Two Approaches

I have always found it to be interesting to two how two nations approach the same problem when it comes to manufacturing equipment and materiel.   Here is a simple comparison between two rather mundane binocular cases.



The amount of material and work that was involved in making the German case is astonishing when compared to the Canadian example.

interesting what material was used, both have inherent problems, bakelite being fragile and web holds water.  The germans as you probably know used leather and also pressed paper cases too.

I think the bakelite case is a better solution if the material had been improved.

I believe the web design is superior, since it could be incorporated into a modular set of webbing along with other kit, rather than adding yet another shoulder strap to the soldier's load and compressing the chest (or being slid onto a belt and pulling it down). The addition of side buckles simply added to its versatility.

Although I can't tell from looking, I would guess that the web version is lighter as well..

Thanks for posting the great picture Ed!

Actually the German case could be added to a belt or slung with a strap, just as versatile as the web case.