them

Bear_hunter45

I use an Alaskan Guide Creations bingo pack love it so far

Gordon Jabben

Bino harness also.  I can't remember the bow string ever hitting them.

jt85

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bucknut

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meathead

I just use a neck strap. Stick then inside my shirt or jacket to keep them out of the way. I never liked the bino bra.

TDHunter


longbow fanatic 1

Badlands Bino Case Mag for my expensive binoculars. For my inexpensive binos, I use a standard chest harness. The bow string doesn't interfere with my binos at all.

Gdpolk

Rick Young Outdoors Chest Harness
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bucksakemmer

Second the Rick Young, best I've found

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