I have enough trouble leaving my glasses behind on a stand, can't imagine dragging a pair of binoc., range finder, windicator, I'd be walking back to every stand to collect the things I left behind.
Most of the time I don't get to see a predator until it's time to start shooting.
Like Tripod I'd do keep binocs handy when nearing the beach.
I spent some time working a fire tower in my youth that was surrounded by lakes those big binocs were great for making the day go by quickly. Not many predators but lots of foxes on the shores.
