Which bino harness is the most comfortable?

[coloradoan]

I’m thinking of just the harness part of the bino pack. Which one is the most comfortable for you, especially with heavier binoculars?

I really like the AGC Kodiak and Classic packs, but the harness has never felt comfortable for me - it felt decent with light binoculars but sagged pretty bad with heavier binos. I thought the shoulder straps on the Kuiu were too thin. I’ve never tried Marsupial or FHF. I’d be interested to hear what makes a harness comfortable vs uncomfortable.

 

[Blueman75]

I picked up the Stone Glacier Sentinel last year and used it a bunch this fall. By far my favorite bino harness I’ve used. Super comfortable and rides high on my chest.

 

[WyldGoose]

SG Sentinel

 

[Wyobohunter]

I like a very lightweight 6x30 binocular, so my homemade paracord harness is quite comfortable.

 

[WMelbgator]

I too have the Stone Glacier Sentinel.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I wear my marsupial 3-5 days per week minimum. I can wear it for 14 hours straight and not notice it.

 

[dsotm]

Love my Marsupial

 

[Brian Fahs]

Marsupial.

So comfortable I tend to forget to take it off when done hunting

 

[HuntHarder]

Marsupial

 

[kwackkillncrew]

i have the AGC kodiak cub and like it. I dont want to spend money on something else when it seems to be just fine. small enough to not be in the way of everything but still holds binos, range finder, lighter, chap stick and a few bullets. i still tend to take if off when getting ready for a prone shot.

 

[Athens]

I had a magnetic marsupial. The magnet would interfere with the navigation part on onX. I thought I was going crazy because I knew I was headed for the truck. I then googled it and it turns out I was not the only one with the same problem. After watching several reviews, I ordered a kifaru harness and sold the marsupial. I’m very pleased with the kifaru. I will say that I like the marsupial harness a little bit better but I feel like I’ll get used to the kifaru after I wear it a few times. If you’re not gonna be using your phone or a handheld gps for navigation, I think the marsupial will be great. If you are, get the kifaru. By the way, Kifaru is 100% made in the USA. That was a big selling point for me.

 

[Davyalabama]

I'll go different and cheaper, Badlands. Those are huge pads on mine, I didn't want some small straps that would eat into my should, I wanted something to distribute the weight. The pads are nice.

I have in my bino pack: 8x slc binocs, 5 rounds of 300 win mag, a 30000 mah charger and cable, compass, protein bar, sucrets (never know when coughs will start - won't cough all week until I get in a stand and it's quiet), small tactical flashlight, lens cloth and small lens pen (invaluable) --- connected to the outside is a large zeiss range finder (have had it for years and years)

 

[Moultrie]

I have the non magnetic enclosed Marsupial, and it's been great. I can't even tell I have it on.

I had a magnetic marsupial. The magnet would interfere with the navigation part on onX. I thought I was going crazy because I knew I was headed for the truck. I then googled it and it turns out I was not the only one with the same problem. After watching several reviews, I ordered a kifaru harness and sold the marsupial. I’m very pleased with the kifaru. I will say that I like the marsupial harness a little bit better but I feel like I’ll get used to the kifaru after I wear it a few times. If you’re not gonna be using your phone or a handheld gps for navigation, I think the marsupial will be great. If you are, get the kifaru. By the way, Kifaru is 100% made in the USA. That was a big selling point for me.

If you truly prefer the Marsupial, check out the non magnet version:

New No-Mag Enclosed Binocular Pack

 

[Mattyq17]

I had a magnetic marsupial. The magnet would interfere with the navigation part on onX. I thought I was going crazy because I knew I was headed for the truck. I then googled it and it turns out I was not the only one with the same problem. After watching several reviews, I ordered a kifaru harness and sold the marsupial. I’m very pleased with the kifaru. I will say that I like the marsupial harness a little bit better but I feel like I’ll get used to the kifaru after I wear it a few times. If you’re not gonna be using your phone or a handheld gps for navigation, I think the marsupial will be great. If you are, get the kifaru. By the way, Kifaru is 100% made in the USA. That was a big selling point for me.

First year with the magnetic marsupial and I had the same issue, I just held my phone out farther from my chest and it worked fine. I love the marsupial harness, very comfortable and hardly notice I am wearing it.

 

[westsloper]

I think the Gen L harness on the AGC packs is quite a bit more comfortable than the old one, but it's still prone to sagging.

 

[rickyw]

I'll go different and cheaper, Badlands. Those are huge pads on mine, I didn't want some small straps that would eat into my should, I wanted something to distribute the weight. The pads are nice.

I have in my bino pack: 8x slc binocs, 5 rounds of 300 win mag, a 30000 mah charger and cable, compass, protein bar, sucrets (never know when coughs will start - won't cough all week until I get in a stand and it's quiet), small tactical flashlight, lens cloth and small lens pen (invaluable) --- connected to the outside is a large zeiss range finder (have had it for years and years)

Which badlands harness?

 

[thayerp81]

Another vote for marsupial. I loce it for deer hunting and TAC events, even wore it every day for nine days straight in Alaska with ZERO complaints. I love it more every time I use it.

 

[Hunter14]

Good experience with my Alaska guide creations.

 

[Alpine4x4]

FHF FOB with their new harness is fantastic. Really enjoying it.

 

[Davyalabama]

Which badlands harness?

Badlands Mag Bino Case - Magnetic Closure, Backpack-Friendly Harness, Hydration-Compatible​

Amazon.com

Am$%^& had them marked way down back in September, only the realtree was marked down. It was right around $50 and on Prime. I put electrical tape on the pull straps, those were the only parts that had UV showing, I could see why they did it, it was for finding your pack in the dark if you took it off, it had reflective pull straps. It is magnetic, but I don't see what the fuss is about, it doesn't mess with my phone or compass, "Yes, I tried them out, extensively, because of all the negativity surrounding magnetic closures." (Am$%^& has a 30 day return window, I try stuff out when I buy it, I'll return it if it isn't what I want).

If you want to know all the ones I tried, my experiences and what I looked for in my harness, just ask. I started to type it all, but some may feel I talk too much. I just try to help and come across wrong sometimes.