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Looking for opinions on chest packs. Looking to carry 10x40 binos, range finder and other accessories. Also looking for it to be able to carry a side arm. What you say?
Chest packs
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I’ve been using a chest pack from Marsupial Gear for about 5 seasons I think. Absolutely love it. I feel naked hunting without it. Highly recommend.
I have an Eberlestock harness that holds my Hellcat and 10x40s nicely. I use a Vortex version for bowhunting, but the Eberlestock for everything else. The Marsupial stuff is really well made as JB said.
@jagermeister Can you post some pictures, explain a little? I'm intrigued.
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I'll second the marsupial. I used one in AZ and some after. Comfortable and doesn't dig. The magnetic closure is awesome and the pouch pocket stays open and the opening flap opens forward instead of up so you can put the binos back one-handed. It has a few mesh pockets on the side for a puff bottle wind checker. And a mesh cell phone holder on the back side of the pouch. It won't hold a sidearm and range finder but I'm sure they have other models. I personally sisnt like how the larger ones stuck out and blocked my vision at my feet. I was archery hunting elk so I had to be careful with foot placement when stalking so I wanted to be able to just move my eyes down and look where my next step was landing., I don't think you'll have that same issue though. If you can do without those things and figure out another way to carry them you can borrow mine.
www.marsupialgear.com
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It looks like they have rangefinder pouches to add and even a bottom mount holster you can add.
Enclosed Binocular Chest Pack
Marsupial Binocular Pouch allows quick one handed access to your optics. The front lid stays opens and closes by utilizing strong magnets.
www.marsupialgear.com
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It looks like they have rangefinder pouches to add and even a bottom mount holster you can add.
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Mickey Merrie
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Another option would be Alaskan Guide Creations. I don't know how they compare to anyone else's, but I've used mine for 6 years and it still looks pretty much new!
alaskaguidecreations.com
Alaska Guide Creations - The Original Bino Pack- Rugged & Dependable
We make American made binocular packs and hunting gea designed for the rugged wilderness of Alaska. We also have a wide variety of accessories to make your next hunt your best hunt. Alaska Guide creations is proud to be an American made company. We stand behind our packs with our Alaska Tough...
alaskaguidecreations.com
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Another option would be Alaskan Guide Creations. I don't know how they compare to anyone else's, but I've used mine for 6 years and it still looks pretty much new!
Alaska Guide Creations - The Original Bino Pack- Rugged & Dependable
We make American made binocular packs and hunting gea designed for the rugged wilderness of Alaska. We also have a wide variety of accessories to make your next hunt your best hunt. Alaska Guide creations is proud to be an American made company. We stand behind our packs with our Alaska Tough...
They make good gear. I've been looking at their rifle sling.
Buckmaster
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It’s a frontal chest Fanny pack for gay guys Dan. Get the Skittles themed color.
Mickey Merrie
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I use a Safari Sling. A number of companies make them.
Mickey Merrie
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Mickey Merrie
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One other thing, when I used the style sling you are looking at, I reversed the sling so that my barrel pointed down. This places the scope behind and below the rifle protecting it. It also keeps the gun from sticking up above my shoulder. Plus the forearm is easy to grab as it is at your hands height by your thigh while walking. I simply pull it up with the forearm hand in it's natural position as I raise it to my shooting shoulder. It is gun at the ready fast. I always tape my muzzle so nothing plugs it.
Like this old boy shows:
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Shit we might make a deal. I will buy the accessories for it and you can keep them….maybeI'll second the marsupial. I used one in AZ and some after. Comfortable and doesn't dig. The magnetic closure is awesome and the pouch pocket stays open and the opening flap opens forward instead of up so you can put the binos back one-handed. It has a few mesh pockets on the side for a puff bottle wind checker. And a mesh cell phone holder on the back side of the pouch. It won't hold a sidearm and range finder but I'm sure they have other models. I personally sisnt like how the larger ones stuck out and blocked my vision at my feet. I was archery hunting elk so I had to be careful with foot placement when stalking so I wanted to be able to just move my eyes down and look where my next step was landing., I don't think you'll have that same issue though. If you can do without those things and figure out another way to carry them you can borrow mine.
Enclosed Binocular Chest Pack
Marsupial Binocular Pouch allows quick one handed access to your optics. The front lid stays opens and closes by utilizing strong magnets.
Edit.
It looks like they have rangefinder pouches to add and even a bottom mount holster you can add. View attachment 218314
. You loaning out a frame pack too?Joe knows but I will tell all of you. I’m going on a Yukon moose hunt DYI.