Badlands Bino AXS - Modular Binocular Harness System

Does what it says it does but better

This product arrived in a timely manner and was well packaged. This product by Badlands is a quality product that holds my bino's where I need them so that when I need them I can access them quickly. When hunting or checking out the area that you expect to hunt, you never quite know when or if you will see the game that you expect or hope to see. you must be ready quickly and not struggling to find your bino's. This system will help you to overcome that scenario. Bino's can be quite expensive and with this product I feel confident that it will protect them until such time I need the. I got the "MUD" color and they blend in well with the environment that I am usually hunting in. I approve of this product.

The quality is fine. The small size fits my 10x42. I bought it because I like its attach points underneath but they are too small and no way to attach MOLLE accessories. The case has some gaps between top and bottom on the sides. That said the binoculars are not fully covered.

Too small for a pair of 10x40 binoculars.

I had Big Plans for this, and maybe still do. I thought I could use it to carry my thermal monocular, and regular monocular, and draw them from either side hole. Well, it fits my 6 and 1/8" thermal like it was made for it. And, my 7" monocular fits PERFECTLY next to it, like they were made to go together. A match made in heaven. And then...boom. The top won't close, and my dreams are shattered. *Sad face emoji. To be fair, there is a slightly larger version that has a 7 and 1/4" interior dimension. Which is awesome. I just didn't have that option, and could only get this one. I may just have to find a 6" monocular. Will work perfectly, then. So, if your binoculars or monoculars are no more than 6 and 1/4" (that might even be pushing it, because the inside dimensions are listed as 6.125"), and not super wide, this might work for you. But I still have a few gripes, that will be uncommon for the average user of this bino harness. I'm not a hunter, but rather a Post Apocalyptic Warlord In Training, and I collect tactical/survival gear. Which often includes good quality hunting gear, like this harness. Was thinking it could have some tactical/combat applications and abilities. And it does; it's just not designed for that, and it's no fault to the product, really. So, though it looks cool and all, I could really do without the embroidered logo on the front. Secondly, though Cordura brand fabrics are one of the keys to my heart, and I get a warm fuzzy feeling when I see the tag on a product, I'd prefer it not be right out front. Discreet branding is something I really like. Not crazy about these long and short white tags on the inside, that are reminscent of pillow and mattress tags. LoL. But I guess they have to show country of origin. Which is Vietnam. And, some of my favorite products of all time are or were made there, so that's not a con for me. I just hope it's not illegal to cut those off, because they're annoying. And then, there's this big red stopsign patch, right about where your heart will be, warning not to use with a pacemaker or other medical device near it, because of the magnets. I'd like for that to be on the packaging, and the directions. Maybe just say "Magnetic" on the back part that goes against your chest? Something besides a red bullseye over your heart. LoL. BUT, that's where my complaints end. Everything else about this harness is Top Notch. If it wasn't for my minor disappointments and Tactical Gear Junkie hangups that can't officially be complaints about a hunting product, I'd be singing its praises from the rooftops. I'd probably feel that way about the 7" version, minus the embroidered logo and Cordura tag, and red stopsign when it's open, and maybe if it were in CP/Multicam Camo. It would be all my dreams come true for a bino pouch/harness, then. Love the little lanyard + clip dewhickeys. Absolutely love the magnetic closure. The "plastic" buckles are ROCK SOLID feeling. Even more-so than some of my favorite military-grade gears. Soft, velvety/suede-like feeling fabrics everywhere, while also super durable. Has some MOLLE compatibility. Not as much as I'd like, maybe, but it's there. You can attach a magpouch, flashlight/tool/utility pouch, TQ, on either side of it. Cool little straps and loops, and a hook (inteded for a bow), for hanging things from the bottom, caribiners/grimloks etc. Fine quality and craftsmanship all around, that is right up there with The Big Dogs in tactical and hunting gear. Looks and feels like all the most expensive top brands I know and love. It's certainly 5 star gear, in its field. Just not quite perfect for me, personally. I love everything about it except for my above-listed gripes, and if those don't apply to you, then count my review as 5 stars. You will love it, if it meets your size specifications, and you're using it for hunting, sight-seeing, bird watching, leisure or sporting activities. Absolutely perfect for that, and crushes my other good quality bino harnesses in almost every department except for storage capacity, and level of camouflage to the human eye (which you wouldn't want for hunting, I imagine. Kinda want other hunters to see you) or night vision. Highly recommend it for sporting and recreational use. 👍