Billingham Galbin (1 Viewer)

[TheGreyman]

Howdy Folks,

Looking for experience and opinions on the Galbin binocular case. Considering the Galbin 10 for transporting binoculars with some weather protection. I currently use the supplied field bag that came with the Swaro's (EL 8.5x42 and 8x32). This works but I am looking for another product to carry said binoculars. The size 10 would work with either binocular one set at a time of course. What say you?

 

[Blincodave]

I use the Galbin 8 with my Zeiss SFL 8x40. Beautifully made with quality materials and a huge improvement over the Zeiss supplied one.

 

[starforgedape]

I use the Galbin 8 with my Zeiss SFL 8x40. Beautifully made with quality materials and a huge improvement over the Zeiss supplied one.

Hi, does the Galbin 8 work attached to the hip/belt?

 

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Hi, does the Galbin 8 work attached to the hip/belt?

Yes. The only trouble with this case is if the brass get wet it will tarnish and leather will dry out unless you keep it well oiled.

 

[dries1]

Very nice bag/case, only the price provides the pain; if they go on sale, perhaps.

 

[WRL]

Very nice bag/case, only the price provides the pain; if they go on sale, perhaps.

You may consider them as "Alpha" bags (which they really are, I know by personal experience). Then the price may seem appropriate.

 

[PatR]

Hi, does the Galbin 8 work attached to the hip/belt?

Yes it does. If you have a look at the Billingham website they show the two leather straps which act as loops for a belt/harness.

My wife has the Galbin 10 for her Canon IS bino's. Superb bags.

 

[albie...]

Howdy Folks,

Looking for experience and opinions on the Galbin binocular case. Considering the Galbin 10 for transporting binoculars with some weather protection. I currently use the supplied field bag that came with the Swaro's (EL 8.5x42 and 8x32). This works but I am looking for another product to carry said binoculars. The size 10 would work with either binocular one set at a time of course. What say you?

I can't provide any info on the Gablin case , sorry .
If all you are using it for is transport , perhaps a pelican or pelican/storm case . I use Pelican/Storm cases for all my birding and astro bins . They are just transport cases for me and as robust as it gets , great protection from bumps and moisture . For birding or just viewing nature I use my neck straps for carrying my bins .
I tried attaching cases to my belt and didn't like it , felt awkward and fiddly . Wasted too much time getting the binoculars out of their cases .