Binocular Straps

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

Hi,

I'm looking for a confortable strap that won't dig into my neck for my Bins, does anybody know of any good ones and places that sell them?

Thanks

[John D]

Originally Posted by Lincs Yellowbelly

Hi,

I'm looking for a confortable strap that won't dig into my neck for my Bins, does anybody know of any good ones and places that sell them?

Thanks

I have just bought 'neoprene bin straps' from Jessops. They cost £9.99 and they are a big improvement on the previous straps, very comfortable around the neck. I am very pleased with them!
John D

[richardkm]

Try the Optech Comfort straps from Birdnet Optics Birdnet Ltd.

[Perry Grin]

Originally Posted by Lincs Yellowbelly

Hi,

I'm looking for a confortable strap that won't dig into my neck for my Bins, does anybody know of any good ones and places that sell them?

Thanks

I've got a neoprene jobby from opticron. I think I got the fattest one they do - it's very comfy, they're about £15 from at-infocus optics (In focus - binoculars, telescopes, tripods & digiscoping). They've a number of shops around the UK and do field days. I think Sherwoods - Telescopes - Binoculars - Night vision - Microscopes & Giftware do them as well.

[nightshade]

I use the neoprene strap by op-tech it is sold by all photo retailers as far as Iam aware

[glsammy]

My wife has just purchased a comfort harness from the RSPB: RSPB Optics - RSPB Binoculars
She loves the set up, takes the weight off your neck to your shoulders, leaving your hands free. They're a great idea, I only wish I could come up with something similar for when I'm carrying my Camera and lens!

[Gaz-W]

I saw someone the other day at Gibraltar point using a comfort harness and they do look a lot comfier then the normal neck strap, I was thinking of getting one myself.

I recently got a wrist strap for my DSLR, which is great, because the weight of both my Bino's and camera was a bit much when out for long walks. It was hard to track down, in the end I had to get it from amazon in the states.

[coasty]

Hi all when i first started birdwatching I used a pair of ex naval 7X50 they weighed about as much as a modern car. To relieve the neck strap burdon I had a cord from my belt in the middle of my back to the centre of neck strap taking the weight instead of the back of my neck it worked a treat,,, Low tech but effective

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by glsammy

My wife has just purchased a comfort harness from the RSPB: RSPB Optics - RSPB Binoculars
She loves the set up, takes the weight off your neck to your shoulders, leaving your hands free. They're a great idea, I only wish I could come up with something similar for when I'm carrying my Camera and lens!

I forgot to add that the price was very reasonable. Around £12, including the postage. Delivery was very quick, 2 days.

[Blackdog]

I use Optech neoprene straps on my bino's and cameras. They are by far the most comfortable I have used, especially if you have a heavy lens on.

I bought mine from Warehouse Express - Warehouse Express - Camera Accessories and Lenses, Photography Equipment, Canon, Nikon Digital Cameras