I realy like my 18’s, but i bough nl pure 12x and dont have a spotter and i think a spotter would pair woth those really well. But for big binos peoples only gripe with 18’s is FOV. I think theres no weight dofference if i remebr right. So thats your call FOV or magnification
Id bet if your not use to glassing, big binos would be your best friend.
Idk if you read this thread but i found some neat tips in this one
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/the-1-thing-you-learned-glassing-smarter.251143/
Ttt im backing off on bumping so much. These are in excellent condition and are still for sale if the ad doesnt say sold. Still looking for $1100 or traded towards kowa 554,774 or 884 spotter plus cash on me. Open to readonable offers
If i had to do it all over again with a 3k budget to start id also go with 12x NL’s personally.
Now if you wanted a pretty slick well rounded setup and are happy with great optics that are a hair under alpha glass id buy all lightly ised optics. Those being a maven b2 in 9x, then the maven B5...
I also say its worth it. That was the first “out west” item i bought. I bought an exo and it has treated me well. I still have it but i now also have a kifaru due to the versatility it offers. The exoIs my backup/ borrow to somebody pack now.i also carried a lighter load of meat in my dads back...
I had the same dilema, i went woth the sherman. I by no means regret it, but i think also two belt pouches would be nice i feel you could maybe fit more quick grab items there and snacks. That being said i had my sherman rigged up to become a light weight back pack with a few essential items for...
I know its not the most weight effective but i like the 3L bladder to drink while hiking and have my nalgene with electrolytes generally. And its much nicer having the nalgene for glassing it can sit next to you. But a lighter bottle might make more sense if you care about ounces