Bino Bandit Eye Piece Shield-Is this a legit product?

[philos]

I like the concept here but does it truly work in field conditions? One of the things I like about my old beat up Leupold binos is the eye cups provide side protection from the sun. It helps me quite a bit and I have gotten use to the eye cup design but needed to upgrade to better binos. I just bought a new pair of Tract Torics in 10x42 and I like the optical quality but I wish there was a way to replicate the eye cup design from my old Leupold Pinnacles.

Would this GoHunt Bino Bandit be a good solution? It looks a bit odd to me but if it works I am OK with an odd looking product. If not this then what would you suggest I try?

I found a you tube video about the product but when I click on the video it takes me straight to the GoHunt site and there is no video to view.

 

[wapitibob]

My old dentist invented the first version way back, and yes they work.

 

[6.5x284]

I’ve tried it a few times. I’m not a fan. More annoying than it’s worth in my opinion.


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[CorbLand]

They work but when it got cold it would cause my binos to fog up.

I will see if I can find mine. If I can, it’s yours if you will cover shipping. PM me if interested.

 

[eoperator]

They definitely help with Sun at those annoying angles and cold heavy wind that makes your eyes water. As stated above they can cause some fogging at times. Last year I put the bino bandit in the bottom of my bino harness allowing me to take it on/off as needed.

 

[SneakyThunderCat]

Pretty nice to use when your glassing for long periods, but if not I leave it behind.


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[philos]

Thanks for the replies. I can see where there might be a fogging problem now that you all mention it.

@CorbLand-very kind of you to offer. Thanks!

 

[fatrascal]

I like them. When not using them I just flip them backwards toward the objective lens. I like the ones with the buckle so you can protect the glass under the eye cups in the harness. Fatrascal.

 

[tdot]

I like them when higher up in the mountains, in the alpine, when more exposed to the sun. When hunting in the forest I find them to be more hassle then they are worth. I also have the Scope Bandit for my spotting scope and have the same opinion of it. I definitely wouldn't use them if I wasn't sitting down for long glassing sessions.

 

[Lionhound1975]

I used one the other day on binos/tripod to spot at a PRS match, I was impressed, especially for $20. Would not work for all situations but I plan on buying one to use for extended glassing, especially where glare or sun angle is an issue.