I sure wish I knew you in 2011! One of the best spots I found is 4 miles in and gnarly. I bypassed it early knowing I couldn't get the meat out fast enough.
Are you using the binos solely to wear? I'm a fan of 10x32 around the neck and think the 40mm+ is too bulky. As a side-note, I prefer 15x Kaibabs or Swaro SLC to the 50mm scopes understanding that I want to pair it with a big objective scope.
Sorry dude but I grew up in Upstate NY and that state is screwed. The only way it will ever get better is for Upstate to secede from NYC and drop the turdbowl of liberal BS that continually elects the Cuomo's of the world. We won't even get into all the punk Gotti boy clones for neighbors....
Just don't say anything negative about shit made in China or you'll get a taste of fan-boys that work for XYZ company. lol
-Some need only the best due to the extremes of their hunt.
-Some are simply junkies and chase the carrot.
-Some it is their job.
-Some have more money than brains.
-Some...
You don't have to convince me because I like a certain amount of weight. I will say that I am not shooting game at 100 yards but if a person can reliably shoot a very light setup at 60, then it might be an option with merit - sort of like saving 5lbs on a pack.