Thread: Bushbuck Bino Bro bino biv

Does anyone here have one of these? I have a Twin Needle at the moment and I'm really happy with it, just bought some "spare" binos though and I wouldn't mind giving them a home instead of letting them bounce around the truck, I dont really want to stretch to buying another twin needle just for some spare binos. The bushbuck looks quite good for the money, plenty of features but I'm wondering how that stacks up in the real world, sometimes "plenty of features" means "gimmicky shit that doesnt work or gets in the way" in the real world.

I've got one. Seems to work as advertised but I can't compare it anything else though (newbie & going out solo).
My Delta Optical 8x50's just fit and there's plenty of space in bottom for the SNDWAY rangefinder.
Comfy to wear.
Quite padded so a lot of protection for binos.
Have never used the mesh pouch for hydration bladder. I guess if weren't wearing a backpack it'd be useful.
7mmRM ammo just fits. Any longer would be a problem.
Gap in the back of the holder to slide phone into is good (I have NZ Topo50 app on my phone)
So I'd say give it a try. Worst case if it doesn't suit you return it.

Following this with interest as I've been looking at Hunters Element bino bivy and trying to find a Ridgeline Bino Bivy to have a gander at as well.

I have one, seems fine holds my 10x42 leupold cascades fine. My RX1300i fits in pouch at the bottom with 5 rounds in the loops. I have left the bladder holder in(some people seem to remove it), carried my pack for 6-7hrs each way on the weekend with bino harness on and didn't feel uncomfortable. The bino bungy attachments are pretty good so is the locking system. I wouldn't pay the rrp but for $150 i think they are good.

I rate the - Badlands mag bino (just the standard one). Mine holds my Steiners and Bushnell Conx LRF no probs...
Should be able to get locally too.

On the bush buck where the range finder goes is there a tie/clip so you can attach your range finder cord to? so if that comes open you don't loose your range finder?

I also run the twinneedle bino harness but my old man recently got the bush buck equivalent, Its a lot more bulky than twinneedles but value for money I cant seem to fault it. I cant see myself buying one but for those that don't want to over extend themselves for a home for the binos its a good alternative

They are a good pouch but have a tendency to open and drop the binos out if you bend over or are hunting in steep country, happened enough to put me off using it anymore. Talked to bushbuck and all they suggested was putting a clip between the top and bottom pouch which kind of defeats the purpose of a quick access harness system

Originally Posted by bigbear

On the bush buck where the range finder goes is there a tie/clip so you can attach your range finder cord to? so if that comes open you don't loose your range finder?

yes, there's a strap in lower part too

I looked at the Swazi bino bivvy. I want something simple and light. Has anyone used one of these and what do you think? I don't want padding and lots of straps and bulk.

I ended up buying the Bushbuck. First impressions are its bloody big, like having a bloody backpack on your chest, I suppose you can store everything in it but it's still a bit bulky for my liking, the clip to open it is also fiddly along with the clasp that holds the bottom compartment shut, it will do for now but I may move it on and get another Twin needle when I have the dollars.
Pictured with my Brunton Icon 11x44s , awesome score off trademe, little known as they didnt make sporting optics for long, but make medical and laboratory optical equipment, these retailed at nearly $4k when they were new and I got them for $200 glass is easily as good or better than my ELs

I actually hate bino bivys and would happily just use a harness.
However when using binos that cost as much as my hunting vehicle a bivy makes the most sense for protecting them.
I have had and tried all sorts. So far all of them have pissed me off for one reason or another.

While hunting overseas I noticed a few of the bivs I have now getting around.
They don't have much storage but fit my EL swaros perfectly. They're flexible, comfortable and sit in the right spot on my chest and do not get in the way as much while climbing or open up like others did.
I only have my binos, couple spare cartridges, firelighter and spare pocket knife in them.
The biv is new to me so haven't used it much. Don't know if it is robust or how long it will last but so far it is better than all the others I have had or tried.

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@R93 they available here?

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

@R93 they available here?

I have no idea. It was cheap until you add shipping. I got it in Canada so dare say it would be worse getting sent here.
My Outfitter over there uses one.
And a few clients from different parts of the States were using them.
So they seem pretty popular even tho I have never heard of them before.



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