Optics protection

[buckchaser]

With my first western mountain hunt (British Columbia mountain goat) being closer to reality, I am seriously considering digging deep for a new pair of Swarovski (or similar quality) binoculars. Hunting whitetails in the thick woods of Ontario and New York has meant that an old pair of Nikons on a chest harness have served me well thus far - but that setup will be inadequate.

What some of precautions to people take (chest pouch, using lens covers, etc.) to protect their high end optics? I don't want to spend $2-3k on a pair of binoculars and then be extremely paranoid about them!

 

[Trial153]

Buy them and a popular chest harness and dont worry about them, they will be fine.
There are ton of harness options, AGC, Sitka, Marsupial, FHF ect ect.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It would be our pleasure to assist you with the optics and a harness

 

[carter33]

You could always look into insuring them with whoever your insurance provider is. A while back after an incident on a river I decided to insure some of my firearms and attached scopes. If and when I purchase high end glass I plan to do the same with them. The insurance covers them in the event of loss, similar to covering a wedding ring or other expensive jewelry.

 

[ljalberta]

I just make sure mine are in a harness of some sorts. Usually an AGC. If I'm just bringing them on vacation or something similar I'll either keep them in a case, or I'll throw the lens covers on them.

 

[Brent111368]

I am OCD about always having the lens covered. I just use the Rick Young harness. To me, cleaning the glass is likely where the damage will take place, so keep them covered, always, and clean as infrequently as possible.