Binocular weight is an issue on several fronts, but weight is most often an issue of comfort when wearing a
binocular around your neck. How much weight does it take to make the weight of a
binocular uncomfortable when using a conventional binocular strap?
That, of course, depends on the person and how long the binocular will be hanging on your neck. I'm an average, though tall, gal, but I find anything more than thirty ounces to be very uncomfortable after about one hour. Of course, some of my guy friends have no problem with even heavier binoculars, though I suspect it may also be a guy thing for some of them to tote the big stuff.
Comfort also depends on the width and padding on the
binocular strap. That much is a no brainer, okay. One thing that a lot of people don't realize, though, is that comfort also depends on how you adjust the
binocular strap. I see people out in the field all the time with a binocular hanging much too low on the strap. A basic rule of thumb is that if the binocular is swinging as you walk, the strap is too long. A strap that is too long allows the binocular to exert more leverage on your neck, adding to its perceived weight. A binocular that is hanging too low also allows the binocular to swing back and forth as you walk, allowing it to more easily strike other objects and even tangle in the brush.
On my binoculars, I adjust the strap to be just long enough to get over my head and around my neck when wearing my winter clothing, but I cinch it up a bit during warmer months. Where is your binocular hanging?