I am working on lightening up what I'm carrying up/down the mountain and need your opinion. I am thinking of ditching the spotter this year and going with binos with a higher magnification. I figure i can strap them to me in a harness when walking, and when glassing can attach to a tripod. That'll cut several pounds out of my pack. Last year I didn't use the spotter very much.
So, with that thought process in mind, would you go with a 10x50 or 12x50? Obviously the 12's would be better when attached to tripod, but would it be too much magnification to glass free hand without being all over the place? Or would 10x be a better option?
So, with that thought process in mind, would you go with a 10x50 or 12x50? Obviously the 12's would be better when attached to tripod, but would it be too much magnification to glass free hand without being all over the place? Or would 10x be a better option?