Hi! How are you?? Hope you are doing well! Actually Zeiss has launched their New HDX binoculars. I am confused between Kowa TSN Prominar 99 and Zeiss victory Harpia 95 and finding difficulty to buy which one is the best?? Zeiss victory Harpia 95 in advertising they say that when you are at starting magnification 23x and focusede it and image is clear and after that if you zoom all the way to maximum 70x so you don't need to focus it or adjuste focus it shows everything clear however i want to know wheather ziess victory Harpia 95 accepts astronomy eyepieces or not?? But not getting any answer from Zeiss and another side Kowa do acceptse astronomy eyepieces if you buy kowa 1.25 inch astro adapter so can you please show all the details in a video for Zeiss victory Harpia 95??? I think you are the one who can make detailed information video about it.
@BackwoodsPursuitКүн бұрын
@trident8872 hey there and thank you! We are actually working on a comparison between the Harpia 95 and Kowa 99. Both are amazing and I like different things about each so far. Can't go wrong either way, but stay tuned for the details. I don't know if the Zeiss will accept an astronomy eyepiece, but I'll try to find out and put it in that video. Thanks for watching!!
@KevinWood442 күн бұрын
Tract does some things exceptionally well but then make some very silly design decisions. Their rifle scope have those GOOFY tall turrets, which unlock and get even taller Spotter only 55x when they know they fighting against 60x from everyone else No arca Athlon Cronus is 33% less expensive, has great glass, dual focus, arca compatible, more magnification....unless you are obsessed with Schott glass this is a no-brainer IMO. Cronus ALL DAY!!!
@BackwoodsPursuit2 күн бұрын
@KevinWood44 thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
@Rokslide3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the sizing review!
@BackwoodsPursuit3 күн бұрын
@@Rokslide thanks for watching!
@BBandit5563 күн бұрын
I use the mag view. One thing is they have a free app. It really helps with aligning my IPhone.
@QuackLoud4 күн бұрын
Scored how? Worthless test.
@BackwoodsPursuit4 күн бұрын
@QuackLoud hey! We had our group of tester rank each spotter when testing side by side then averaged the score. Thanks for watching!
@kenjohnson9584 күн бұрын
The only video that I’ve found that tells you how far away the picture is! Unbelievable distance maybe if others did the same would give people a better idea about the power source of the scope
@BackwoodsPursuit4 күн бұрын
@kenjohnson958 thanks and glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@JohnCross-rz5uq4 күн бұрын
I have the Kowa TSN-99 Spottingscope with the TE-11WZ II 30-70 zoom eyepiece and the excellent TE-80XW 40x eyepiece, this Spottingscope is the very best you can get today ! I have used Spottingscopes since 1987 and I have tried a lot of different Spottingscopes through those years. The TSN-99 will be my laste Spottingscope. When I bought it I compared it very close to the Zeiss Victory Harpia 95, optically the two are very close, about the same, but to the Kowa is much easier to use.
@BackwoodsPursuit4 күн бұрын
@@JohnCross-rz5uq The TSN 99 is awesome! Thanks for watching!
@anthonyhall83564 күн бұрын
Id like to see this thing in the Absaroka after being there for about 2 weeks. That trekking pole will be thrashed along with the tent i believe.
@BackwoodsPursuit4 күн бұрын
@anthonyhall8356 hey! That would be a great test I'm sure thanks for watching!
@bobmcmillen45025 күн бұрын
Just came across you guys. Nice work. I do think that you’re suppose to zero Gunwerks guns because people get on the gun differently. I’ve heard Aaron Davidson say that on several different podcasts. Again, nice job.
@BackwoodsPursuit5 күн бұрын
@bobmcmillen4502 thank you! Yeah, absolutely I would recommend zeroing the rifle even if it's 1000 yards out of the box because everyone gets on the gun differently. We just wanted to test it truly out of of the box. Thanks for watching!
@embryedwards48215 күн бұрын
Great review Sir. I've been digiscoping for 20 years and have tried many different styles. Currently my favorite is Ollin due to the quickness and easy use. You did a great video.
