ALPS OutdoorZExtreme Bino Harness X

I don't comment on something unless it works very well or it fails completely. And The Alps bino chest rig works very well and at a very affordable price.I have a few Alps Outdoors products and have been very pleased in the past with those purchases; and this bino chest rig is no exception and works amazingly. Holds and keeps my binos safe and secure from environmental elements and from damage caused by the outdoors.. Has a handy pocket to hold your windicator easily accessible to quickly check the wind direction. Has a built in optics cleaner in a front zippered pocket with a nice loop handle on zipper to access with or with out gloves on.Even has some Molly webbing on the right side to attach a Leatherman, Flashlight or the intended purpose of attaching the Alps Rangefinder pouch (Which I will be ordering and testing this week)The chest rig come with all needed components to attach binos to rig.The adjustments are great on this harness. Works well for early Archery hunting with minimal clothes & is surprisingly adjustable enough to fit over your winter hunting layers. When your into the -Teens/-20+°c weather Which is very nice. Still rides comfortable as well in all clothing conditions... can wear this all day and not even notice it is there.It rides nicely at a point where youncan access binos win out making much movement.Its made or very durable material and gives your optics great padding/protection. Has a quick loop fastener to latch hood to secure closed.....All in all a really great affordable product, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase again or recommend to someone in the market for a similar prod.if you uc. Looking forward to adding the range finder bag to this chest rig.Well there are a few cons....or things I'd would have liked1) While the chest rig is strong and durable and quiet under normal warm weather conditions once the mercury starts dropping, I've noticed the opening flap can be a little noisy when opening... which could be a deal breaker for some hunter. Its not overly loud, but there is a slight crunch/crinkle sound when pulling lid open to retreat binos... me usually ill open and pull out binos when on stand and close the lid and let my bindos hang on the outside woth supplied hardware and just close the flap. I glass alot while on stand and the noise is a one time deal.2) I like the quick faster loop yo secure the lid closed for quick access. Some have said this will break. If used with a a set of binos that fit thw pouch i don't see this happening. But I have had this same fastener brake on one of my packs when I tried to secure a larger than sized knife into one of the pockets. This was error on my end and should have used a knife that fit the pouch instead if trying to make the pack hold my larger knife.So this could be a weak link.3) I would have liked an additional way to close the list secure. Snaps or clipsAnd lastly4) the Windicator pocket could have been really nice with an adjustable bungy cord top. Can be a little tricky getting your windicator back into said pocket with out two hands, also not all bottles are the same size/shape...This is an exceptional product, and an unbeatable price Made of qality materials, that will protect your optics and should last many many years of hunting in the harsh conditions it will encounter. Alps Outdoors are my go 9/10 times when they offer a product im looking for.

This is my third different binocular harness I've purchased. And third time was the charm! This is a perfect product. Durable, functional, light weight and comfortable. I took this elk hunting in thunderstorms last weekend and it kept my Binos perfectly snug against my chest and protected from the rain. Very easy and silent to access too!There are other harnesses out there that cost a lot more and are an inferior product. I would recommend anything made by Alps.

very nice pouch, fits nice and i'm a big guy. Only desire would be to be that i would have got the larger model. This set fits my Vortex Diamondback 10x42 perfectly, wind indicator on the side and the molly works good for a knife, or a clip on range finder. could also be used for molle a pouch on, like tourniquet or leatherman

This harness is great! It is compact, lightweight, and easy to put on. One thing I liked about this harness compared to others is that the holster for the binoculars remains connected to the entire harness. Many other models essentially have 2 separate pieces. One piece is the shoulder strap and the other is the holster for the binoculars (held only by a single strap that goes around your chest, not very comfortable). Another feature I like about this harness is the strap that is connected to the binoculars is separate from the strap that is connected to the holster for the binoculars. You can also unbuckle the binoculars from the harness without having to completely remove the strap.

Ordered as a gift for a "Birder" Steiner Bino's fit and makes hiking much more enjoyable. Second carrier I have purchased good value for the money.