Best lightweight Binoculars for backpacking

[Honfor500]

Looking for suggestions on some lightweight binos for backpacking and Archery hunting

 

[hereinaz]

I use 10x32 Sig rangefinders, combo saves weight and space. Glass is very good, but not alpha.

 

[zeroforhire]

I’m a big fan of my maven b3
8x30


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[Fritz D]

Zeiss SFL 8x30. I love mine. 16 oz. Only had hem for a couple of months but I’m using them all the time. Very impressed.

 

[Runwilderness]

I’ve been really happy with Opticron Traveler 8x32.

Traveller BGA ED 8x32 | Opticron

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[eamyrick]

Swaro cl 8x30s are amazing glass and about the perfect size. I have some el 8x32 I also really like. For longer backpacking trips where hunting is not the goal I pack my 8x25 pockets.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

There's many great options. It's our pleasure, as a long standing supporting vendor here, to discuss the different available options and special opportunities with you. Please give a call, 516-217-1000, when you have the time. Thanks

 

[prm]

Really happy with my Swaro 8x30 CL

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Look at these Swarovski 7x28's, Excellent binoculars

 

[Valumpessa]

Are you looking for more of a pocket bino or a larger objective (~40mm) for more light gathering?

 

[TREE ‘EM]

If I were buying new today it would be the Swarovski NL 8X32

I’ve been using my Swarovski SLC 7X30’s for 30+ years. If you can find a used pair I highly recommend them.

 

[Spoobs]

I came across Oberwerk not too long ago and was super impressed with the quality for the price paid. Their advertisement angle is towards astronomers, wildlife/birdwatchers, and general outdoors / hiking so you don't see their name pop up often in hunting circles. They make a range of products at different price points all the way up to $6000 mounted binocular telescopes. I picked up a their 8x32 SE porro binoculars and was blown away by how large the image was, how deep everything in the image that was still in focus without messing with the focus dial, and how much more detail I could see at night. They put my buddy's mid tier vortex binoculars to shame, and were cheaper.

The astronomy community loves their rooftop prism options as well which would be better for weight. Almost everyone agrees that the porro's have better image, but at the cost of weight.

 

[AnnualRye]

SFL 8x40.

 

[2ski]

Zen ray. Give them a call.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Maven 8x30 with a RYO harness

 

[Pronghunter]

Maven 8x30
I have several. Like above mentioned. They are absolutely amazing.

 

[3Esski]

Zen ray. Give them a call.

Absolutely the worst bino purchase I ever made in my life, if there was some resolution or even assistance from the company when I had issues, maybe I would say that the product has some quality issues but at least they took care of it. That isn't the case though. Happy that someone liked them, but definitely research them first.

 

[S.Clancy]

SFL 8x40.

Any answer besides these just tells me they haven't looked thru a pair. Ridiculous for the size/weight.

 

[texasbbq]

SFL 8x40. I'm sure the 30's are awesome as well.

 

[Legend]

If they do not have a 42mm or bigger objective they aren't worth carrying.

But I guess you need to first decide why you are bringing binos?