Sweat-resistant Binocular Strap? (1 Viewer)

The Swarovski strap that came with my binoculars has worn out, and it's time for me to purchase a new one. I found it (link) to be very comfortable, but it absorbs sweat and can get pretty smelly after a week in the humid tropics (not good when you're looking for mammals). Does anyone have a recommendation of a comfortable, sweat-resistant binocular strap?

Thanks,
Ben

Ben
All the straps I have seen are made of neoprene and I think your Swaro strap is too so they probably all retain some perspiration. I would be inclined to attach a neck-pad to the strap of your choice and change this pad every few days. Or you could head north to Canada instead of the tropics

Lee

I've seen a lot of neck and shoulder straps over the years, but I've never seen one that could be called "sweat resistant". They all tend to be made from fabric, neoprene, or leather.

It is for the sweating issue that I have stopped using neck straps for our 32mm and above binos. We live in the extremely warm state of TX, and close to the coastal areas where the humidity can easily be to tropical levels. We have been using Rick Young Outdoors harnesses, and have been extremely happy with their performance. They are much lighter in weight than a neoprene neckstrap, take up much less space in the case than a neoprene neckstrap, are more versatile than a neoprene neckstrap, and IMO more comfortable in all conditions as compared to a neckstrap such as the one to which you linked. The surface area they occlude is less than the neckstrap you linked to, so they don't block the escape of body heat like the neoprene strap. Give them a try. What have you got to lose? Well, other than $20 (if you shop around). They have a website........

Ben .... Give the folks at Op-Tech a call and see if they have anything out of their large assortment. They are located in the great state of Montana.

https://optechusa.com/