Looking for nice binos for my son that are compact but work in low light

[Bcowette]

My son is 10 and will be hunting with me one of the weekedns of shotgun this year. I'm looking fo a set of smaller compact binoculars that will still work well in low light. I saw the Kowa 6.5x32 and those look like a good option. I'm assuming only being 6.5 power they will preform well in low light. They are a bit more then I'd like to spend if I can avoid it. Can anyone else give some suggestions. I looked through 8x32 diamondback HD's and thought they were poor. They gave me an uneasy feeling even in the store.

 

[binoman]

My son is 10 and will be hunting with me one of the weekedns of shotgun this year. I'm looking fo a set of smaller compact binoculars that will still work well in low light. I saw the Kowa 6.5x32 and those look like a good option. I'm assuming only being 6.5 power they will preform well in low light. They are a bit more then I'd like to spend if I can avoid it. Can anyone else give some suggestions. I looked through 8x32 diamondback HD's and thought they were poor. They gave me an uneasy feeling even in the store.

I have the kowa and really like it. My kids are 9 and use it as well. It performs well in low light. Other options are a porro type binocular such as leupold Yosemite or vortex raptor series. I think 6-7x is great for kids.

 

[Babills]

Vortex 10x42 good price and quality.

 

[JLane330]

I bought my son Swaro SLC's for his 13th birthday. Expensive, yes, but he'll have and use them for a long time. He's the type to take care of his stuff, so I'm not worried about that.

The Leupold BX-4's in 10x42 are pretty nice too. I have a set that are like new I need to advertise for sale. If interested, send me a message.

 

[Michael54]

I have a pair of 8x32 yosemite that i use around home for whitetail. They work good for what i use them for.

 

[pc3]

My son uses a pair of Diamond Back 8x32's which are pretty good for the $$, he has his Vortex glass pack as well and is happy. There a chunky looking unit and he likes the look.

 

[Bcowette]

Any other suggestions? I should also add that I have SLC 8x42's so I'd like something a bit differnt from what I have incase I decide to take them for a spin when he's not with me.

 

[Bcowette]

Ended up picking up a pair of Bushnell Nitro 10x36 on clearance. I really like them and the size should work well for a kid.

 

[Bcowette]

Ended up picking up a pair of Bushnell Nitro 10x36 on clearance at fleet farm. I really like them and the size should work well for a kid.

 

[sektr]

Can't recommend Maven B3 enough for the price. I use the 8x30s and never feel underglassed for eastern whitetails. Outstanding low light performance for the size too.

For a kid as well, gives them the option of customizing the look to their own taste. Would make the experience a bit more fun.

 

[Swift]

I picked up both of my grandsons a pair of 7 x 30 maven C3 and now I find myself grabbing them for archery elk season LOL highly impressed I believe they were just a little over 200 bucks when I found them on sale !