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have I overlooked bino harness as the best minimalist setup?

HuumanCreed

HuumanCreed

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I never used bino the last few years. Mainly because most of the spots I hunt don't have the need for them (in my opinion) so I never look at getting a chest harness setup. But lately I come to realized that a bino harness would be great for all the things I would need and since I hate pouches on my saddle. I don't need more than a few essentials and I think they might all fit in a medium size harness with maybe another small pouch.

A small rangefinder
Knife
grunt tube
fawn bleat
40ft of paracords
snacks
A small water bottle
bare Kill/Aid/ER kit (glove,bandage,knife,tape,lighter)
backup release

What say you? Anyone run a chest setup full time in saddle? I see guys bow hunt with bino harness all the time and it does not seem to hinder them.
 
I've tried and own three different models. They all seem to catch my bridge a little and I didn't care for that. I am a bino guy and moved to an open harness with my saddle. Now if you would hang it from the tree once set different story. I use my bino harnesses for all types of different things, not just to hold my binos. I use one turkey hunting which I love. But since I carry a small pack I don't need a chest rig to hold anything once I am set up in a tree.

I say try it. You might really like it and it might fit exactly what you are looking for it to do.
 
Absolutely! I was skeptical but after getting one I haven’t looked back. Everything you need compact and accessible. Mine hasnt gotten in the way of my bridge or tether yet. I shoot my bow with it regularly as well.

I have two different models from AGC. The newer one is modular and you can add as many pouches as you need or run it as minimalist as you need
 
KYHunter said:
Absolutely! I was skeptical but after getting one I haven’t looked back. Everything you need compact and accessible. Mine hasnt gotten in the way of my bridge or tether yet. I shoot my bow with it regularly as well.

I have two different models from AGC. The newer one is modular and you can add as many pouches as you need or run it as minimalist as you need
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What AGC do you have? I been looking at them. I'm also looking at Eberlestock Scout or a Badlands X.
 
I have the older Alaska Cub Max(discontinued model) and the new Ravus from them. I love how modular it is. I have range finder pocket, side, front and bottom pocket
The Recon from Eberlestock looks comparable to the Ravus. The beat spray holster may hold your water bottle as well
 
Chest rig is the bees knees.

Here are a few quick recommendations I you're going that route.

Chest Rig

Am thinking getting a chest rig to avoid reaching into backpack. Any words of wisdom? What to look for? Any model recommendations? Thank you Sent from my moto g(8) power using Tapatalk
saddlehunter.com

Post 12 is a picture of mine. I'd recommend it to anyone.
 
Red Beard said:
Chest rig is the bees knees.

Here are a few quick recommendations I you're going that route.

Chest Rig

Am thinking getting a chest rig to avoid reaching into backpack. Any words of wisdom? What to look for? Any model recommendations? Thank you Sent from my moto g(8) power using Tapatalk
saddlehunter.com

Post 12 is a picture of mine. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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I ordered the Huenco after reading your post. But its going to be return as soon as it get here. Lol. I was thinking, 'oh that make sense to keep it ultra minimalist'. But then you posted the picture of your rig and its a lot more busy than I picture in my head.

Found a used Mystery Ranch QuickDraw Harness that I think might work well. It seem to have just enough room for the things I need. Tempted to attach a water pouch at the bottom for my rappel lines that would eliminate everything from my saddle.
 
HuumanCreed said:
I ordered the Huenco after reading your post. But its going to be return as soon as it get here. Lol. I was thinking, 'oh that make sense to keep it ultra minimalist'. But then you posted the picture of your rig and its a lot more busy than I picture in my head.
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Right on. At least take it out of the package and look it over before you send it back. Might find it is what you're looking for.
 
I have a bino harness from Rick Young Outdoors. You can't get more minimalist than this and I love how you don't have to worry about the straps twisting at all. Easy to put on in the dark.

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I've got an old AGC from 2014, the website doesn't seem to show that model anymore. Besides binos I keep a lighter, a compass, a grunt tube, a fawn bleat, my rangefinder, and a Garmen Rino either in it, or clipped to it somehow. Working on a way to hang a holster off the bottom of it.

