Modular bino chest rig

[HookMeUpII]

First off, this is not particularly Africa-focused but I know there is a lot of knowledge on this forum. I already have a single, lightweight, bino chest rig I am going to keep for Africa. It's a Mystery Ranch.

I am getting more into domestic hunting here in the USA and I need something modular with one caveat: No magnets. My Mystery Ranch has a magnetic clasp system and I've been told that it will throw off the rangefinder even stored in a side pocket.

Ideally I'd like something with a main, tethered bino pouch. Then, the ability to add side pouches as need for a rangefinder, small IFAK, and possibly a bear defense side arm underneath.

I've been looking at FHF gear, Eberlestock, and Cabelas makes one, to name a few.

Any particular one liked by folks on here?

 

[Josh P]

Don’t forget the Hill People Gear harness bags that have the molle on the front. You can mount pouches on the outside and have plenty of room for various items, including side arm, in the pack itself.

 

[Legion]

If I were building a modular, no-magnets chest rig for domestic hunting with the possibility of a handgun underneath, I'd go with FHF Gear.

 

[chase0109]

I’m biased, as it’s what I use. But I’d take a hard look at marsupial gear.

Enclosed Binocular Chest Pack

Marsupial Binocular Pouch allows quick one handed access to your optics. The front lid stays opens and closes by utilizing strong magnets.

www.marsupialgear.com

It checks all your boxes modular so you can add rangefinder or cell phone pouches to the side. Flip forward opening. You can get it magnetic or non-magnetic.

As I referenced in the other thread. I use mine for hunting everything. I have a tethered rangefinder and cell phone case on mine. Well designed and the openings are great for being able to pull Bino’s or rangefinder one handed and drop right back into the pouch without having to pay attention.

I find the fit really good. You can snug it down and hardly know it’s there.

Lots of great options out there. You just have to find the one that checks the boxes for you.
Chase