Ryan Christiansen wrote:

I've been spending some time paddling in the national wildlife refuges
in North Dakota and I've come to realize that I need a good set of
binoculars. They should be waterproof and not too expensive. I've
looked around and there are way too many to choose from. Does anyone
have any opinions about what makes for a good set of binoculars, and
what are the best brands, etc.?

Brunton makes a 6x30 wateproof, armored monocular that's ideal for use on
the water. It works with one hand, requires no focussing and provides a
clean, crisp image. Of course, it's half the size and weight of comparable
binoculars.

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Regards

Brian