Flash Optics Harness Reviews

Vadim B.

Nov 7, 2024

5/5

One of the best Sitka

One of the best Sitka gears and one of my favorite, I will give it 5 with “-“, it would be great if the range finder pocket was slightly bigger or there was an option to choose a size, my Vortex Razor HD 4000 just barely fits into the pocket with small gap while closed. But otherwise love every bit of functionality of that harness, definitely recommending.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: Runs small

ELIZABETH A.

Jan 18, 2025

5/5

Perfect

Got for my 15 year old grandson for Christmas and he loves

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

James S.

Jan 13, 2025

4/5

Optics harness

This is the single biggest game change I've experienced with my archery and firearms tackle. I know own two different colors so i am totally coordinated in both seasons.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Don J.

Feb 15, 2025

5/5

Best Ever

Love this harness better than any other I’ve used…

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

William L.

Jan 24, 2025

5/5

Nice

Only thing is you need a smaller pair of binos. The pocket is kinda small

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Ron N.

Dec 29, 2024

5/5

Flash Optics Harness

I did a lot of research prior to purchase. When it got here, it was exactly what I expected. Easy set up. Fits my Zeiss Conquest 10x42’s perfectly and my Vortex Viper HD 3000 rangefinder as if made for it.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Ernest H.

Jan 14, 2025

4/5

Optics harness

I love the fit because it stays close to your body; however, the optics pocket needs to be a little bigger. Still a great buy

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Paul G.

Feb 12, 2025

3/5

Bino harness is tight.

I really like the harness, but its too tight.

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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

John H.

Nov 16, 2024

1/5

Rangefinder pouch too small

Rangefinder pouch is laughably tiny. I don't know what rangefinder they used to test this but every one I've tried doesn't fit. The Maven crf. 1 doesn't even fit, a highly recommended, small rangefinder without the elastic loop being stretched to its limit. There also isn't enough adjustment in the straps to account for the temperature (less layers so need smaller when hot and more layers needing it larger when cold).

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: Runs small

Tylton S.

Mar 13, 2025

5/5

Great

Great

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Bert C.

Dec 29, 2024

3/5

Important improvements

Sure would like to see this in Sub Alpine. Would like to see another pouch on the Side of the Bino harness for important gear like extra archery releases or extra folding knife like a small Havolin as well as extra Muzzle Loader bullets and powdered pellets. I am currently using your Mountain harness it is great but would like to buy this one but until there are more features included I will have to wait on buying this one the harness system on the newer one is a big improvement but having the extra room is very important.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Bret C.

Jan 28, 2025

2/5

Flash Optics Harness

Need a small pair of binoculars. I have a pair of Swarovski 10/42 EL and the top will not close all the way with the bino’s in place.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Brian L.

Dec 21, 2024

5/5

Quiet and convenient

Have used several times this year. I definitely like to be small pocket for wind check and rangefinder pocket, with attached tether. Much quieter taking my binos in and out than my previous rig. Magnetic stay open top is great!!

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Clark R.

Jan 13, 2025

5/5

First it felt tight, but

First it felt tight, but then I realized how hard he elastic worked. Perfect fit! Super functional and was even able to attach my side carry. 10/10!

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Byron S.

Nov 19, 2024

3/5

Binocular tether strap is useless for me

It should not be this hard to tether your binos to the strap! The strap end is too thick to pass through the plastic piece which requires you to pass through it once, loop it around binos, and then pass through again to secure. It’s useless for me. Other than this major issue, it’s a great harness, I do think the S/M/L size could have just a little more adjustability.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Tim C.

Jan 4, 2025

5/5

Great idea excellent tool

Easy access to every day hunting tools. This harness is easy to wear an extremely comfortable.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Pete C.

Dec 27, 2024

4/5

Nearly Perfect

Pros: I think I’ve tried them all and to me this is the nicest harness system on the market. Multiple shoulder surgeries and arthritis has left me with limited range of motion and this harness is easy for me to get on and off. It’s very comfortable and stays in place . Cons: I wish there were different size Bino pouches or at least make it bigger and have foam spacers. I have 8X-32 Zeiss Victory’s and when the eyecups are up I can barely get the cover latched, and when I do the cover doesn’t 100% cover the Binos. I also prefer the cover to fold forward and out of the way. I often have to use both hands to get the cover out of the way to put the binos back in.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Troy P.

Jan 23, 2025

3/5

Missing parts

Everything was fine except for the bino attachment part was missing on one side

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jason P.

Dec 3, 2024

4/5

Wish I would have bought sooner

I really wish I would have bought this sooner, I forgot it the other day and I felt naked in the woods. Like others have mentioned, I do wish the main pouch was just a little, I mean tiny bit bigger, but it's fine over all. I use Leopold 10x40 Gold Rings, they fit, but it's snug. I was on the border of sizing, but it ended up fitting my fine, I have it as loose as it gets and it fits over my Fanatic and Static just fine.

