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Title: Question About Binocs
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 10, 2010, 08:31:00 AM
Just got a Fine Set of Simmons Binoculars from Cabelas. Question: What do y'all do about the UnConnected Lens Covers? Thought about tying them on somehow, or maybe good old Velcro??
  Just dont want to leave them at Home or the Truck, going through the Brush just might scratch them up. A Little Bit.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: DHR on March 10, 2010, 08:42:00 AM
the covers are often made to connect to the neck strap, usually by a loop on one or both sides of the cover.  just pass the strap through the loop, connect it to the binos and your good to go.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: LKH on March 10, 2010, 02:09:00 PM
Find some way to keep them attached.  You'll really miss them some day when it's snowing and you can't keep the lenses dry.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: Curveman on March 10, 2010, 02:35:00 PM
ditto
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 11, 2010, 07:53:00 PM
Well, I dont have any Slits in the Covers to use. I am considering poking a Tiny, Fishing Line, hole in the Center of Each cap, Gluing the Little Knots Inside, then tying them onto the Binoc Frame, again Gluing the Attachment Knot.
 Any OTHER Ideas Out There? C'mon Guys, I KNOW there are More Po' Folk out there with the Same Problem!!
           Thank You For Your Input Fellas!!
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: mitch on March 11, 2010, 08:08:00 PM
I took my cpap mask bag it has draw strings to open and close ran the strap thru and it covers them nicely
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: Orion on March 11, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
I don't use covers on my binocs.  My glasses are waterproof, and covers would always be in the way.  Should add that I've been hunting this way for more than 40 years and have yet to scratch a lens because of a lack of a cover.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: DWT on March 11, 2010, 08:17:00 PM
Get a after market bino cover such as the one made by butler creek. has the neck strap and chest harness and covers your glass as well.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: lilbobby on March 11, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
I used a piece of leather on mine, been having them for about 10 years. The leather is still on there!
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: Bill Kissner on March 11, 2010, 08:50:00 PM
Lens covers are a headache in the field. I just leave them home. In many years I have never had a lens damaged.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: JEFF B on March 11, 2010, 09:01:00 PM
my binos have a bag with a belt loop and velcro lid there ya go bro problem solved.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 14, 2010, 12:46:00 AM
YEP, Problems Have FADED Into the WoodWork. Thanks Guys.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: wapitimike1 on March 14, 2010, 08:45:00 AM
Get a crooked horn bino set up. It has the strap for carrying and a stretch cover for binos. It covers them and keeps them out of the way. Lens covers are kind of a pain popping off and what not.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 14, 2010, 05:25:00 PM
Where can I find such an animal?? Sounds Good!!
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: dnovo on March 14, 2010, 05:29:00 PM
I made a cover for mine using a scrap of leather about 5x6". Cut 2 slits in it and slid it on the straps. When I raise them to look, it just drops out of the way. I made this to stop them from getting wet and dirty all the time.
Title: Re: Question About Binocs
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 14, 2010, 05:33:00 PM
Thats a Good Idea for the Eye "Holes", but what about the Business Ends?? Just asking. I have made a Binoc Bag to carry them in, just afraid of Losing the Covers.