You’re on the move.

Climbing steep hillsides.

Hoofing it down ridgelines.

And hunting game.

The last thing you want is a pair of binoculars flopping around on your chest all day long. It’s annoying and it can throw off your game.

Binocular pouches are an essential part of any spot and stalk hunter’s arsenal. During a Southeast Alaskan black bear hunt I got the chance to review the Badlands Bino Case, their Bino Case Mag, in an effort to find the best binocular case out there.

After a few days of hiking down shore lines and loading in and out of boats, here’s a few things to know.

The Inside Of The Badlands Bino Mag Case

#1: It Has Plenty Of Pockets

Any binocular pouch should come with enough pockets to store your binoculars in addition to any extra pieces or frequently used items.

The inside of the Badland’s Binocular Mag Case has a large pocket located against your chest specifically for your binoculars. The pocket is large enough to fit 10X42 binoculars or smaller without making the harness bulge out. During my black bear hunt, it fit both my uncle’s Maven binoculars, as well as my Vortex’s with plenty of room to spare.

Inside the case there are three mesh pockets, one big enough for straps, and the smaller two perfectly sized for lens covers. There are also two large pockets that you could slide maps or other large, flat items into, as well as one small zipping pocket that could be used for a cleaning cloth.

#2: It Has Short Tethers To Replace Binocular Straps

The Badlands Bino Mag Case comes with two elastic tethers with metal rings attached to the end. These are designed to replace the neck strap of your binoculars. I found these cords to be a bit short, as I was constantly fighting them to keep my binoculars up while glassing.

The metal rings also tend to scratch your binoculars, but this can be easily fixed by replacing them with another clip.

#3: It Comes With An Attached Cleaning Cloth

If you’ve forgot your cleaning cloth no need to stress, this Badlands Bino Case comes with one. It stuffs neatly into a mesh pocket beside the binoculars, and is attached by a small bungee cord, ensuring you don’t lose it. The cloth itself is nothing special, but it will get the job done.

The Outside Of The Badlands Bino Mag Case

#4: The Badlands Bino Harness

This Badland’s Bino Case comes with a light, comfortable pair of straps. They widen out as they come up over the shoulder, ensuring any weight is well distributed, but still allowing you to comfortably use your rifle. The binocular straps cross at your upper back, where a small pouch featuring a roll-out hydration bag (big enough for one liter), ties them together, before they continue down underneath your armpits.

• 

• 

The straps are adjustable from top and bottom, allowing you to adjust the height of the harness and the tightness around the torso. The left over ends can be slid underneath an elastic band, although they tend to stick out if you are thinner and like to wear your harness high like me.

You can also attach the straps from either the top or bottom of the pouch, allowing you put on or take off the case from either side.

#5: This Badlands Bino Case Closes Magnetically

The main pouch closes using two long strips of magnet that come together. Two handles on either side make opening the pouch simple, and closing it only takes a gentle nudge. The magnetic opening makes this case extremely quiet when needed, but is also strong enough that you don’t need to worry about your binoculars hitting the dirt.

#6: A Bow Hook and Webbing on Binocular Pouch

The Badlands Bino Mag Case also includes a bow hook and webbing.

The bow hook is designed to allow you to hang your bow by the string, keeping hands free for quick stand up glassing sessions. The exterior webbing allows you to attach radios, rangefinders, and similar items that come with a clip.

#7: Made From Durable Materials

The exterior of the Badland’s Bino Case Mag is built to last. The fabric is durable and I haven’t had any problems with ripping or tearing. The magnets have held up great and the two handles, made from red cord coated in plastic, are solid. The straps still look great, with little fraying or damage.

The material is patterned in Badlands Approach or Approach FX camouflage, or a solid gray Earth pattern. Unfortunately this Badlands Bino Case no longer comes in Realtree Camouflage, like the harness I was able to test.

Conclusion: A Great Binocular Case For Hunting

No swinging around on straps.

No digging them out of your pack.

And no more binoculars bouncing off bushes, rocks, and yourself.

The Badlands Bino Case Mag is tough and consistently there when you need it making it a great binocular harness for the price.

The magnetic opening reduces noise, the pouch protects your glass, interior pockets store everything you need, and the straps keep everything right where you want it. The Badlands Bino Mag Case a solid contender for the best binocular harness you can find.

So what are you waiting for! Check it out.

Thoughts? Please leave your comments below! Enjoyed this review? Please like and subscribe!

Check it out on:

• amazon.com – $123.89
• badlandspacks.com – $139.99
• blackovis.com -$139.99
• sportmanswarehouse.com -$129.99
• opticsplanet.com – $123.89