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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Chad L.

Nov 16, 2024

5/5

Excellent product

I needed a bino harness and was very happy with this purchase. I love the adjustability of it as it fits over my thickest coat. The magnetic flaps are a game changer when it comes to being quiet. Would highly recommend this. Oh and it is the same camo pattern I already use.

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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Marcus C.

Oct 15, 2024

1/5

Very sad for the price I paid

Ranger finder pocket is to small. Range finder is small and the cover dont even close right… leaving the range finder exposed. I removed the tags now I’m stuck with it on my shelf never to be used.. harness is to small. Only fits if I don’t wear a jacket

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Gavin P.

Dec 18, 2024

5/5

Finally a Chest Rig for Whitetail Folks

This is a great re-design of a commonly used piece of equipment but specifically designed for the Whitetail hunter. The re-design on the harness is perfect when you have to wear a safety harness. The layout of the pockets, rangefinder pouch all follow Sitka’s pragmatic approach.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Derek H.

Jan 10, 2025

5/5

Awesome harness

This is an awesome product great for binos and range finder

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Robert K.

Jan 20, 2025

5/5

Flash Optics Harness

Sitka has the best bino harness on the market.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Bruce

Dec 9, 2024

4/5

Really like this harness!

There's a lot to love about this harness. Really like the ease of being able to take if off and on like a vest staying attached to safety line. Probably like this feature best of all. I like how the back is made, makes harness very comfortable. Binos (Swarovski EL 10x42) and Rangefinder (Vortex) both fit in harness very well. The only complaint with this harness is the bino cover is continuously coming loose and unlatched, especially when getting in and out of the stand when to me it needs to be covered the most. Other that this it's a great harness.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Chaz S.

Feb 26, 2025

5/5

Bino harness

Fits very well, super adjustable.

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Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

TROY G.

Jan 31, 2025

5/5

Harness

Great product

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Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Chase G.

Nov 22, 2024

3/5

Way to big and not adjustable enough

Awesome product and I love Sitka but I was super let down by this one. I was so excited when I finally had enough to buy this and when I got it in and put it one I was so upset because it doesn’t adjust that much and the smallest adjustment was huge on me.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: Runs big

dominik b.

Dec 31, 2024

5/5

confortable harness

size fit well and comfortable. pockets are smaller then the other version.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Jamye T.

Jan 21, 2025

5/5

Awesome product!!

My son uses it all the time!!

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Height: 5' - 5'2'' · Weight: 100 lbs - 130lbs

Fit: True to size

Bolin D.

Dec 30, 2024

2/5

Worse, Sitka product ever

The Bino carrier is too small for the Leupold binoculars and rangefinder combination. Also, the small pocket is too small for anything of value and simply will not stay closed.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Daniel G.

Oct 7, 2024

3/5

Bow hunting

The old one I have is great but the straps are too thin and get tangled The new one with the bigger straps are easier on and off but the range finder pouch sucks and my one off the old one won’t mount the pouch is tapered on the bottom and the range finder won’t go in all the way constantly having to clean lenses

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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Glen G.

Nov 6, 2024

4/5

Great product

I like the harness, wore it on a back country trip to CO. Had a little trouble removing the harness a few times, and I wish it had an integrated or external rain cover. Other than that it was great. Will have to see how it feels in the Southern heat. Issues that others mentioned didn't bother me.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Gary C.

Jan 11, 2025

5/5

Works as expected.

Fits great, binos are protected, easy on off.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Russell P.

Nov 9, 2024

5/5

The bowhunter's harness

This harness is perfect for the bowhunter. The felt linned main compartment makes this again perfect for bowhunters. I appreciate that I can also completely remove the harness to stow them in them compartment, in my backpack as needed. A word of caution; my larger set of binos won't fit in this harness so be sure yours will.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Christopher H.

Nov 5, 2024

3/5

Flash Optics Harness

Closure/retention could have been better when doing spot and stalk hunts already have had binos fall out multiple times. Good harness for Saddle hunting but would still like to see the closure/retention issues addressed. Hoping for a better version of this product in the future.

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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Dalton E.

Jan 9, 2025

5/5

All there

Plenty of room for things, comfortable.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Shane S.

Oct 24, 2024

5/5

Love the quick attach/detach. The

Love the quick attach/detach. The bino pouch does run a little small in my opinion. I have the vortex crossfire binos and they are about 6 & 3/4” long, and they are pushing it. For binos anything 6 & 1/2” or less in length and 6” or less wide will fit perfect. The rangefinder pouch fits my halo xrt7 just right. Which is 4” long by 3” tall.

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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Brad M.

