Alaska Guide Creations Sizing Guide
Please read through the notes below and reach out to us if you have any questions regarding sizing for your specific binoculars.
Note that personal preference for how snug, or loose, the binoculars fit in the pack plays a big role for pack selection. The recommended sizes are based on optics protection, ease of access to the binoculars, published dimensions of the optics manufacturers, our experience, and the experience/feedback of our customers.
- Rangefinding Binoculars - most popular rangefinding binoculars that are 8-10x fit best in the Classic or Classic Max due to the thickness and design of the body of the optic.
- Roof Prism vs. Porro Prism - most popular binoculars produced today are roof prism binoculars. Our packs are designed specifically for roof prism binoculars. Some Porro Prism binoculars still fit in our packs, but almost all require the Denali due to their extreme width. If you are unsure which type you have, please refer to the image below, or contact us for assistance. We have had many customers that still use our packs with Porro Prism binoculars, but some require them to be placed in the Denali pack sideways to allow them to fit. The Denali, to our knowledge, is the largest binocular pack on the market today.
- Adjustable Height - the Kiss, Kodiak Cub, Hybrid, Classic, and Denali all have adjustable lids due to the hook and bungee closure design. The height listed for each style has flexibility up to 3/4" if your optics are borderline too tall or if you run your binoculars with the eyecups extended, but this will make for a tighter fit.
- Measuring Your Binoculars - prior to measuring the length, width, and depth of your binoculars be sure to adjust them to the position you use them to fit your eyes, including extending the eyecups if that is how you run them in the field.
- LENGTH - distance from the eyecups of the binoculars to the objective lens end.
- WIDTH - distance from the widest edge of each objective lens to the other, or any spot on the optic that is wider than the end of the objective lenses.
- Depth - thickness of the binoculars at the largest location. It is best to measure this by laying your binoculars on a smooth surface and measuring from the surface to the highest point. - Max Pocket Option - the Max pocket option is available on all models besides the Denali. This is an extra pocket at the bottom of the pack, but it does not increase the main compartment size that will hold your binoculars.
- KISS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub, KISS Max, Hybrid Max, and Kodiak Cub Max -
Bino Dimensions up to 6.5" Long x 6" Wide x 3" Deep - Alaska Classic and Alaska Classic Max - Bino Dimensions up to 7.25" Long x 6.5" Wide x 3.5" Deep
- Ravus - Bino Dimensions up to 6.75" Long x 5.75" Wide x 3.5" Deep
- Denali - Bino Dimensions up to 8.5" Long x 7" Wide x 4" Deep
- Below is an image to reference Roof Prism vs. Porro Prism styles of binoculars as well as a table of popular models with manufacturer dimensions and pack size recommendations.
| Brand | Model | Length (in) | Width (in) | Recommended Pack Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex | Viper HD 8x42, 10x42 | 5.60 | 4.90 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Vortex | Fury HD 5000 10x42 | 5.75 | 4.90 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Vortex | Razor HD 8x42, 10x42 | 5.90 | 5.10 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Vortex | Razor HD 10x50, 12x50 | 6.80 | 5.10 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Vortex | Viper HD 10x50, 12x50 | 6.50 | 5.10 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Vortex | Ranger HD 10x50 | 6.70 | 5.20 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Vortex | Razor UHD 8x42, 10x42 | 7.00 | 5.20 | Denali |
| Vortex | Kaibab HD 18x56 | 7.70 | 5.60 | Denali |
| Vortex | Razor UHD 12x50 | 7.60 | 5.70 | Denali |
| Vortex | Vulture HD 15x56 | 7.60 | 5.80 | Denali |
| Vortex | Fury HD 10x42 | 5.75 | 5.80 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Vortex | Razor UHD 18x56 | 8.30 | 5.90 | Denali |
| Vortex | Diamondback HD (28, 32, 42) | 5.70 | 6.10 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Vortex | Diamondback HD (50) | 6.60 | 5.10 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Vortex | Diamondback HD (56) | 7.10 | 5.30 | Denali |
