Bino lens covers

[Jhsmith]

Does anybody know of a good source of aftermarket lens covers for Leica binos?

I just came back from my second trip to South Africa the factory lens covers are a joke on these things.

 

[JimP]

When I used to open carry my binoculars I purchased a set of Butler Creek Scope lens covers for them. The covers are hinged on a spring and snap in securely. Over a few years of use the springs either broke or were lost so I just put them on where the covers would hang down instead of up.

 

[93marlin]

My Steiner's have a similar problem. I haven't been able to find anything that really works well.

 

[375er]

Are you at both ends or just the eye pieces?

 

[JimP]

I just use the Buttler Creek scope covers on the objective lens. If they don't fit as far as being too long you can just trim them with a pair of scissors, that part of them is made out of soft rubber to slip over the objective.

For the eye pieces I just use the one that came with the binoculars, it is usually one piece and is can be attached to the neck piece.

 

[Jhsmith]

Are you at both ends or just

 

[Jhsmith]

The objective lens.

I carry them slung over my shoulder.

I'm reluctant to get a chest pack.

I may take a look at a chest pack this year at the SCI in Nashville. Although I'm not looking forward to wearing one.

 

[AimSmall]

Or, make your own from leather...

(Can post a pic next weekend)

 

[Datchew]

I'm sure I'll draw the ire of some, but I've carried binos all over Texas, Western (wet) Oregon and Washington, Eastern (dry) Oregon, Maine, Florida, Kansas, and a few others and here's my suggestion.

What I've found is that in foul weather (rain, dust, mud) where you're primarily rifle hunting at distance or from a blind or bow hunting you want a chest harness that is mostly used for keeping them clean and secure. Think of this as "I don't need to be on and off the glass in a hurry" mode.

When you're in the phase where you're quickly jumping from glass to drawing a bow or spot and stalk with a rifle situation, the Rick Young bino harness that many on this forum champion is hard to beat.
It's fast, quiet, stretchy, tight, light, and has multiple carry options. Side hip carry, chest carry, ... just watch the videos. It's a winner.

So here's the hybrid if you're not sure.
Wear the full bino pouch chest harness and strap the Rick Young right over the top. You won't even notice. The Rick Young attaches on the sides and most bino pouches are an over-the-top flap.

In this mode, if you're on and off the glass alot, the Rick Young will still hold it tight to the chest - on top of the chest pouch or wherever you want it! The pouch will stay in place, the glass will stay in place. You put it in the pouch when not needed quickly. It's versatile.

In this mode, when you're wanting to stow the glass, keep out the rain, dust, mud, or whatever, you can tuck it right into the bino pouch and close the lid for weather protection with the Rick Young still attached.

 

[Philip Glass]

Does anybody know of a good source of aftermarket lens covers for Leica binos?

I just came back from my second trip to South Africa the factory lens covers are a joke on these things.

I just take a cleaning kit with the brush etc. they will get dirty no matter what you do. Just don't forget to clean the laser if equipped. Made that mistake!

 

[Jhsmith]

Never thought about the laser, thank you.
These things have all the bells and whistles.
An old guy's toys!

 

[Fixfire]

I just take a cleaning kit with the brush etc. they will get dirty no matter what you do. Just don't forget to clean the laser if equipped. Made that mistake!

Yikes!! Do tell….

 

[MontanaPat]

I use the both the Badlands and Kuiu chest harnesses with my binos and find them much more comfortable than just slinging binos over my neck or shoulder. The chest harnesses keep them tight to the body and are very comfortable, without them I always found my binos to be bouncing around or hanging down when bending over to stalk. I find I can pop them out and back in very quickly and don't interfere with getting off a quick shot. I just bought a new pair of Leica Noctovid binos and got a Kuiu chest harness for them.

 

[Philip Glass]

Yikes!! Do tell….

It was the only wolf we saw on the 15 day AK hunt last September. Riding on the back of a four wheeler for days and not cleaning my binos or at least the laser was a bad idea. Firstly the tundra is so soft it can be hard to get a reading. Wolf spotted at 422 yards (guides rangefinder) and I needed to dial. Nothing! Kentucky wind age with a rest on the ATV and missed. Luckily I had a suppressor and got a second shot. Perfect hit on the shoulder with a .300 but he spun and ran off. We looked for an hour but the willows made it nearly impossible to cover any ground. We had to leave to go after the caribou. If we had more time we would have found him. If I could have dialed maybe I would have made an even better shot? From now on I'll take Len's wipes and lens brush.