Oct 24, 2024

3/5

Design issues

The good: The concept is great. The slide lock system for securing and removing the harness is easily the best on the market. The bad: Bino pocket is on the small side. Barely fits my 10x42 glass. Rangefinder pocket is also too small. Does not completely cover my Vortex Razor HD 4000. It is a smaller rangefinder and it’s a very tight fit. Not good when if you need to hand the retrieve from pocket. Both bino and rangefinder pocket covers do not close securely. The fasteners will easily come undone with a gentle nudge from a branch or crawling through tall grass.

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Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: Runs small

Ejay T.

Sep 7, 2024

3/5

Flash bino harness

I like some of the new features on the new flash harness, but it barely fits my maven C3 10 x 50 binoculars and the rangefinder pouch is too small for my maven rangefinder. The harness is good for smaller binoculars and rangefinders at the end of the day. I do like the mountain harness more because it fits everything better.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Rick R.

Jan 4, 2025

4/5

Comfortable

It would be perfect with a holster option.

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Vong Y.

Dec 7, 2024

4/5

Nice looking

Very nice looking. Fits nice too. However they’re a tiny bit too small for my vortex diamondback 10x50.

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Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Anthony S.

Dec 12, 2024

5/5

Great product, best design in

Great product, best design in the industry! Perfect fit

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Hunter J.

Jan 5, 2025

5/5

Great for archery

Does everything better. Love the new straps way more comfortable. I do wish I could buy another pouch to add if I wanted on the empty side.

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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Jamie G.

Jan 19, 2025

4/5

Great quality

Too pricey

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Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

JEFF R.

Nov 5, 2024

5/5

FLASH OPTICS HARNESS

Most of my hunting is for whitetails from a treestand, and this harness is perfect for that. It does not effect the shooting of the bow and has the right amount of pockets and compartments for the things needed to be readily at hand.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Regent C.

Oct 14, 2024

5/5

Good setup for binos

The bino harness fits well and stays secure on my chest. It does not bounce or jostle around. I like the quick disconnect feature for putting on and taking off. The built-in tethers for binos and range finder are also very handy. I purchased another MOLLE pouch to put on the other side, handy for holding turkey calls and sunglasses. The only thing i have found that could be better is the latching mechanism for the bino case could be a little more secure. Other than that, I am very happy with the purchase.

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Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

John V.

Nov 13, 2024

4/5

Love it! but

The back straps are way better than the mountain harness and I’ve had the mountain harness for a while. The pouch’s are not as hard nor are they interchangeable. But I’ve made it work. Other than that I love it

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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Peter O.

Oct 31, 2024

4/5

Optic Harness

So far I have enjoyed the optic harness. It is much more comfortable to wear for long sits than the strappy ones you typically see. I wish was that Sitka was a little bit more proactive on different attachments/accessories for the harness. It has a great opportunity to expand its versatility. However, its limited to what you can actually buy for it without going down rabbit holes. One design recommendation i have is that if the bino holder cover opened the other way, it would make accessibility to the phone/accessory pouch on the back (chest side) easier to utilize when you have the cover up and open and it would also shield the bino's from sun reflection off the lens and provide additional concealment while your trying to access the bino's.

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Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Jaymie R.

Dec 10, 2024

5/5

Actually really like the design and fit with one minor con

I have tried ALL the ones out there at this point and I have the same issue from all of them. Being a skinny fella they all slide down while seated and rest on the top of my stomach. This causes discomfort after a while and the only way to reduce it is to tighten the side straps so much I can hardly breath. However with this design it seems to stay put a lot better. Its light and the harness itself doesnt feel hot or bulky. Material and quick release design is super cool and much different then all the others out there so kudos to Sitka for that. Front closure clip is easy to use and quiet and remove able rangefinder pouch is a nice touch. Side pockets are a good size and rear pocket fits a phone perfectly so I love that aspect. Cons - I dont love the flap opening toward you, I really wish they did it forward opening like a lot of the others. Not a big deal if you are western hunting or stalk hunting but sitting in a tree stand it just gets in the way imo. Not a huge deal but just my personal preference. Adjustment isnt as fast as standard designs. if you are going from thick cloths to light cloths you really need to adjust it before putting it on. You dont have the easy adjustable straps onces on. Yes you can adjust them some while on but its not easy to move the straps if you need to tighten or loosen them a good bit. Bino tether is fairly useless where its added. Wish they would have integrated it inside the harness vs outside of it and use a better attachment end. its just a nylon cord with no clip. From my binos the side holes to attach it to are way to small to fit the cord through so i have to find some other item to attach to the tether and then to my binos. The rangefinder tether is great and well thought out, seems the bino tether was just an afterthought to slap something on there. Again not a big deal for me as I dont generally use the tether strap.

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Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size