My old Cabela's bino harness is getting all stretched out and won't stay in adjustment anymore. Plus, I am concerned it may break at anytime now. It's given me years of service, but now I would like to replace it before my next hunt. I use this harness to hold my Leica Geovid 10x42's.

Any recommendations as to a good harness to replace my old one?

Thanks.

Are you looking for a chest bag/pack or a simple harness?

If the simple harness route, the Rick Young ultralight is superb.
And, no, it does not cut into your shoulders.

http://rickyoungoutdoors.com/basic-ultra-light-bino-harness/

SKane,

Just watched the video. The harness looks like a very good solution to a lot of problems with harnesses. I really like how it shows being able to keep the binocs tight against your body, which would be very useful when crawling into position. I may just have to go for it, but I'll read a few more recommendations first.

thanks!

Multiple carry positions and easily keeping things taut is where it shines. The speed and convenience of getting it on/off doesn't hurt either.

If you want protection for your bino as well as silent open/close and super comfortable carry, this is what I have used for years with perfect satisfaction in dust, sand and snow:

http://badlandspacks.com/camo-binocular-case

I have used the Alaskan Guide harness the past two years. So far it has been the best mousetrap for me. Keeps the bins clean/dry and easily accessible.

https://alaskaguidecreations.com

Friend of mine has the S4 gear lockdown https://goo.gl/ZMLq3L binocular harness, and thinking to get one as well. I've done some research and this binocular harness seems to have the best quality on the market One comment though, for hunting, wild life photo, etc. Make sure to paint in black or dark green all those orange and white markings on the harness. That's the only default I can see

Been using the Rick Young for a couple of years. It gets my vote for a light weight rig.

Wait a minute here, I was thinking that I couldn't use one of those as my daypacks are too bulky...but I purchased two US issued three litre Camelbaks last year that would allow use of same.

Has anyone else managed to buy so much odd bits of gear that they are forgetting just what they have?

Or you buy all this light weight stuff but when yo get it all together it is too heavy to pack. grin..

My chest harness problem was eating and food falling on the eyepiece lenses.

Then I quit eating carbohydrates and stopped being hungry all the time.

Now I use "MINOX BD Compact 7x28 BR Binoculars Autofocus Flat Field", that have a very short neck strap that keeps them right under my chin.

Dude...

Kuiu for me

I have 2 and my wife 1

[quote=SKane]Are you looking for a chest bag/pack or a simple harness?

If the simple harness route, the Rick Young ultralight is superb.
And, no, it does not cut into your shoulders.


+ 1. I loooove my Rick Youngs. Easy to adjust for multiple carry options, super light weight. By far the best I have used for my needs.

Just ordered the Rick Young ultralight, and tried it out- this looks like a great solution for carrying binos. I hooked it up to my Leica Geovid 10 x 42's, and can't wait to give this setup a workout in a couple of weeks antelope hunting.

SKane, thanks for the tip!

Just to be different you could try a longer bino strap slung to the side under your arm. Basically carried like a purse. I move when hunting and sometimes have to boogie to get into position for a shot. I got sick of binos bouncing off my chest and now carry them off to the side. I think a lot of safari guys carry this way and it works great for me.

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optic...ative=165953&creativeASIN=B0033JSZSY

The Rick Young can be adjusted to carry in that position, as well.

The RY harness is all I use...

What I really like about it is the ability to secure your binos so they will absolutely not move- this is going to be very helpful when crawling into position for a shot,

Something else I have come to appreciate is how compact and out of the way the Rick Young's are when not in use. If you happen to throw your binos in a pack the strap does get tangled with all of your other gear.

This is true. I can wrap the strap around the bino so it's not catching on things, and I can still operate the bino fine, and fine the works inside the bino case...

I've got a couple of the Alaskan guide creations, I like them.

