Bushnell H2O 10x25 Waterproof/Fogproof w/Rainguard Binocular (Camouflage): Customer Reviews & Product Details

Did some reasearch on binoculars, got too much information, needed a basic model to look far down the street and at sights around town. Was a good model to choose. Solid and good optics. Not too expensive. Waterproof design was a plus for me since I live in Florida and we have very humid summers. No complaints. Might be too low power for real serious viewing.

I"ve got 50 year's experience with good binoculars and wanted a knock-around, inexpensive pair that was waterproof, fit in my pocket like these clamshells, and had good optics (obviously). I've generally used Nikon and Bushnells, so I started with those. While these H2O binocs are usable, and actually better than similarly priced Nikons, they are heavy and the optics are not as good as what I finally decided on - Vortex Typhoons - which are a GREAT binocular for the money. I was amazed at the quality of the Vortex over the Nikons and Bushnells.

I have used these binoculars for about 2 years now. I use it for hunting. The optics are ok. What is impressive is that this pair of binoculars are tough and water-proof. I have dropped them in a creek on one occasion and they have not failed. Now that's what I call good quality.

My goal was to have an relatively inexpensive pair of binoculars to have with me in my canoe whenever I paddle. This pair has filled that need admirably. For my purpose the waterproof feature was necessary. The small lens lets in plenty if light during the day so that has not been a problem; I suppose there is a point towards getting dark that these would not work well but a better larger lens pair would, but certainly not at this price. I would like a slightly larger field of vision, and perhaps more weight would make holding them steady easier, but as noted for my use these are fine; mainly getting a better look at birds in the distance. Small and light makes them easy to keep around.