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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chill6x6" data-source="post: 3260300" data-attributes="member: 130888">Though factory binocular "straps" aren't useless, they are pretty close.  They are fine for a quick binocular use, for use around boats/cruise ships or along overhangs/cliffs, or probably best use is to use to hang close to your outside door!I've used several harnesses.  They are actually helpful in several ways!1. Of course they keep the binocular from bouncing up and down while walking.2. Frees up your hands for other stuff.3. Actually help the STEADY the optic while being used.4. Keeps binocular close to your body so binocular doesn't hang on something.5. Some harnesses even feature a built in case/protection of sorts.S4 Gear "Lock-Down" harnesses are some of my favorite.  I have two of them.  One says with the 10X42 HT(larger sized) and one now says with the new 8X42 Ultravid HD Plus(smaller sized).  It's a great product. I also have the Swarovski harness with the Bino Guard and mated to the 10X42 EL SV.  A really good combination but kinda expensive…I've also used the Crooked Horn Bino-Shield extensively while hunting.  Really protects your optics...</blockquote>