It is time for me to get some new binoculars, but since I am an optic illiterate, I'll let you guys help me :d I basically have 2 guidlines: They need to be $150 or less. I realize that is not a ton of money to be spending on optics, but I honestly don't place a ton of emphasis on something I don't even use that much. I want to be able to what is out there at about 2 or 3 hundred yards. And they need to be pretty compact in size. I travel light when I hunt, and I can't have some bulky binocs weighing down my pack. Also, is there a big difference between 8X42 and 10X42? If so, which do you prefer? I have found a couple that I am interested in. Tell me what you think. If you have some that qualify, fell free to tell me what your using This combo pack is nice and affordable, plus I've always wanted a spotting scope. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=94370&hvarTarget=search&hvarAID=&cmCat=10004724 These Bushnells look alright, too. And they have good price as well. http://www.bushnell.com/general/binoculars_h2o_13-2408.cfm?#CGI.QUERY_STRING# And possibly these in the 10-22X50. I know that isn't compact, but I'm liking the looks of them. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_52182?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT&cmid=PP_P1_1 But i think these are winning so far. In a 8X32 http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_64982?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT&cmid=PP_P2_1 What do you guys think?
