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  1. jafritten

    How to carry heavy binoculars in the field and on long hikes

    I am happy to hear that, George. For me it works better than a harness which I also tried recently. When it's warm and I am just wearing a shirt I wear a hip pouch to carry things that I may want to access quickly and I would otherwise carry in the rucksack. Most time of the year I wear a light...
  2. jafritten

    How to carry heavy binoculars in the field and on long hikes

    Thank you all for your valuable contributions. What I have learnt is that a harness under a backpack does not seem to be as uncomfy as I thought it would. So, a harness seems to be a viable alternative to my "invention". I wonder if those Peak Design connectors could be used with a harness? I...
  3. jafritten

    How to carry heavy binoculars in the field and on long hikes

    That's interesting to hear. I thought a harness plus rucksack were bound to be uncomfortable. That's why I never considered the option. What harness do you use? I agree. This is a bit inconvenient. True. That's the advantage of this system. That is why you don't feel the weight of the binoculars.
  4. jafritten

    How to carry heavy binoculars in the field and on long hikes

    Heavy bins can be a pain on long hikes. I don't mind the neck strap so much when I'm wearing a big coat but I hate heavy bins around my neck in summer. I always carry a rucksack and I just don't fancy a harness under the rucksack. So, I cut a regular neck strap and fitted it with Peak Design...
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