@BackwoodsPursuit5 күн бұрын
@embryedwards4821 thank you! Glad to hear you are liking the Ollin. It's been a go to for sure! Thanks for watching!
@timswob89795 күн бұрын
Before our TAC shoot in April my arrow speed didn't match my tape. I had to use 304 fps tape to match but was only shooting @281 fps. It wasn't perfect but it worked, What mistake did i make to be that far off ?? I did 4 pin set up 30 40 50 60 with my 30 as my top slider pin
@BackwoodsPursuit5 күн бұрын
@timswob8979 I wouldn't worry if your tape speed doesn't match your actual speed. They are rarely perfect, and each bow setup is different. If it's shooting good and you are able to dial accurately, I'd leave it alone! Thanks for watching!
@jamesluke59105 күн бұрын
Putting zip ties on right now! Love that. Thanks brother
@BackwoodsPursuit5 күн бұрын
@jamesluke5910 absolutely! Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
@tonesmith9095 күн бұрын
Whats your go to headlamp these days? Im in the market, the ones ive been using for years are LiOn non replaceable and just dont hold charge anymore, also didnt have a lockout feature which is crucial! Im leaning toward the Fenix 70R
@BackwoodsPursuit5 күн бұрын
@tonesmith909 hey there! My go to for backpacking/ hunting ia the Fenix HM50R...and ifnI want more battery life/more illumination I'll grab the Genix HM62R. Thanks fornwat!
@TheLanden118 күн бұрын
Which one should I go with? the bigger 40-36 or the smaller 32-29 for a general purpose do it all tripod and if you can only have one?
@BackwoodsPursuit8 күн бұрын
@TheLanden11 hey there! I think I would got with one of the smaller ones for a general purpose tripod. The larger ones are overkill for a lot of applications. Thanks for watching!
@elkhuntr28168 күн бұрын
Did you find the holster on the side of your hip belt interfered with swinging your arms at all while walking?
@BackwoodsPursuit8 күн бұрын
@elkhuntr2816 hey there! Not at all...I've been using this ever since the videonwas made and it doesn't interfere at all. Thanks for watching!
@KevinWood448 күн бұрын
Review says.... Cronus - CON was the weight at 66oz Kowa - PRO was the weight at 65oz Both 20-60x85 - Odd how one is a negative and one is a positive
@BackwoodsPursuit8 күн бұрын
@KevinWood44 hey there! Thanks for the insight. I guess the thought behind that is given that the Kowa has a larger objective (88mm vs the 86mm of the Athlon), and given that the Kowa was much lighter than the others in its price and performance class, we considered that weight a "Pro". Optical performance is largely affected by the glass, and most of the time, the best performing optics are simply heavier because the extra performance requires additional glass to make that happen. Thanks for watching!
@kenjohnson9589 күн бұрын
Why don’t anyone tell how god dame far the zoom are in meters? Don’t make sense when people go to do such videos and posts but no one has a clue about distance? Seriously???
@BackwoodsPursuit9 күн бұрын
Hey there. Being in the US, and using the imperial system, most of us use yards, feet etc. However, obviously a majority of folks outside the US use the metric system. Thanks for the feedback though.
@kenjohnson9589 күн бұрын
@@BackwoodsPursuit ahh well we have calculators in Canada pal
@999gloryhog11 күн бұрын
I have the same sticks. I made my first aider and it seems like the steps will cut the rope. Any issues with that
@letsdudethis10 күн бұрын
I have not had any issues with the cutting the Paracord up to this point just ensure the steps are seated without it pinched behind them and you should be fine. I do feel like occasionally you need to check it for safety reasons obviously but let me know if you have any issues with it and maybe we can find a way around it, thanks for your comment. Let me know if you need anything.
@999gloryhog10 күн бұрын
@letsdudethis on another note I brought the paracord out in front of the step judt before I stepped on the aider and it gave more clearance to get my boot into it. Definitely want to put it around the back before folding the steps up though.
