pal Posted October 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I don't have a bunch of money, but can someone direct me to where to buy good quality, light weight binoculars? I will only use them occasionally ... just vacations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted October 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I would go to amazon.com. Bushnell is a reputable brand. We have a small pair we take to football games and traveling that are small and easy to carry in a purse or day pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 24, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'd go to a sporting goods store where you can 'try on' various binoculars and find ones you are comfortable with. When you decide on a pair, you can buy them from wherever, but I think it's important to try them on first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixiegolf Posted October 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I also suggest buying fogproof/waterproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I too would go to a sporting goods store. Like a camera I feel it is important to try them out. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knorrisb07 Posted November 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I got my in-laws two pairs of 8x32 ZRS before their Alaska cruise in May. They love them. It is feather weight at 16oz. It is almost as bright as my other larger binoculars. I agreed with other posters. You need to make sure they are waterproof and fogproof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted November 1, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Have a pair of binoculars that my dad brought home from WW2, they are better than what you find in the stores. Always take them when going up to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittingGal Posted November 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 1, 2014 we have a pair of 10x42 Summit waterproof binoculars for Alaska cruise. I think it is slightly over 20oz. I have relatively small hands. But the binoculars is compact enough to fit fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenox Posted November 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I have some ZRS binoculars since 2007, which is very nice and easy to pack for several of my cruise trips. I was browsing their website to try to see an option to upgrade my binoculars for the next trip. It looks like they are going to make a newer 2015 year Summit binoculars. With their discount coupon (I believe the code is 2015ZRS), it is even cheaper than their older model. But we have to wait until after Christmas to receive them. I guess that is probably ok since our next trip is scheduled for June next year. http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/binoculars/zrshd/5zrshd10x42.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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