Bushnell H2O Waterproof/Fogproof Porro Prism Binocular

I was looking for a replacement for some 40-year old binoculars that I can take on a cruise vacation in a couple of weeks and later to take fishing with me in my fishing kayak on the lakes around here. Price is very important to me when talking about a purchase like this that will get limited use throughout a year. I caught them on sale for $59.99 and immediately ordered. They said it would take 10 - 15 days to arrive. I got them on my doorstep in 2 days! Once I got them out of the package, I was immediately impressed with the clarity and relative ease in focusing. They let a lot of light in and are really sharp. I am impressed with these and look forward to using them over the next few years. If they only last a year, I still feel like I got my money's worth for the clarity and ease of use. The neck strap is nice enough and the case is adequate for what I'll be using it for. All-in-all a great product and Famous Outdoors did a great job of getting them to me in a timely manner....Good job all around..

Got this primarily to watch college football. I wear glasses and my husband doesn't. He just quickly adjusts the eyecup and is able to see at same settings as I had it. I first thought they might be too strong, but there is enough adjustment capability no matter where you sit. I believe a previous reviewer said there is less shakiness with these and I agree. We had a smaller, more compact pair and I never liked them that much. These are worth the extra bulk, as they are NOT rated as compact. They are a little heavier, for games where I'm not constantly holding them up, though this was not an issue. I also really like the grip. You can tell by the picture there is some texture on these, well they grip great. I'm sure when we watch football in the rain, that will help. Also, we will be at games which are 90 degrees, so for sweaty hands, the grip will be helpful. The strap for the bag is crappy, but the strap for the binoculars has some cushion. I am a beginner at binoculars, glad I focused on the eye relief, which I read about but didn't fully understand until I literally saw the difference. Just for that and the water proof, get this line, you won't be disappointed.

These are good overall binoculars. Not sure how waterproof they are but haven't used them outside in pouring rain. However, I noted that if they are not in an inside heated space they will absorb moisture during cold winter days. I found this out as I left them in the enclosed bridge area of our boat along with another pair of binoculars. Part way through the winter I picked them up to look at something and they were fogged up. They cleared after a few hours inside the heated boat. The other pair of cheaper binoculars did not and never has fogged up. Other than that, they are very easy to use and provide a clear sharp view.

These particular binoculars are Supurb for the price. I ordered them for a trip to Alaska and having them made the trip so much better. We saw Dall Sheep high on the mountain clifs, Humpback Whales clearly from about 400 yards, nesting Bald Eagles , Stellar Sealions, Puffins, and Mountain Goats with their tiny kids running on a very small grassy knoll high on a jagged cliff. Trust me you won't miss anything with these binoculars. There were several Europeans on the same tour and they commented on our " matching" Bushnell binoculars. I am completely satisfied with the adjustability, clarity and ease of use. They came with a fair case dusting cloth and lens caps. The enclosed strap held nice and securely that was more comfortable than I expected. The shipping was super fast and they were packaged securely.

I'll give this inexpensive and simple binocular five stars because it suits perfectly the mission we have for it: Enjoyment of the birds and squirrels at the feeders we have recently placed out at the edge of our deck, from the windows over our kitchen sink. Sure, I have high-cost binoculars and rangefinders from Leica and Zeiss for the serious business of hunting, but this Bushnell product, for a fraction of the price, can sit under the windows next to the sink with no fear of the occasional splash. Further, the limited magnification (7x) is a virtue, because my higher-powered binocs could not focus close enough. We leave the objective lens caps off, since the binoc sits nose-down. Flipping off the connected rear lens caps takes but an instant. We have the critters in sight!

Beware covetous Father-In-Laws.....These Bins rock. Excellent clarity and Field of View. Awesome magnification, well armored (non slip Rubber). Seeing birds( or anything) at distance, I had to really hunt for distant stuff to give them a workout. Great for Moon watching (warning- they pull in light a little too well - especially if your eyes have adjusted to the dark) Have only used them for short periods at a time, so the OEM neck strap sufficed. Not sure about for prolonged use - you *MAY* want to get a strap with heavier padding. They *are* heavy, so being able to rest your elbows/forearms is a must for anything beyond a quick look. The lens caps do not attach to the bins, so extra care needed to not lose them.Overall, I love them.Don't worry, Dad...you getting a pair for Christmas.