Magnetic Bino Harness Interference

[thomas89]

Alright, giving up on Vortex binocular harnesses. Pull tab glue gave way on this last weekend out, fed up with their garbage. Don't even think I'll bother writing in trying to get a new one.

That being said, what is this nonsense (or not) about the magnets on binocular harnesses interfering with the compass ability in phones? Seems like it's 50/50 with people running into interference issues.

About ready to pull the trigger on a Mystery Ranch, I like the ability to keep it open if I'm working through the woods glassing every 30 seconds, compared to having to deal with those annoying top flaps getting in the way. Not the end of the world if it doesn't work out, but I am a chronic accumulator and just want to get something and be done with it.

 

[BuckRut]

I doubt the magnets are strong enough to cause interference unless you hold your phone right against it. The magnets in digiscoping adapters like Ollin do interfere with the internal compass but even that is minimal since your phone is using movement to determine your heading most of the time.

 

[jpcoll01]

Yea they can cause interference. Resulted in a very long day for me one time. As long as you know it’s a possibility you could hold your phone further away I’m sure. I switched to the Kuiu from a badlands and glad I did. No magnets. Super quiet.

 

[thomas89]

Told ya. 50/50.

Ordered the MR one. See how she goes. Very true, as long as I’m aware of it maybe I can avoid any issues.