@jeffsmith691511 күн бұрын
How come nobody talks cost, networking, sharing?
@BackwoodsPursuit11 күн бұрын
@jeffsmith6915 thanks for the suggestion... I'll make sure to include those things next time. Thanks for watching!
@colingregory746411 күн бұрын
At my working range I have much more use for light gathering and optic quality than greater stability (so far im stable enough freehand or with bow as support)
@BackwoodsPursuit11 күн бұрын
@colingregory7464 yeah, that's definitely part of the equation! Thanks for watching!
@saltwaterinmyveins13 күн бұрын
Great video! I have 30qt. The best cooler ever, till the lid warped! With a ratchet strap it will keep ice for 4 days in Aug. without strap about 1 day.
@BackwoodsPursuit13 күн бұрын
@saltwaterinmyveins thanks for the input and feedback!
@dividendminer14 күн бұрын
Where’s the full video?
@BackwoodsPursuit14 күн бұрын
@dividendminer hey there! We didn't do a video review on these, but rather did a full in-depth written review. Here's the link! backwoodspursuit.com/11-best-rangefinder-binoculars-for-hunting/
@circonflexechess17 күн бұрын
Considering stabilized if you are using tripod is just plenty stupid ! It is like considering using a boat to replace your car... This video is stupid. You forgot to say that stab binocular are fragile, that's probably their main downside. Their are also heavier that regular ones, and make noise. And obviously, they are more expensive that comparable standard binocular. Now, I have 14x42 stabilized from fujinon, and using from a boat... The results are really game changer.
@BackwoodsPursuit16 күн бұрын
Hey there! I suppose that would depend on someones use and what they are trying to accomplish. If you are wanting something to be able to run and gun...glassing while hiking, then stabilized makes a ton of sense. If you do most of your glassing off of a tripod, then they I'd opt for better glass. However, if you want to be able to do both, then stabilized can also make sense. I've used stabilized in all of those scenarios and for me personally, they each have their place. Yes, they are certainly more fragile, and there are electronics involved so they won't last as long as traditional binoculars. I will say, however, that when I've compared the weight of stabilized binoculars to others of similar quality, they land right in the middle (as far as weight is concerned). They are, however, much lighter than your "premium" binoculars like the NL Pure. Thanks for watching!
@PatrickJohnson11b17 күн бұрын
How do you make the cobra knot?
@letsdudethis16 күн бұрын
Its a very simple knot to tie. I used it a lot in the military. all you have to do is get on youtube and type in "Cobra Knot" and a lot of videos will pop up. thanks for your comment.
@Barbasnoo excellent! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
@tonystewart728720 күн бұрын
That’s good speed for a 20” barrel and 140gn, what speed did you get with the 147gn & powder? Cheers
@BackwoodsPursuit20 күн бұрын
@tonystewart7287 yeah, it's great speed for a 140 and 20" barrel! I wasn't pushing the 147s that hard because I just wanted a lower recoil match load, so loaded it pretty light. They were going 2747, but I'll likely go experiment to get some more velo for a better hunting load. Thanks for watching!
@eazybrah21 күн бұрын
Any experience with the Maven B5 18x56 vs the Razor UHD 18x56?
@BackwoodsPursuit21 күн бұрын
@eazybrah hey there! Unfortunately not yet, but an 18x bino review is on the list! Thanks for watching!
@milo842521 күн бұрын
I wouldn't pay more than $30 for binos. They're binos, not motorcycles. Scam.
@BackwoodsPursuit21 күн бұрын
@milo8425 there are certainly plenty of $30 binos to choose from. Thanks for watching!
@ansleymotoarchive784222 күн бұрын
Great video!
@BackwoodsPursuit22 күн бұрын
@@ansleymotoarchive7842 thank you!
@jake3096622 күн бұрын
What's the chances of bracket slipping ogg the bow limbs ?
@BackwoodsPursuit22 күн бұрын
@jake30966 hey there! I suppose that could happen, and I imagine it would depend on what bow is being pressed and how it is set up.
