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Allen also make a BinoBuddy that works well. I like the clips better on their set-up. I rufuse to dangle $600+ glass on 30 cent clips.

I also use a BinoHide from Cabelas to keep the crap out of the eyecups.

Has anyone tried this Alaska Guide Bino pack? I tried making my own, but am not satisfied with how it hangs. It constantly slips down no matter what I try. If the Alaska guide works as well as it looks, it would be well worth $50.

http://www.shootnhunt.com/scopes_sights_and_optics/scope_optic_accessories/0922204.html

Best I could come up with... You're right Cabelas doesn't show it anymore.

I bought mine at Stateline store in Idaho at their grand opening. Best 15 dollar piece of gear on the planet.

Badlands Makes a really good 1 with water bladder built into the rear straps, yet tucks away if not needed.
http://badlandspacks.com/bino.php

I have the Alaska Guide Bino Pouch and have been using it for a little over a year now and love it. Prior to purchasing it I was using the Crooked Horn system and it did not work for me. The bino pouch holds binos perfectly plus allows me to carry a few other items in the zippered pockets(range finder, hunting license and tags , etc). This pouch helps protect my lenses while walking through brush and rain/snow which is a major plus for me. The pouch also lets me remove the binos from it and have no attachments so no tugging on my neck or straps getting caught up under my pack when wearing it.

I always hate it when these "binocular chest rig" threads appear on various boards. It reminds me that I invented/designed it for my own use approximately ten years prior to seeing them on the market. I call it one of my three missed millionaire opportunities. It's a good thing I am comfortable being on the outside looking in.

I use the Alaskaguidecreations, and that's the one chopperjockey is looking for. It is USA made by a regular guy like us, badlands isn't, the AGC is much better anyway. Badlands made the AGC then changed it just enough to get off the patent and sell their own. If you like stuff like that, ok.

The AGC can be worn with a pack and works great, I wear mine with my MR nice frame no problems. Holds alot of electonics right where you can get to them.

I know others that post here do the same, will probably chime in.

Kent

So the binos are just tucked into the pouch not attached at all to the strap system?

Thought I would share with you the bino system my daughters bought me for Christmas.

It works with the same principle as other bino harnesses, however this one keeps your expensive glass protected from the elements and banging around, rather it stays snug against your chest.

The side pockets are a tad bit small, but after talking with the maker, he intends to redesign with larger side pockets. After thinking about it, I did think of a few uses for the small pockets. They are about the perfect size for four AA batteries on one side, and my glass cleaner on the other (which consists of a lens rag, a twist brush, and two Zeiss towelettes).

the front pocket does fit my Brunton and Etrex Vista, but it is tight, and I'll probablly just run with one of those inside of that pocket. Ballgames it will hold a camera.

Although the maker also makes the camo version, I opted for black so that I could use this bag at ballgames and motorcycle trips, I just might get the camo version after the new larger side pocket version comes along.

Good craftsmanship, and dealing with this guy is a pleasure..there is not a doubt in my mind that if something goes wrong with this pack, or comes un-stitched, this guy will make good.

I like this and feel better about hiking around with $1200 Ultravids covered up, instead of banging around.

Five stars!

www.alaskaguidecreations.com