Binocular Harnesses 101 with Jordan Budd

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Today we talk about binocular harnesses. We go through all five harnesses in depth that the Jordan’s have used and a few that they’ve handled but not used in the field. Hopefully this episode gives you a better idea of a harness that will work best for you.

• Alaska Guide Creations – https://alaskaguidecreations.com/5 models – KISS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub, Alaska Classic, Denali. Plus max pocket
  Prices – $95-100, $100-105, $100-105, $105-110, $115
  Accessories – Rangefinder pouch, Pistol holder, Accessory adapter, Ultralight harness, Stalker hydration pack, rain cover (bino shield)
  Material – Cordura like material, auto lock buckles
  Pros – lots of padding, easy in and out, lots of pockets, seems durable
  Cons – bulky/heavy, rear deploying

• Marsupial – https://www.marsupialgear.com/products/binocular-pack?variant=10220592259

3 sizes – small, medium, large
Prices – $90. Padded mesh on harness +10
Accessories – rangefinder, small zippered, various radio pouches(I have large, fits       Midland radio nicely with room), rain cover, padded mesh harness
Material – auto lock buckles, cordura like material on front, fleece lining
Pros – forward folding and stays open, solid magnets, cell phone pocket,
Cons – open sides (not full containment), tiny front pocket

• Outdoor Vision Ridgetop – Review -> https://www.rokslide.com/outdoor-vision-ridgetop-harness-vs-adak-harness/

3 sizes – medium, large, x-large
Prices – $109,$113, $118
Accessories – rangefinder and gps pouch, rain cover, field aid kit
Material – YKK zippers, ITW slides and buckles, SilentHyde material
Pros – forward folding, small but stretch front pocket, fairly quiet material
Cons – magnet could be stronger, wish there was a back pocket for cell phone

• Adak – Review -> https://www.rokslide.com/outdoor-vision-ridgetop-harness-vs-adak-harness/

One size
Price – 150$ includes rangefinder pocket
Accessories – rangefinder pocket (fits my Sig 2400 perfectly) that’s included, pockets coming (I’ve tried one and they’re good)
Material – Woven polyester-nylon blend face fabric and fleece backer, hypalon fabric in high wear areas, smaller buckles not auto lock
Pros – most quiet harness, forward folding, closure system, the way pockets will attach
Cons – tiny extra pockets, rangefinder pocket won’t fit some rangefinder models

• FHF Gear – Review -> https://www.rokslide.com/fhf-gear-pro-binocular-harness-and-razco-gear-holster-review/

3 sizes – small, med, large
Prices – $110, $115, $120
Accessories – rangefinder pocket (have one and wish it folded forward, overall good), pack suspension kit, various gps pouches, bear spray holder, tech pouch(love it), kestrel pouch, kydex holster attachment, handwarmer
Material – 500D Cordura, Microfiber lining, 1” Duraflex auto lock buckles
Pros – tough, knife pocket, rear pocket, bottom attachment points, small slot pockets on lid
Cons – rear opening, tiny front pocket

• Other brands –
  Muley Freak– Price: $125. $110

Sitka Bino Bivy– Price: $149 12x-15x

Kuiu Bino Harness– Price: $79
Pro Bino Harness – $100

Badlands– Price: $140

  Mystery Ranch– Price: $75

Alaska Guide Creations - 1:30
Marsupial - 11:10
Outdoor Vision - 19:30
Adak - 24:30
FHF - 30:30