Can't seem to find this in past threads so I'll ask the question. Who uses or has used binocular harnesses and what are they like? Toying with the idea of buying one of the several on the UK market. All this sunshine has had me out and about without a coat to stop my bins swinging! Tried an experiment with a spare strap round my back and that certainly stopped them swinging, but not totally convinced that they won't be too restrictive, even with the slide action the pucker ones seem to have. Any comments one way or the other will be gratefully received.
[QUOTE=bentleyg] Who uses or has used binocular harnesses and what are they like? [/QUOTE]
Well, I use a harness, it was sent to me by a friend in the USA who said I just had to use it. You have to be prepared to adjust the straps depending on whether you're wearing lots of layers of clothes or just a T shirt, and you have to be pretty limber to get into it (or a bit more savvy than me).
If you go birding anywhere hot, then it is absolutely worth the effort as it keeps the straps off the back of your neck. Even the stretchy neoprene ones can get uncomfortable in hot weather.