Best harness for a tank? (1 Viewer)

black crow said:

OK I've got these Swarovski 8x50B binoculars that are 8 inches long and weigh in at 1150 grams. That's almost 41 oz. Ouch! I inherited them so I couldn't choose anything smaller or lighter. They are really beautiful to look through but I've actually never had them off my upper deck and usually on a monopod. I think I'd like to try and carry them once in awhile but I kind of take longish semi strenuous hikes that go up and down on narrow mountain trails.

I have regular bino harnesses and I'll try them out but I think something a little better/stronger design might be in order and maybe something that protects them a little. Have any of you got real experience with a bino harness that would be appropriate for such a large and heavy binocular?

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black crow said:

I'm not an optics pro. I'm just as happy with my Zens or Sightrons or Meoptas or Celestrons or whatever I'm using at the moment. I think of them all as my Alpha bins and feel blessed to have any of them. The world is full of people who can't afford to eat and I get to own a dozen pair of good binoculars. As long as I get to see something I'm pretty happy and they all do that very well. I keep buying new ones so I have something to talk about here. (true story)

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Chosun Juan said:

BC, Henry's suggestion looks good, and Steve's tractor test is hard to top. Is something like a Black Rapid Sling suitable? Very comfortable - just get the length right to stop bouncing around on the hip, then a casual hand rested on it as walking keeps it in check. Super fast to use (with a camera - not sure of attachments/accessories and orientations and success with bins). I lump ~6lb of DSLR + lens around for the best part of a day without too much drama.

........ ?? :cat:

http://www.blackrapid.com/Sport-Breathe



Chosun :gh:

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• Bino straps that can hook to the shoulder d-rings on your favorite ergonomic or well-designed backpack. I always use proper backpacks with a lumbar/hip belt belt, curved shoulder straps, etc.
• Bino straps as part of your favorite two-shoulder camera holster system (Black Rapid, Cotton Carrier, etc.).