Missed Opportunity

In my opinion, it is a great product, but they missed the boat by having to disconnect the small straps from the binoculars to install the other small straps for the padded neck strap. They could have made both sets of small straps to quick change between the harness and neck strap.

Will Not Stay Closed

Vortex makes top of the line glass and I’ll never shop else where but this harness is the worst piece of hunting equipment that I own. In the few years I’ve owned it my Binos have fallen out wellllll over 100 times.

Functional At Best.

I received this glass pack with some binoculars I purchased (which I have loved) so my expectations for the free chest rig were pretty low. And it hit them right on the mark. I wore these for a 10 day bowhunt in elk country and by the end of that hunt I was ready to tear this off and throw it away and I did. There are a lot of straps going down the front of this (mainly running to the binoculars to retain them) which is all well and good. The problem was the free ends were not retained at all and quickly frayed on everything, so by the end of the hunt it all felt like a jumbled mess. For a free add on it's nice to keep them safe in the truck, but don't waste your money.

Glass Pack Bino Harness

Fits great and is comfortable only problem is every time I lean forward to duck under branches my binos fall out. I wish the my binoculars fit inside a bit more snug and the lid was more sturdy.

Does The Job

Nothing too special here, it fits with other things I’m carrying and have rigged it up to other packs.

I Like The Way They

I like the way they fit and the protection they provide in inclement weather in the field.

I have two Vortex Optics GlassPak Binocular Harnesses and even bought a third for my father-in-law when we go hunting and scouting together. This harness does an excellent job of securely holding binoculars and includes a handy tether to prevent accidental drops. It’s a reliable and practical accessory that keeps our binoculars safe and easily accessible, making our outdoor adventures more enjoyable and worry-free. If you're looking for a durable and functional binocular harness, the GlassPak is a fantastic choice.

Best Value Available

I bought this glass pack a few years ago and have used it heavily with no issues. It rides well on the person and I also keep this packed on the side in the truck. I just purchased another to gift to family. You will not find a better value for a pack like this.

Glasspak™ Binocular Harness

Only thing bad is the chest straps are long enough to go on the outside of my hunting coat

Needs Optional Additional Side Pouches

I have a pair of 10 x 50 Vortex binos. With them in the pouch, I ASLO need room for a Garmin 650 AND a rangefinder. Need additional "each side" pouches (with the Vortex name on them).

Good To Go.

Adjustable small enough for my 8 year old and large enough for athletic 46. They sit tight to your chest, doesn’t interfere with your bow. 2 side nets for sunglasses and wind chalk. The bingo in the front is nice and quiet. Highly recommend. Good for all skill levels. Novice to expert. Wether keeping it light on a good day trip or spike camping for multiple day adventures. For the price, you can’t beat it.

Needs Some Design Improvements

This Glasspak harness came with my Fury HD 5000 binoculars. Just got back from a Colorado elk hunt and had the binoculars fall off of the “bino tether straps” and hit the ground twice while sitting and glassing. Fortunately, it did not damage them. The tether buckles are either too big or strap material is too small and would work its way through the strap buckles after a while from raising and lowering. I figured it out just before it almost fell off for the third time. I had to use some duct tape to keep from happening again. And yes, I did have the strap correctly woven through the buckles. It would be fantastic if the tether straps were the same as the neck strap ends; it would be super fast to switch from one to the other. I’m actually shocked it’s not that way from the factory. The other issue is more minor. The bungee latch for the cover doesn’t work well. It becomes unhooked too easily and is difficult to rehook in the field even with thin gloves. You have to remove your gloves so you can feel the hook for the bungee because you can’t see the hook when wearing the harness. If the heavy mesh strapping that the hook is fastened to was extended vertically, the hook would stand more proudly making it easier to hook the bungee to.

Great Optics Case

Perfect for my binos I use and I still carry my chest rig for my pistol

Bad

I was walking to the stand and my strap came lose and I lost my binoculars. HORRIBLE should make something that stays tight

Could Be Improved To Be Easier To Use And Adaptable

For whatever reason Vortex decided on not adding two more buckles to the chest straps that come over the top of the shoulders. They stuck with the straps being laced in. I think adding buckles will ( I plan on modifying mine), would make it easier to be able clip in and out easily or add the buckles to a pack instead of having multiple straps hanging off your body and getting caught on branches or twigs. I like the smaller clips to for the binoculars to clip into. Good protective case just needs a few modifications and it can easily be retrofitted.