Ditto to the Rick Young harness. Have owned and used half a dozen other brands/styles and am not looking back. The Rick Young is the only bino harness I've used that keeps binos tight to chest when I want them tight to chest, yet is QUICK and easy to use the binoculars. Versatile with several ways to snug up the glass. I hunt the wet and added a bino cover taken from another covered harness. Works extremely well. Ditto that the binos are easy to use with the harness attached when not on my bod.

I used a Crooked Horn bino harness for years until my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas. Rick Young bino harness. They are lightweight but I found that they snag easily in brush, especially the pig tail.

I only use them for sporting events and in open country.

Interesting. I have hardly ever worn mine outside my outer layer of clothes so never noticed. I normally have at least some kind of shell or fleece outer shirt or jacket over the harness that is open in front to access binos. Helps keep them quiet from a stick or branch bumping the binos, helps keep them dry in rain (though I added a minimal waterproof cover to the Rick Young) and helps keep them from fogging in our wet conditions.

I have an Alaskan Guide K.I.S.S with the Max pocket and have to say it does the job well without to much bulk!

I use my Rick Young for a compact archery binoculars but for rifle elk hunting the Alaskan guide Creations are great for my good binoculars- they protect them in dusty or wet / windy conditions carry license, tags, rangefinder and a small knife. All I need is my rifle and AGC binoculars pack to be prepared and move quickly if I spot something driving in or out of an area or want to drop my backpack and run to the next ridge.

I love the rick young for a simple harness. It holds well and is super simple and light. It offers no protection though.

I recently bought an Outdoor Vision harness and I'm extremely impressed. Worth looking at. Spendy but very nice and quiet and quick and full protection.

Lee

I've also got the Kuiu, the harness works great, it's very well thought out. I do get dust on the objectives and will likely put something in the bottom of the pouch to seal against them when they're not in use.

I have a natural leather chamois wadded up in the bottom of mine.

I carry 2 extra rounds of ammo in the net side pocket.

I hadn't thought about my harness 'til reading this thread. It made me realize how often I get pizzed at my stupid harness. It's good to still be able tp learn things here. I'll probably be sending some funds to Rick Young.



FC

Thanks for the recommendation Jordan. This site costs me a lot of $$$$$. I checked out the web site and ordered the harness and a cover. I had the package 2 days later. I think I am going to like it.

Like someone mentioned above, I never wear my binos on the outside but usually have fleece or jacket over them to protect them and keep them from snagging.

Ordered 3 of the Rick Young Bino Harness for $53.97 shipped. Figure I'll just leave them on my favorite binos.

AGC here.

Just returned from 4 days of pronghorn hunting, using the Rick Young Bino Harness. Wow, what a joy to use! I have mine on my Leica 10x42's, with objective and eyepiece covers.

I have a Vortex Guide Binopack (AGC) and I have a Badlands Bino Basics harness. The Badlands harness doesn't offer any protection but it's lightweight and fits well. It works well for my 8x40s but not so much for my 12x50s. The Vortex is nice, lots of space, well protected etc. My only complaint is the straps don't stay as tight/snug as I feel they should.

I only have vision in one eye so how do you think the Rick Young would work on a mono?

Never been a fan of bino bras, but this one is indeed interesting..........I may try it.......

Casey

This doesn't answer the question of how well it would work, but shows how it could work I think.

Just ordered Rick Young's harness

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Never been a fan of bino bras, but this one is indeed interesting..........I may try it.......

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Just do it! I hardly ever carried my binos while hunting until I attached some Rick Youngs. Now they ride along every time.

I have a rick young on one set of binocs. I have used it a bit and its pretty decent although I don't think I would like it if I was only wearing a thin shirt and using it with a pair of RF binoculars. I think I want to try the kuiu harness. been using crooked horn setup for years. I use tape to keep the straps from loosening in the buckles.

Thanks Whttail, talked to Rick and this is what he said also, so ordered one for myself and a set for my Daughter

You. can make the same lightweight harness for $4 in about 5 minutes. Buy a pair of no-tie boot laces from amazon. All of the needed keepers are included.

