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I have the bino systems, but just wondeing if there is something that protects the lenses betterand keeps them from flopping? Thanks

I use the Alaska Guide Creations Bino pouch

http://www.alaskaguidecreations.com/binopack.htm

Works great for me. Able to carry some odds and ends like chapstick, lighter, hunting tags, licenses, my rangefinder, optics cleaner cloth, and of course my binos all quick and easy to access.

I also like it over other bino strap carry options I have used extensively the binos are not strapped to you when in use so your hunting partner can take a quick glance through your binos as well. Also keep the rain off of your binos and you can wear the bino pack on the outside layer even in the rain due to the fact it is completely enclosed. With some other bino chest carry options I had to wear the binos under my raingear when its raining out so they would not get water on the lenses which of course meant they'd get wet or fogged up on the lenses due to body heat/moisture when hiking.

Anyway, like everything its not perfect and has its draw back (isn't the lightest for one) but for me it pros outweigh the cons by far over the other options I have seen/tried.

But no one piece of gear works for everyone so certainly look at other options.

Been trying the s4 lockdown harness this spring. No pouches and pockets which I prefer as it keeps everything nice and compact plus quick and easy use of your binoculars. So far I really like it, check it out:
http://www.s4gear.com/products/lockdown

Thanks guys! I was just looking at the S4. I just get tired of te binos flopping and no protection on the lens.

Alaska that looks like a cool rifle set up, what caliber is it and details?

I'm thinking of going with the S4 Lockdown myself. Looks like it's for me and my hunting style.

That is an interesting little rifle...

Redmtn,

How is it when wearing a pack? Im looking for something new that locks the binos down. The S4 harness looks great. I just dont like any added strain on my shoulders when wearing a pack.

Thanks guys.

That rifle is a model 7 Remington in .308. My dad bought it for me when I was 13. It has taken more game then any of my other big game rifles. 5 moose, 7 caribou, 2 griz, and a black bear. I haven't hunted with it much since I was 21 years old. But my wife started using it exclusively and has taken 2 caribou, an moose, and a black bear of her own with it.

Had the already short model 7 stock cut down shorter to keep the same LOP with the grind to fit limbsaver for her. Just got the bolt a nice spiral helix job done to it. Best part yet is the fact that Rick Bin contacted me 3 days ago and the McMillian UL stock is in the mail now for it. Should be make a nice little rifle even sweeter as its topped with a 2.5-8X36 VX3 in Talley lows.

But enough about the rifle That lockdown looks pretty system looks pretty interesting.

I wear mine with a Crew Cab, the sternum strap goes under the bino
straps, there is no interference at all, works like all the other harnesses.
There is a slight bit more tension on the shoulder due to the shock cord
that pulls your binos up into the holder but nothing that I really notice.

Your Dad is/was a man who knows rifles.

This season i will be carrying my binos in a Hill people gear Kit bag/chest rig. No need to carry my 329pd during hunting season so binos will have a home in the handgun compartment. It is also nice because you have fast access just like you would drawing your gun. My range finder will have a home in it also. I am super excited about it because i have always had a problem finding quick accessable places to put this stuff and i think i finally found the answer.

+1 for the Alaska Guide Creations bino pouch.

Those S4 look pretty good and they are very reasonable $44 compared to the Sitka $100 ones they are selling.

+1 on the Alaska Guide Creations Bino pouch. Jaret, the owner, is a great guy to deal with.

I've also tried the S4 Lockdown which would work as well.

Anyone try the Badland's bino case?

http://www.badlandspacks.com/index.php?go=Packs_Acc02#

i don't like having all the straps on when i need to change layers, i won't wear the standard bino bra either thats the latest rage...
for me is a buttom up light weight shirt that i wear almost all the time and i just drop my binos inside my shirt...keeps em clean, handy and not bumpin' around, one strap around my neck so i can pull them on and off as often as i want with out having my buddy check to see if my "straps are twisted"...:)
if i've just got a single layer on i wear them bandelero style across my chest...simple stuff. and lighter weight, but who's counting ounces in here???

I have that case as well. It is a nice bino pack but I don't like opening and closing the lid every time I want to look at something. The little pockets inside are good for a small lighter and some fire starter but won't fit a range finder. I glass quite abit so prefer something a little quicker.

Single strap for me. Slung under the armpit for climbing, long hikes, cutting up animals, etc. I suffered for a couple years with the bino bra, and hated every minute.

Most everyone else that I hunt with loves the "harness" system, so I guess it's just me.

I've tried 'em all, and I just found the answer.

The S4 lockdown. By far the best system I've ever tried. Not perfect, but very close. It protects all lenses, it allows for tension free glassing, it has a fleece, no squeak back, and I like it a whole lot. I bought two of them, actually.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAnLCKFr4eM

How tightly does the Alaska Guide pack ride? Any chance of being able to run without it flopping everywhere?

Well, Dan fits a bra better than you.