@eazybrah22 күн бұрын
Do you think the Kowa 55 is suitable for spotting trace and impacts at long range (lets say 850+ yards), or is the 66 or 88 needed?
@BackwoodsPursuit22 күн бұрын
@@eazybrah hey! I think you'd want the 66 or 88 as 40x would make it tough to spot impacts at 850+ yards. Thanks for watching!
@eazybrah22 күн бұрын
@@BackwoodsPursuitthank you
@BackwoodsPursuit22 күн бұрын
@@eazybrah anytime!
@dewetrobertson175222 күн бұрын
Just talk no real testing
@BackwoodsPursuit22 күн бұрын
@dewetrobertson1752 sorry it wasn't what you were looking for...but thanks for watching!
@johnnasrallah584523 күн бұрын
I suppose I should have said that I am an outfitter for Cabelas and currently use Ollin Digiscoping system and am working with them on a replacement phone cover that separated in a seam with very thin plastic on the edge
@BackwoodsPursuit23 күн бұрын
@johnnasrallah5845 awe...gotcha. let me know how that goes! I've been using it for a while now without issue, but always interested on how the customer service is. Thanks!
@EChunter19 күн бұрын
Lol , no your not . Your a liar.
@johnnasrallah584523 күн бұрын
I liked the review, however I think you should have had 6 topics!!! The sixth one is Customer Service and support also warranty’s
@BackwoodsPursuit23 күн бұрын
@johnnasrallah5845 thank you for the suggestion! It's always a balance of providing as much info without the video getting too terribly long. Thanks for watching though!
@missouriwhitetails414724 күн бұрын
My only concern with your method would be having your fingers between the rope and the tree during your move. If something were to happen and you fell, that's really going to do a number on your fingers when that rope tightens on the tree. Innovating the Outdoors makes a 3D printed t handle that allows you to move the rope without having your hands under the rope. I one stick and move my repel rope in a similar way, but it's always on my mind about falling and getting them caught.
@BackwoodsPursuit24 күн бұрын
@missouriwhitetails4147 thanks for the insight and thanks for watching!
@thedawsonian909424 күн бұрын
I appreciate the video man. I tried my setup today for the first time. It’s def daunting that first time. Looking fwd to getting back up there soon.
@BackwoodsPursuit24 күн бұрын
@thedawsonian9094 excellent! Glad it was helpful and good luck out there! Thanks for watching.
@m444ss24 күн бұрын
Good gouge ==> I'm getting the Fenix HM50R.
@BackwoodsPursuit24 күн бұрын
@m444ss excellent! That's a great light and one I still use! Thanks for watching!
@someutubchannel6924 күн бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks for the information!!!
@BackwoodsPursuit24 күн бұрын
@@someutubchannel69 you bet! Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
@toddcapouellez564524 күн бұрын
When do you plan on using the lineman rope?
@patclark218625 күн бұрын
I have these exact same pants. I have worn them on two 15 mile hikes in Florida ,late July, Temp 93 degrees, humidity 72 percent. They are better then my Sitka Equinox Gard pants as they are indeed cooler..and cheaper. They seem to be pretty mosquito proof so far. . I find the 2 hand pockets too small for my hands, the right thigh pocket too long in that my phone bangs around just above my knee.. They go well with my forloh boxers . Agreed that the waist seemed a little snug, but it stretched and was quite comfortable. . I had no problem with them staying up, the length was fine for me.. I will buy them again.
@BackwoodsPursuit24 күн бұрын
@patclark2186 thanks for the feedback and ageeed...don't lobe the pocket depth, but like them otherwise. Thanks for watching!
@danskavdal737725 күн бұрын
awesome video, thanks for the detailed breakdown! cracking me up though pronouncing it "picateeny" lol
@BackwoodsPursuit25 күн бұрын
@danskavdal7377 thanks! Glad it was helpful. Always happy to provide a laugh 😃 😀
@Dm-ih8hl26 күн бұрын
Hello. I'm struggling to find a similar tape here in Europe... Every tapes I find are double sided tape for rugs... any idea ? I'm live in Italy.
