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Waterproof Binoculars -I’m Thankful For My Waterproof Binoculars

Posted on April 15, 2009 by | 6 Comments

Shop Nikon, Bushnell, Zhumell, Tasco, Swarovski and all the top brands in binoculars now! Including WaterProof Binoculars! Have you ever thought about the many uses of waterproof binoculars?

If you’re like me, you probably thought they would only be necessary for someone who was an avid fisherman or bird-watcher, and that a regular pair of binoculars would be fine for your occasional binocular needs.  However, I learned last summer that waterproof binoculars can come in handy when you least expect it. I went whale-watching with my best friend on a day with very rough seas. I had been looking forward to this trip for years and couldn’t wait to get my first glimpse of live whales in the wild.

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Leupold Katmai Compact Binoculars Excel -Leupold Compact Binoculars

Posted on April 6, 2009 by | 152 Comments

Leupold Katmai 8x32mm Compact Armor Binoculars 56420

I am ready to upgrade my compact binoculars and this is what I am looking at. Since Leupold is in my Five Best Binoculars ratings and I love compact for most of my travels, this has the features I seek plus it is a bit more heavy duty than the compacts I use now. That helps when I am passing them to less experienced folks. Continue reading →

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Bird Watching Binoculars – Critical Bird Watching Equipment

Posted on October 7, 2008 by | 3 Comments

I ran across this article recently and decided to include it here to share another birder’s perspective on selecting bird binoculars for long term use. I hope you find it valuable. Enjoy.

By Richard Chapo

Avid bird watching enthusiasts often look like pack mules hiking to a gold rush in the west. Bird watching binoculars are one of the critical pieces of equipment they carry.

Binoculars

There are a lot of issues when it comes to choosing binoculars for bird watching. Optics and personal preference seem to be the foremost, but here is a list of issues you should consider.

Bashability

Bashability isn’t really a word in the English language, but it certainly applies to bird watching. The bashability of binoculars refers to how tough they are. For instance, if you drop them on the driveway while loading the car, will they hold up? What if you drop them off a small cliff? I, err…”a friend” once did this on the cliffs above Torrey Pines beach in San Diego. More than a few people have been surprised to learn that binoculars go out of whack when bashed. Now, I realize you would never drop them or subject them to anything but the finest treatment, but just check them for me.

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