Both the Bino-Link and Tackle-Link solve the same problem (carrying a sidearm hands-free), but they’re built for different environments and different types of outdoor movement. Understanding those differences helps you pick the setup that matches how you actually spend your time outside.
The Tackle-Link Holster
The Tackle-Link Holster converts your fishing chest pack into a stable, secure holster setup, allowing you to keep your pistol accessible around water. It provides hands-free carry without interfering with waders, straps, or the constant movement that comes with fishing.
Designed for Fishing Chest Packs
The Tackle-Link is built to mount directly to popular fishing packs like Simms, Orvis, Aldyn, and similar models.
It attaches cleanly to the pack’s front panel, keeping the holster centered and easy to reach without blocking zippers or pockets.
Because the holster sits on the chest pack instead of your waist, it clears waders, hip belts, and rain gear that would normally get in the way of a belt holster. You don’t have to fight layers, and you don’t need to adjust anything when you sit on a raft, crouch to land a fish, or climb a bank.
Construction and Adjustability
The system uses a purpose-built Kydex holster paired with a lightweight mounting plate. You can adjust the angle, ride height, and position so your draw stays consistent whether you’re standing in a current or paddling.
Hardware stays low-profile to avoid snagging lines or gear. The setup stays rigid against the pack, so the pistol won’t swing, bounce, or rotate while you cast or move through brush.
When the Tackle-Link Performs Best
The Tackle-Link shines anywhere water complicates normal carry.
- Water crossings where a belt holster would be submerged
- Casting and netting, where your hands stay busy
- Boating or rafting, where hip carry gets pinned by a seat or life vest
- River wading where depth changes constantly
Any situation where belt carry fails or becomes unsafe is where the Tackle-Link Holster keeps your firearm accessible and secure.
Read The Tackle-Link Holster: A Game-Changer for Fishing and How to Set Up Your Tackle-Link Holster for a deeper look.
The Bino-Link Holster
The Bino-Link Holster integrates a pistol holster directly onto your bino harness without adding bulky straps. It provides a stable, front-mounted carry position that stays with you throughout long hikes, glassing sessions, and gear changes.
Compatible With Popular Bino Packs
The Bino-Link is designed to work with the most common binocular harnesses on the market, including those from Stone Glacier, Badlands, Eberlestock, Alaska Guide Creations (AGC), ALPS, and many others.
Different harnesses use different attachment methods, so the system adapts to all of them:
- Wings that slide through the laser-cut slots
- Removable buckles that fit directly into the plate openings
- Velcro height-adjustment straps that thread cleanly through the top
This flexibility lets you mount the holster without fighting your pack’s layout or losing access to any pockets.
Construction and Adjustability
The setup centers around a Tegris mounting plate that’s lightweight, rigid, and shaped to sit flat against your harness. The laser-cut hole centers allow you to fine-tune the holster’s height and angle so that it clears your optic, clothing layers, and draw stroke.
The included holster features an 80/20 split to keep the body flush against your harness, while angled rivets provide multiple cant options. You can tilt the pistol inward, outward, or straight up depending on how you like to draw.
When the Bino-Link Performs Best
The Bino-Link works best in situations where your bino harness stays on all day.
- Spot-and-stalk hunting, where you’re moving constantly
- Glassing sessions, where the setup stays comfortable when seated
- Backpacking or side-hilling, when your pack comes off, but your harness stays on
If you rely on a bino pack as your main piece of front-mounted gear, the Bino-Link keeps your pistol accessible without adding straps or shifting your load.
Read Carrying a Pistol with a Bino Harness for more on the Bino-Link.
Where the Kenai Chest Holster Fits in to the Lineup
The Kenai remains the gold standard for classic chest carry, but it fills a different role than the Tackle-Link or Bino-Link. Instead of attaching to another piece of gear, it’s a complete chest rig built to stand on its own.
Why the Kenai Is Ideal for General Outdoor Use
The Kenai is the most versatile option for people who need their pistol accessible no matter what they’re doing. It works well for:
- Mountain biking, where pack straps shift and hip holsters get blocked
- Hiking or trail running, where you want a stable, bounce-free carry
- Deep-country protection, especially in bear territory
Because it’s a standalone platform, the holster position never changes. Your draw feels the same whether you’re climbing, running, or shifting layers.
When Kenai Is Better Than a Chest Pack Holster
A traditional chest rig often makes more sense when:
- You don’t need a chest pack for optics or fishing gear
- You want maximum stability that doesn’t depend on another pack’s shape
- You prefer a dedicated pistol platform instead of an add-on
The Kenai is the most consistent option for people who want the same draw stroke in every season and every activity.
Still not sure about a chest holster? Read Why You Should Consider a Chest Holster.
When It Makes Sense to Own All Three
If you’re not sure which setup fits your style or your outdoor activities change throughout the year, owning all three systems can actually make things easier. Each one fills a different role, and swapping between them takes far less time than rebuilding your whole carry setup.
- Tackle-Link handles everything near water. Use it during spring runoff, summer wading, fishing trips, or any time a belt holster becomes risky or soaked.
- Bino-Link covers your hunting seasons. When you’re glassing ridges, side-hilling, or dropping your pack often, it keeps your pistol tied to the one piece of gear that never leaves your chest.
- Kenai gives you a dependable everyday outdoor rig. It’s the steady option for hiking, mountain biking, scouting, and any trip where you’re not carrying a chest pack.
You don’t have to compromise on one setup for every environment. You simply switch to the holster that matches what you’re doing that day or season.
Build a Chest Carry System That Matches Your Terrain
All three chest holsters follow the same idea GunfightersINC was built on: purpose-built holsters designed for real backcountry use, not repurposed gear or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Your terrain, your pack, and your handgun all shape how you carry. And now you have options that adapt to each environment, rather than fighting against it.
Explore the Bino-Link and Tackle-Link Holsters, and the Kenai Chest Holster to build a chest-carry setup that fits your outdoor lifestyle.
December 15, 2025