I've been in the market for a bino harness. I'm testing a used Kuiu. I like it, but I'm not real crazy about the single straps for the harness to the binoculars.
I will likely try a Marsupial Gear next, but in the mean time I decided to experiment with some stuff I had at the house.
I had an original S4 gear harness. I never liked the lower elastic strap, it never felt secure to me. The bino pouch part never really offered security for the binos or easy in/out access. I removed the lower strap and added a nylon web strap. I removed the pouch and used a military surplus canteen pouch. These appear to be 500D cordura. I sewed 1" loops at the four corners and added split bar female buckles.
The top of the harness had loop locks. I simply used an existing strap with metal triglide on one end and male buckle on the other. This provides necessary adjustment.
It's simple and functional. I will need to add a little elastic to the bottom straps to increase comfort. The nylon webbing holds betters, but it feels like just a little more flexibility.
I will likely try a Marsupial Gear next, but in the mean time I decided to experiment with some stuff I had at the house.
I had an original S4 gear harness. I never liked the lower elastic strap, it never felt secure to me. The bino pouch part never really offered security for the binos or easy in/out access. I removed the lower strap and added a nylon web strap. I removed the pouch and used a military surplus canteen pouch. These appear to be 500D cordura. I sewed 1" loops at the four corners and added split bar female buckles.
The top of the harness had loop locks. I simply used an existing strap with metal triglide on one end and male buckle on the other. This provides necessary adjustment.
It's simple and functional. I will need to add a little elastic to the bottom straps to increase comfort. The nylon webbing holds betters, but it feels like just a little more flexibility.