@BackwoodsPursuit26 күн бұрын
@Dm-ih8hl hey there! Try searching for bath rug non slip tape, or just general rug non slip backing. Not sure what it might be called, but that might help. Thanks for watching!
@breakingeighty26 күн бұрын
As someone who does product reviews for a living, this is one of the most impressive vids I've seen in a long time. Can't believe it doesn't have more views. Nice work!
@BackwoodsPursuit26 күн бұрын
@breakingeighty thank you so much! It was a gun (and extremely time consuming) project, but turned out pretty well. We must not have hit the KZfaq algorithm just right to go viral LOL. Thanks for watching!
@breakingeighty26 күн бұрын
@@BackwoodsPursuit Totally know how that goes :) Taking a 3 night camping trip and need a great cooler for most of our food and some beer. Dont necessarily need it to stay cold for a week+. Any specific favorites for that use case?
@BackwoodsPursuit26 күн бұрын
@breakingeighty for sure! Certainly don't win them all LOL. Depending on how many people are going, that Pelican 80qt was awesome...a bit bulky but the top performer. The YETI performed awesome as well, and if you want a more budget friendly option, the Blue and RTIC were both fantastic. Overall, my favorite were the Bison coolers though, and they are now certified bear resistant as well (they weren't when we did thw testing). Here's the full review article with a lot more details that the video had if interested. backwoodspursuit.com/best-coolers-for-camping-hunting/
@breakingeighty26 күн бұрын
@@BackwoodsPursuit Wonderful, thanks so much for the quick responses and will check these out!
@BackwoodsPursuit26 күн бұрын
@@breakingeighty you bet! Enjoy your camping trip!
@andyr461126 күн бұрын
So did it work? Is your pad still functional?
@BackwoodsPursuit26 күн бұрын
@andyr4611 hey there! Yup....it's still holding air to this day. Worked perfectly! Thanks for watching!
@trident887227 күн бұрын
Hey do you know Adamsadapters???
@BackwoodsPursuit27 күн бұрын
@trident8872 hey! I don't. Sorry! Thanks for watching.
@trident887227 күн бұрын
If kowa uses pure fluorite crystal in eyepiece and prisms so the resolution and light transmittance will increase for sure this is what I feel don't know why kowa engineers did not think of this??? What do you think??
@BackwoodsPursuit27 күн бұрын
@@trident8872 I'm not sure what you are asking? Sorry!
@ivanov969327 күн бұрын
Because no one would buy a 6K scope
@trident887226 күн бұрын
@@BackwoodsPursuit I mean to say that if Kowa uses pure fluorite crystal in their kowa eyepieces and prisms so the resolution and light transmittance will increase a lot.
@BackwoodsPursuit26 күн бұрын
@trident8872 pure fluorite crystal is extremely difficult to work with and very expensive...and these Kowa spotting scopes already optically outperform about every other brand we've tested them against.
@MorningNapalm27 күн бұрын
21 pairs of binoculars and no Nikons? The whole premise here seems flawed.
@BackwoodsPursuit27 күн бұрын
@MorningNapalm sorry it wasn't what you were looking for. We tried to get as many brands represented as we could, but obviously didn't get them all. Thanks for watching though.
@MorningNapalm27 күн бұрын
@@BackwoodsPursuit I like many of the brands you have there, but Nikon is one of the oldest, and has one of the largest and most respected ranges, I cannot really understand how not a single pair made it in.
@BackwoodsPursuit27 күн бұрын
@@MorningNapalm Nikon never responded to my inquiries if they wanted to be represented in this review...thus I didn't include them.
@andrewd839728 күн бұрын
Great review but you got to test the Cordova! Definitely top tier
@BackwoodsPursuit28 күн бұрын
@andrewd8397 hey there! Hopefully next time we'll be able to include Cordova! Thanks for watching!