I hunt timber. I'm more interested in seeing detail up close, than glassing distant ridgelines. Reminding myself to stop and glass periodically slows me down and bumps me fewer deer. I can't count how many times I've broken cover or stepped into a meadow only to see white flags bounding away from me... if I had stopped and searched, before breaking cover, I could have worked up to a shot.
 
I took a chance and pick up a Tidwe off the Zon last year and though I’ll definitely upgrade at some point it’s now a mandatory piece of gear for me. I’ve found it stays out of the way better the higher up I can get it to ride. Like actually on my chest and not down around ma belly.
 
Tr33_n1nj@ said:
I took a chance and pick up a Tidwe off the Zon last year and though I’ll definitely upgrade at some point it’s now a mandatory piece of gear for me. I’ve found it stays out of the way better the higher up I can get it to ride. Like actually on my chest and not down around ma belly.
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Mine rides just under my chin. Very high. Short movement to get binos or call or whatever to my face. I can layer over it and just unzip some. With my compound my steing doesn't come close to my bino pack but I might have to lower it if I shot trad.
 
HuumanCreed said:
I never used bino the last few years. Mainly because most of the spots I hunt don't have the need for them (in my opinion) so I never look at getting a chest harness setup. But lately I come to realized that a bino harness would be great for all the things I would need and since I hate pouches on my saddle. I don't need more than a few essentials and I think they might all fit in a medium size harness with maybe another small pouch.

A small rangefinder
Knife
grunt tube
fawn bleat
40ft of paracords
snacks
A small water bottle
bare Kill/Aid/ER kit (glove,bandage,knife,tape,lighter)
backup release

What say you? Anyone run a chest setup full time in saddle? I see guys bow hunt with bino harness all the time and it does not seem to hinder them.
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Zero One Actual said:
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That does look nice. I might consider this next season. But I have this on the way. My main concern was comfort in the harness system. The reviews are mix but the price was right (lightly used and CHEAP).

Quick Draw Bino Harness Pack | MYSTERY RANCH Backpacks

Our QUICK DRAW BINO HARNESS keeps one of your most critical hunting tools protected and at the ready. The integrated harness works in supportive harmony with your pack.
www.mysteryranch.com www.mysteryranch.com
 

MYOG: Binocular Harness

I was quite fond of my simple setup that I developed for attaching my binoculars to my Exo pack. I've used that setup for the past 3 seasons without issue. I like the simplicity and have found no issues not having a padded pocket type setup. In the past few months I've taken up archery, and I...
www.rokslide.com www.rokslide.com

Cheap and easy to make. I’ve never been a fan of bags on my chest.

I built one prior to first elk hunt, have used it since on those hunts and didn’t even try anymore bag harnesses. I can’t think of a more annoying place to have gear than there. But I’m weird.

I built it with rangefinder slot as well. Attached lanyard to the harness. Can range an elk and just drop it if needing to draw fast and it just dangles.


Super comfortable. Wear daylight to dark.

If someone wants to build a bag style, I’d imagine you can use this same concept, then just stuff a bag on front to put your crap in.
 
I like the crooked horn original harness. light, comfy elastic has held up great.
 
This one is pretty good. It has a phone holder that holds it in place but allows it to rotate. There's a rangefinder pouch, another side pouch, then a place to hold a bunch of bolts and drill in the back compartment. That compartment is padded well keeping them quiet. It also has a built in tree strap with prusiks to adjust for diameter.

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luv2bowhunt said:
I have a bino harness from Rick Young Outdoors. You can't get more minimalist than this and I love how you don't have to worry about the straps twisting at all. Easy to put on in the dark.

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Hall17 said:
Now if you would hang it from the tree once set different story.
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This is exactly what I do and I love it. hike in with my bio harness on (horn hunter). It has a range finder pocket and I added a second pouch to it that holds my milkweed, a few bright eyes if I need to mark something for another day, and a back up battery for my headlamp. Once I'm at height I simply unhook it from me and make the tree wear it. It then serves as an instant HYS system.
 
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