Thread: Bino harness suggestions

Twin Needle, has range finder on side, have added another pouch on the front on occassion and my hip flask slips in the back pocket. Also room for cell phone which makes easy access to NZ topo on line and for photos etc.
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I have been using the bushbuck bono harness and can carry binos,gps,folding knife and rangefinder comfortably,the bigger size has not yet become an issue and I enjoy wearing it,my hunting is mainly bush stalking and watching slips,if I don’t require a rangefinder I put my headlamp in it’s place.Having all that gear handy has been awesome.

And now for something different
I recently ordered one of these as I wanted something light but still secure for the Swarovskis. I wanted it to feel secure and not bounce/swing around and after 3 trips I am very pleased with this harness

https://e.ampro.co.nz/product/9155-b...cular-harness-

Yuck my liecas come with something similar but webbing and even that feels like I somehow got tangled up in the missus thong. Definitely wouldn't hike with it on and I'm too lazy to take my pack off with to put that on. May suit a few situations just not mine

Not to be to negative about the twinneedle harness ( which I javelin used for 3 years now and it's good but it's not perfect.

I find on my frame it hangs quite low on my chest. The zips seem to undo themselves with a set of larger binos like geovids. And the intersection between zips and magnets let it sticks dust etc quite bad at times. They are also useless on horseback as they open constantly and have 5o be tied closed which was the Bain of my existence while guiding in Canada as to glass quickly I had to untie a knot. I also wish they were waterproof. And there hardly any space once you put in geovids. Chucking my phone in I'd a squeeze and a lens pens just slips in between the hinge. Mine aren't v2 I don't think so maybe some of these issues have been addressed and they are solid but watch out for people saying they are perfect.

I plan to try the kuiu pro harness or the stoneglacier harness next then if they don't work out I will make my own

Originally Posted by Stocky

Not to be to negative about the twinneedle harness ( which I javelin used for 3 years now and it's good but it's not perfect.

I find on my frame it hangs quite low on my chest. The zips seem to undo themselves with a set of larger binos like geovids. And the intersection between zips and magnets let it sticks dust etc quite bad at times. They are also useless on horseback as they open constantly and have 5o be tied closed which was the Bain of my existence while guiding in Canada as to glass quickly I had to untie a knot. I also wish they were waterproof. And there hardly any space once you put in geovids. Chucking my phone in I'd a squeeze and a lens pens just slips in between the hinge. Mine aren't v2 I don't think so maybe some of these issues have been addressed and they are solid but watch out for people saying they are perfect.

I plan to try the kuiu pro harness or the stoneglacier harness next then if they don't work out I will make my own

Agreed. The actual harness system of the kuiu is far superior to the twin needle, much more comfortable. However the TN has a couple of extra features like secure phone storage, MOLLE attachments. I run geovid 10x42 with no issues

The updated version has been quite improved since yours @Stocky

Originally Posted by hotsoup

Agreed. The actual harness system of the kuiu is far superior to the twin needle, much more comfortable. However the TN has a couple of extra features like secure phone storage, MOLLE attachments. I run geovid 10x42 with no issues

The updated version has been quite improved since yours @Stocky

What's the improvements? Have they solves my issues? If like them to make one out of the newer ultra fabrics etc for waterproofness.

Originally Posted by Stocky

What's the improvements? Have they solves my issues? If like them to make one out of the newer ultra fabrics etc for waterproofness.

I had one of the Gen1 packs but returned it, haven't had your model

However I'm able to have the harness sit quite high, never had zip issues, geovids fit very nicely without any issues removing in and out

Originally Posted by Staffnurse41

And now for something different
I recently ordered one of these as I wanted something light but still secure for the Swarovskis. I wanted it to feel secure and not bounce/swing around and after 3 trips I am very pleased with this harness

https://e.ampro.co.nz/product/9155-b...cular-harness-

Interesting that someone is selling this type of low key bino harness / lanyard in NZ. I was only aware of Rick Young in the US commercializing this idea. I looked into it a number of times as they look simple and streamlined, and while he sells them for only $25 USD, the shipping to NZ is the killer. Youtube now also has numerous videos of people making their own versions from paracord or bungy cord and a couple of knots and clips and buckles. I might still try to make one as sometimes a chest-pack type harness is too much.

https://rickyoungoutdoors.com/binocular-harness/

I use a 'Military messenger' style bag hanging on my left side just above the hip. A small strap round the guts and it doesnt move. Water proof and not in the way for a prone shot and doesnt tangle the mustering stick

I had a look at a Rick Young harness previously.

Some like the simplicity. Again freight Down Under put me off for what it is .

I was looking at some Hunters Element gear recently.

Now to Google Twin Needle.

I think Bushnell have copied the Rick Young harness and after purchasing it I reckon it would be an easy DIY project. I know for me it works and did 20kms last weekend and hardly knew it was there. I have attached the Swarovski lens protectors to the harness to give a little extra protection and if it rains heavy then into the pack it goes.
My old harness weighed 350gms, this weighs under 50gms

Ive dropped the Twin Needle and gone back to the Hunter Element harness, also had issues with it hanging to low and opening up. My 10x42 el's fit in the Hunter Element pocket great with no room for anything else, keeps it compact and close to the chest. Rangefinder goes in the shirt pocket.

Anyone uses Vortex one?

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics.../dp/B01BYAAGEY

Have a friend comin back from US. Thinking of getting this one

Originally Posted by Inder

Anyone uses Vortex one?

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics.../dp/B01BYAAGEY

Have a friend comin back from US. Thinking of getting this one

They are an Alaska Guide creations with vortex branding. I use one and really like it. Holds binos, rangefinder, earplugs, phone, small torch, havalon blade changer etc, also find it doesn’t get in the way despite the junk I carry in it. My binos are light though, so not sure how it would go if you have a weightier model.