noharleyyet
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I have the FHF....how much different is the Marsup'
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I’ve never had to remove gloves to use my fhf... that’s just weird. It’s pretty easy to operate. The directional difference is definitely a preference thing. Whichever you like but I don’t think that’s a downfall of fhf. I think the fhf is comfortable and works very well. It also holds my 10x42 vortex binos very snug which was a concern for me. Sizing and comfort I think are a big deal for a bino harness. Don’t want a 1000$ pair of binos banging around inside the pouch and causing hotspots on your body. I like my fhf, but I’m not bagging on any other brand except for the free hanging options like under armour or some other companies make.Really boils down to 2 features IMO.
The direction the lid opens.
There is not an advantage to having the seam on the front IMO. On front it can snag on things and the lid flap is in the way every time you put your binos back in the pouch. The clip can really snag on things. Sorry FHF guys but it's true. Opening the other direction simply works better and makes more sense.
Then the closure. Do you want to use your fingers to manually open and clip every time you use your binos, or do you prefer to use magnets which do that part for you and don't require clips, removing gloves, etc..
Those 2 features give the marsupial a big advantage over the FHF IMO.
I like the MR bino harness. Its lightweight, secure, and easily used with one hand. I also had the badlands zipper style but didn't care for it much.I am looking for a new bino harness. What do you like and why
Me too. I started a long and really useful (to me at least) thread on this topic last year. Came down to Marsupial vs. the rest of the world and the Marsupials won (unlike the first time). I bought mine just before they upgraded their system. I could almost sell my old one and buy the new one, just for that phone pocket which carries my On-X system.
What did you find the advantage of the Marsupial to be over the Outdoor Vision? I read your old thread and agree with your requirements. I currently use a Kuiu and wanted a harness that fully enclosed the binos as he Kuiu is open on the back and I’ve had grass seeds and what not fall in there. Also I wanted one with a detachable, separate bino tether to make sharing with a buddy or my wife easier. The Marsupial and Outdoor Vision seem similar with the biggest and perhaps only major difference is that the Outdoor Vision fully encloses the sides whereas the Marsupial does not? Am I missing anything?
I do not recall looking at that one when I was shopping. I don't see any downside to it in a quick inspection. The integrated raincover might be nice. But what rain/snow I've been in with the Marsupial, it has performed well. The OV looks like a very good rig to me.