I adopted use of the Hill People Kit Bag

I keep my "nocs in it with or without harness. Works very well for my style of time afield.

Got pics to show how you made a loop to go over each shoulder? There are also no clips for attaching to the binoculars, but there are many options to do that. Are you using your own shock cord to make them long enough? The RYOs are pushing 100", which are plenty long and can be cut down. I make my own too, but I use the same Surmount Cordloc for the adjuster and buy the quick release buckles from RYO.

Simple even for a deplorable like me. I bought Rick Young's. I said damn, I missed inventing the hula hoop, now this. Took small piece rope and made a pair in about 60 seconds with rope and a couple knots. I'm sure a millennial could have done it quicker. I realized boot laces would work and googled. Found on Amazon for 7.99 pair with needed fittings. In addition i used tie-wraps i had on hand. Lots of things will work, key ring, metal washers, etc.. I live in the wilderness and used what is available. There is even a you-tube instruciion on how to do it. Kudus to Rick Young, I admire an innovator and entrepreneur. Ain't America Great!

Far too complicated, all of these.

3' of Mule Tape and hang it over your back when you're crawling...

I agree. I took a piece of paracord and rubber band and figure I have the cost down to about 5 cents. Pardon my other post, I have sometmers disease. Some say it's just a bad case of dumbass.

I have Rick Young's harness on 3 binoculars ranging from 8x32 to 10x40s. No complaints. They are about as good as any IMO and economical.

Rick Young probably owes 24 Hr Campfire a big thanks, for helping him sell a bunch of his product!

The Rick Young harness I learned about on this thread, arrived today.
I hiked 3 miles in the woods while wearing it.
The binoculars were 12 ounce MINOX BD Compact 7x28 BR.
The harness worked about as well as the neck strap that came with the binoculars, that is, just fine.

And, you can use it as a neck strap. But you can't use a neck strap as a harness...

LMMFAO. It's like, you can sleep in a car but can't drive a house.

I purchased the Alaskan Guide harness last year and have been impressed with the short time I have used them.

Were you able to keep crumbs off the oculars?

or drool?.....

Rick young and/ or Alaskan guide creations!

I really like my AK. Guide Creations binocular pouch. Very handy with room for a few extra cartridges, a spare battery and makes the iphone instantly accessible.
Best of the best.

I am very dissatisfied with Rick Young's bino harness. They will not allow you to bend over or crawl without the bino's flipping out of the elastics, despite the videos and website that says you should be able to do that; maybe with a much lighter pair of binos this is possible, but not with 10x50s. Especially if you have high quality Euro optics or ones with built-in rangefinders; not enough room for elastic to grab on and elastic not strong enough.

Also, make sure that you return the product within 10 days or they won't take it back

Bighorn,

Did you try bending over or crawling with this harness? The binos immediately flip out and start to hang down from the clips rings, start bumping brush and rocks for me.

Any other better solutions for a Leica Geovid 10x42 or similar larger bino?

Jordan, how about you? Anytricks or have you ever bent over or crawled when loaded with 10x50s or 10x42 binos? I could not get the Rick system to hold binos in place, no matter how I configured the straps.

Any other choice or model that you use that might be better for this purpose?

Sounds like you need a hundred dollar titty pack.

except most alla the $100 titty packs hang down around yer belly button like the titties on gramma.....

I've spent a fair bit of time bending and crawling with the RY harnesses, and they've always worked great for me with a 10x42 RF bino. I'm guessing the ability to wrap the straps around the barrels of the bino will depend on the placement of the bridge, and how much barrel sticks out passed the bridge for the straps to hook on to. Some models of bino have the hinge right near the end of the barrels, in which case wrapping the straps around the barrels would have limited effectiveness. Despite that, the RY is the best harness I've seen for using with that technique.

I too haven't had any problem looping the straps over the barrels as per RY's videos. I find it to be the most versatile bino system that I have tried to date.