Sky Islands Report post Posted July 6, 2020 I recently set these up and never heard of a soft case that has been made for them. Didn’t want to wrap them up in a towel, jacket, or shirt. I definitely want to protect them when hunting. This big eyes case was a quick build and just a trial run and is not perfect, but I’m real happy with what my friend put together. Would like to make another that is different color and with the zipper on the top rim of the case. There is handle on each side as shown in the picture and the extra little straps were placed were my compression straps are on the outside of my backpack so I can strap it to to the outside if I need to free up space on the inside of my pack. Wanted to share this with anyone who has a pair and would be interested in having one put together for there set up. Here’s pics and please share any suggestions that you may think would make the case better. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 6, 2020 Were getting a bunch made for the kowa 66mm, I'd imagine that they would fit. I think one of the guys ordering is from safford or Thatcher so you might be able to make sure they are a good fit. 1. Like you stated zipper on top, a GOOD zipper. 2. Another handle on top by the eyepieces to grab easily out of a pack. 3. A little extra padding in the bottom for the objectives possibly since they would likely be taking the weight in the pack. 4. Me personally will be having 30x eyepeieces and will probably have a zoom eyepiece as well. If there were a way to utilize the space under the eyepieces for a pocket to hold the spare eyepiece, but would probably be a tight fit. 5. Also any pockets at all for an Allen key, lens cloth but none of those items would be deal breakers. Looks like a pretty good fit so far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Islands Report post Posted July 6, 2020 Thanks for the ideals. Let me know when the safford thatcher guy gets his. I live in thatcher, or get me his contact info. I will make arrangements with the guy who made mine and talk about your ideals and any others and tell him to come up with a price. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted July 6, 2020 I'm paying attention to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Islands Report post Posted July 7, 2020 A friend has a pair of kowas and they fit. The objective slide tubes on his don’t not slide all the way back so looks like case could be little shorter if they slide tight against rings on the new bracket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis4570 Report post Posted July 8, 2020 I’ll take one! That looks perfect! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 8, 2020 https://houseofwhitley.com/product/japanese-40x150-kowa-big-eye-binoculars/ would these fit in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Islands Report post Posted July 8, 2020 Ya a buddy has those too and I just put them in the case.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 8, 2020 3 hours ago, trphyhntr said: https://houseofwhitley.com/product/japanese-40x150-kowa-big-eye-binoculars/ would these fit in it? You should get those for your sheep hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 8, 2020 30 minutes ago, CatfishKev said: You should get those for your sheep hunt Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted July 12, 2020 How much is the case going to run? I will need one of these soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Islands Report post Posted July 12, 2020 rcdinaz sent you pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 12, 2020 Yeah I wondered as well. Let's talk price vs group price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
