1. BYOB: Bring Your Own Bins
Sharing is not caring when it comes to binoculars. Bring your own (8x40 or 10x42)—plus a lens cleaner, strap and protective case. The Vortez 42x10 or Athlon Optics 8x42 are great entry-level models, while the Swarovski 10x42 (or higher) are most coveted among safari guides. Advises Indagare Impact Director Colin Heinrich, “There's been an improvement in process for lens development so the ~$200 binoculars are now just as good as the ~$2,000 binoculars.” Some models our team recommends include:
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