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Lanyards / Hand Straps
A monocular lanyard keeps your thermal on you instead of in the mud. When you're climbing into a stand, crossing a fence or dragging a hog, an optic on a strap is one you won't drop or leave behind. This page has neck lanyards, a wrist strap and the D-rings to attach them.
What we carry
- Lanyard/Neck Strap for Monoculars and Scopes: hangs your monocular around your neck, ready to raise.
- Pulsar ORYX and TELOS Wrist Strap: made for those Pulsar models, keeps the unit tied to your hand while you scan.
- FoxPro XD8 Lanyard: a replacement lanyard for the FoxPro XD8.
- 1/4-20 D-Ring Stainless Steel (Black): threads into the tripod socket on a monocular or scanner.
- 1/4-20 Threaded D-Ring for Monocular Lanyards: a lanyard attachment point for optics without a strap loop.
Neck strap or wrist strap
A neck lanyard works well when you put the monocular down and pick it up all night, because it's always hanging right there. A wrist strap suits short scans when you hold the unit in one hand and keep the other on the rifle. If your monocular has no strap loop, a 1/4-20 D-ring screws into its threaded tripod socket and gives you one.
Keep your strap length short enough that the monocular doesn't swing into a tree when you walk. For mounts and other gear, see all accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a monocular lanyard be a rope or a strap?
Either works. Cord lanyards are light and pack small, while flat straps spread the weight on your neck and are easier to grab with gloves. Our Lanyard/Neck Strap for Monoculars and Scopes is a strap, and the Pulsar ORYX and TELOS strap goes around your wrist.
What is the most comfortable lanyard for a thermal monocular?
A wider neck strap is usually the most comfortable for a long night, because it doesn't dig in like a thin cord. Keep it short enough that the monocular rides on your chest, not your belt. For quick scans, a wrist strap is lighter and stays out of the way.
How do I attach a lanyard to a thermal monocular?
If it has a strap loop, thread the lanyard through it. If not, screw a 1/4-20 D-ring into the threaded tripod socket on the bottom, then clip or tie the lanyard to the ring. We carry a stainless black D-ring and a threaded D-ring made for monocular lanyards.
What can I use instead of a lanyard?
A chest harness, a pocket with a zip, or a pouch on your belt all keep a monocular close. Some hunters mount it on a helmet or rifle instead. A lanyard is still the simplest insurance against dropping a thermal from a stand, and it's the fastest to reach.
What are the three types of lanyards?
For optics, you'll see neck lanyards, wrist straps and short tethers that clip to a pack or harness. Neck lanyards suit scanning all night, wrist straps suit quick one-hand use, and tethers keep the unit attached while it rides in a pocket.