| Vortex | Fury HD 5000 / 5000 AB 10x42 | 5.80 | 5.30 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Swarovski | SLC 8x42, 10x42 WB | 5.90 | 4.70 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Swarovski | EL 8x32, 10x32 WB | 5.30 | 5.00 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Swarovski | EL 8.5x42, 10x42 WB | 6.30 | 5.20 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Swarovski | EL 10x50, 12x50 WB | 6.80 | 5.20 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Swarovski | EL Range 8x42, 10x42 WB | 6.50 | 5.40 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Swarovski | SLC 15x56 WB | 7.56 | 5.55 | Denali |
| Swarovski | NL Pure 8x32, 10x32 | 5.70 | 5.10 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Swarovski | NL Pure 8x42, 10x42, 12x42 | 6.20 | 5.10 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leica | Trinovid HD – 8x32,42 / 10x32,42 | 5.10 | 4.60 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leica | Ultravid Plus – 8x32 / 10x32 | 5.10 | 4.60 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leica | Duovid - 8-12x42 | 6.20 | 4.70 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leica | Ultravid Plus – 7x42 / 8x42 / 10x42 | 5.75 | 4.75 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leica | Noctivid – 8x42 / 10x42 | 5.90 | 4.90 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leica | Ultravid Plus – 8x50 / 10x50 / 12x50 | 7.20 | 4.90 | Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Leica | Geovid R 8x42 / 10x42 | 6.80 | 4.90 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Leica | Geovid HD-B / HD-R 8 and 10x | 7.00 | 4.90 | Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Leica | Duovid – 10-15x50 | 7.70 | 5.00 | Denali |
| Leica | Geovid R 8x56 | 7.20 | 5.30 | Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Leica | Geovid R 15x56 | 8.30 | 5.30 | Denali |
| Leica | Geovid 3200.COM 8x42 | 7.00 | 4.90 | Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Leica | Geovid 3200.COM 10x42 | 6.90 | 4.90 | Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Leica | Geovid 3200.COM 8x56 | 7.40 | 6.00 | Denali |
| Sig Sauer | Z3 8x32, 10x32 | 5.40 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Sig Sauer | Z5 8x42, 10x42, 12x42 | 5.70 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Sig Sauer | Z7 8x42, 10x42 | 6.00 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Sig Sauer | Z5 12x50 | 6.60 | NA | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Sig Sauer | Z7 12x50 | 6.80 | NA | Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Sig Sauer | Z9 9x45, 11x45 | 7.10 | NA | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Sig Sauer | Z9 15x56 | 8.20 | NA | Denali |
| Leupold | BX-1 All Models | NA | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leupold | BX-2 8x32-10x32 | 4.50 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leupold | BX-4 8x32-10x3 | 4.80 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leupold | BX-4 8x42-10x42 | 5.60 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leupold | BX-2 8x42 | 6.00 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leupold | BX-2 10x42 | 6.20 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leupold | BX-2 10x50-12x50 | 6.50 | NA | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Leupold | BX-4 10x50-12x50 | 6.60 | NA | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Leupold | BX-5 15x56 | 8.20 | NA | Denali |
| Maven | C2 7x28, 10x28 | 4.50 | 4.60 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Maven | B3 6x30, 8x30, 10x30 | 4.60 | 4.70 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Maven | B1 8x42, 10x42 | 6.20 | 5.00 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Maven | C1 8x42, 10x42, 12x42 | 5.00 | 5.70 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Maven | B2 7x45, 9x45, 11x45 | 7.10 | 5.70 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Maven | C3 10x50, 12x50 | 5.30 | 6.60 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Maven | B4, B5 10x56, 12x56, 15x56, 18x56 | 8.20 | 6.10 | Denali |
| Maven | C4 15x56, 18x56 | 7.75 | 5.78 | Denali |
| Zeiss | Victory SF 8x42, 10x42 | 6.80 | 4.90 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |
| Zeiss | Victory RF/HT 8x42, 10x42 | 6.50 | 5.10 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Zeiss | Victory RF/HT 8x54, 10x54 | 7.60 | 5.60 | Denali |
| Zeiss | Conquest HD 8x32, 10x32 | 4.90 | 4.50 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Zeiss | Conquest HD 8x42, 10x42 | 6.50 | 4.70 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Zeiss | Conquest HD 8x56, 10x56, 15x56 | 8.30 | 5.70 | Denali |
| Zeiss | Terra ED 8x32, 10x32 | 4.90 | 4.60 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Zeiss | Terra ED 8x42, 10x42 | 5.50 | 4.70 | RAVUS, Hybrid, Kodiak Cub (including MAX models) |
| Zeiss | Victory SF 8x32, 10x32 | 6.00 | 4.40 | RAVUS, Alaska Classic (including MAX model) |