I was about to pull the trigger on an Alaska Guide Creations hybrid or cub model and I was wondering how the rangefinder pocket on the front was for you guys. Is there a tether in it for the rangefinder and will a rangefinder get wet in it if it rains/snows? If it doesn't keep a rangefinder dry I was thinking of picking up a badlands bino c harness or the zipper model for the much slimmer profile yet still completely keeps binos out of the elements. Any thoughts? I have some 10x42 Nikon monarch 5s if that helps input. Thanks and happy trails.
Alaska Guide Creations harness vs Badlands
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I use the cub model and the front pocket is way too small for my RF - G7 BR2. I do like the cub and most of all I like that I do not have to use the tether for the pack to work. Tethers are too restrictive for me. I have not tried a badlands but know a few guys who use them and like them.
Thanks for feedback Coyotezapper, good to know. I just pulled the trigger on the AGC K.I.S.S. model for the more streamlined design. I'll just keep carrying my rangefinder how I have for the past several years, on my backpack chest strap, in my coat chest pocket, or shirt pocket. When I get a trip or two under my belt with the K.I.S.S. I'll post a report. Thanks again and happy trails.
I have and really like the CUB, in which I store my Kahles 10x42. In the front pocket I keep my camera. In the side pockets I store a lighter, wind checker, hand call, spare AA batteries, and a couple rounds of ammo. I then added pouches from FHF for my rangefinder and GPS. Had the CUB with MAX pocket been available when I bought mine, I would have gone that route. I suspect that bottom pocket would be perfect for a smartphone, allowing me to have all my optics and tech at my disposal and not attached to the backpack that I may drop for a stalk or specific hunt.
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Originally Posted By: DesertRamI have and really like the CUB, in which I store my Kahles 10x42. In the front pocket I keep my camera. In the side pockets I store a lighter, wind checker, hand call, spare AA batteries, and a couple rounds of ammo. I then added pouches from FHF for my rangefinder and GPS. Had the CUB with MAX pocket been available when I bought mine, I would have gone that route. I suspect that bottom pocket would be perfect for a smartphone, allowing me to have all my optics and tech at my disposal and not attached to the backpack that I may drop for a stalk or specific hunt.
The extra pouches is a great idea. I'm going to look into that.
The extra pouches is a great idea. I'm going to look into that.
If you scroll down to the 9th photo in the opening post of this thread, you can get an idea of what I'm talking about. I have the rangefinder on the right, GPS on the left. Both are secured by FHF's coiled tethers.
Update:
I ended up ordering the cub too and decided to return the KISS and keep the cub. My rangefinder (Leupold tbr rx1000) fit perfectly in the front pocket so that's one less thing for me to have hanging around. Unfortunately my Garmin E30 gps is barely too big to fit in the side pocket but a wind checker and some spare ammo will fill them just fine.
Desertram, I actually had a similar method in mind for my rangefinder when I got the KISS but used my oem rangefinder case and didn't like the tether hanging either on the bino case or my neck, just too much going on with straps. I like the your set up though, gets rid of dangling straps. I'll have to get a similar case for my garmin and hook it onto my cub. This harness is awesome and made in USA to boot.
One question, does water soak into the case very much? Spray it with some scotch Guard?
I ended up ordering the cub too and decided to return the KISS and keep the cub. My rangefinder (Leupold tbr rx1000) fit perfectly in the front pocket so that's one less thing for me to have hanging around. Unfortunately my Garmin E30 gps is barely too big to fit in the side pocket but a wind checker and some spare ammo will fill them just fine.
Desertram, I actually had a similar method in mind for my rangefinder when I got the KISS but used my oem rangefinder case and didn't like the tether hanging either on the bino case or my neck, just too much going on with straps. I like the your set up though, gets rid of dangling straps. I'll have to get a similar case for my garmin and hook it onto my cub. This harness is awesome and made in USA to boot.
One question, does water soak into the case very much? Spray it with some scotch Guard?
"The Alaska Guide Creations Bino Shield is a lightweight, waterproof and dustproof cover that can be quickly deployed and attached to any AGC Bino Pack."
https://www.alaskaguidecreations.com/shop/accessories/bino-shield/
https://www.alaskaguidecreations.com/shop/accessories/bino-shield/
Originally Posted By: IdCoyoteOne question, does water soak into the case very much? Spray it with some scotch Guard?
It doesn't rain much where I live and hunt, so my experience is somewhat limited. I've used it during monsoonal storms, light persistent rain, and more recently hail and snow and it worked well enough. I do know that if you leave it in the corner of your tent, and a major thunderstorm blows water in, and the AGC lays face down in water overnight, your camera will be dead and your bino will be damp. Don't ask how I know that...
Not sure about Scotch Guard, but it seems like a good idea.
It doesn't rain much where I live and hunt, so my experience is somewhat limited. I've used it during monsoonal storms, light persistent rain, and more recently hail and snow and it worked well enough. I do know that if you leave it in the corner of your tent, and a major thunderstorm blows water in, and the AGC lays face down in water overnight, your camera will be dead and your bino will be damp. Don't ask how I know that...
Thanks Pahnter on the rain cover, I'll probably pop on that when my wife calms down for me dropping so much money on a case for my binoculars. I tried to explain they are protecting my binoculars so they last longer but she doesn't understand.
Desert ram, I hope your camera got resurrected and thanks for the feedback. When I'm in my wall tent I'll make sure to hang my AGC up off the ground. It's fairly dry in southern Idaho but when we go on our whitetail trips to north Idaho it seems to rain for days on end hence my concern about moisture. Thanks again and happy trails.
Desert ram, I hope your camera got resurrected and thanks for the feedback. When I'm in my wall tent I'll make sure to hang my AGC up off the ground. It's fairly dry in southern Idaho but when we go on our whitetail trips to north Idaho it seems to rain for days on end hence my concern about moisture. Thanks again and happy trails.