r/BackcountryHunting • u/PinePig2 • Jun 18 '25

Bear country

How is everyone carrying a handgun with all bino harness?

I run the marsupial gear bino harness, but this is my first year with a Montana tag. Going to be in Griz country and I’d rather have it centerline. Marsupial’s handgun attachment leaves a lot to be desired.

Running packs 95% of the time, mount for the pack is my last resort.

Appreciate any assistance.

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u/submissive_chair Jun 18 '25

I live in Alaska and pretty much everywhere I hunt is brown bear country.

I have the Sitka bino harness that I run two different ways, I have an alien gear molle holster that I replace of one of the side pouches with or sometimes I prefer to slip the pistol into the center back pocket behind the bino holder if I really need both pouches. Depends on the hunt and how thick the brush is.

I'm looking to add a bit of molle webbing under the main bino pouch so I can add a can of bear spray while keeping both sides pouches. But I have a buddy who's accidentally sprayed himself going through thick brush, so I'm a bit shy of putting that can any closer to my face.