Best Bug Out Bag Binoculars for Survival & Preppers

[@romanrubaj3707]

Honestly, the best binocular expert out there

[@ericwiltse8054]

Thank you so much for making this topic layman friendly.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Eric, thanks for the feedback and I am glad to be of help.

[@anisolo07]

Lovely. Info to the point, makes sense! As simple as that. One stop shop for information and reviews. Nicely done, keep it up! Thank You.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Thanks very much, Much appreciated!

[@ricardoernestosotobarrios9519]

In thinking in getting some Zeiss Terra 8X25s for this role and as backup for birding bins. But also some Fujinon 7X28 IF Marines, if Im going full milspec.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi-end bug out binoculars - I like it!

[@ensignj3242]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

You're welcome! Glad I could help and many thanks for taking the time to add the feedback it is much appreciated

[@jelteklaswijnja4055]

Wouldn't this be the perfect time to pack a monocular? The Vortex Solo 8x36 is great in low light but quite light and small, or even smaller the 8x25 is tiny. In this application, dual eye use seems less important to me than the weight and space savings

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Jelte - yes most certainly you are right - A monocular is as you say an ideal choice for this type of survival situation where things like size and just gaining information is more important than the deeper immersion you get from a binocular. Indeed If you have not already, take a look at my video and article on Monocular vs Binoculars where I do go over this in more detail: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/blog/monocular-vs-binoculars-for-birding-hunting-hiking-sports-travel-12/

[@tade5003]

Great stuff man! What about monocular?

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Very good point and I did think about mentioning Monoculars in the video... time just ran away with me, but I do think that a good quality monocular would be a good idea and a great space saving option: for ideas, check out my Best Monoculars Guide: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/monoculars/best-monoculars.php

[@jx7269]

Thank you Jason for your helpful reviews. I believe that your channel is the best channel when it comes to binoculars. Recently, I bought both Steiner BluHorizons 10x26 binoculars and Vortex Vanquish 10x26 binoculars. I can say that the Vortex Vanquish is much better than Steiner BluHorizons because: 1) the ruggedness and practically of Vortex’s is much better. The double hinges design of Steiner’s is sometimes loose and even harder to align to your eyes. 2) eye relief of Vortex’s is longer. 3) Vortex’s is less expensive. The only advantage of Steiner’s is compactness and light weight. Personally, I prefer to use Vanquish over BluHorizons. Best regards

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi, many thanks for your kind words, they are much appreciated. Also thanks for the feedback on these two binoculars. I agree with you in many ways - for the price, the Vortex Vanquish www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Vortex-Vanquish-10x26-Binoculars-Review-249.htm is seriously tough to beat and as I say compares very well against more expensive compacts like the Steiners. As you say they do have advantages over each other, I think the general build quality of the Steiner BluHorizons www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Steiner-BluHorizons-10x26-Binoculars-Review-244.htm is better than the Vanquish as it is made from metal and I have never had a problem with the hinges on the BluHorizons nor indeed any compact Steiner with the double hinge design, so maybe you should consider getting it checked? At this price range especially you will always need to make sacrifices somewhere, so it is all about deciding which features the best suit you and your needs and then finding the binocular that most closely matches that.

[@jx7269]

Best Binocular Reviews Thank you Jason for your reply.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Jx You are most welcome, glad to help! Also thanks for saying thanks! 👍

[@sashadrummerboy2995]

Hello do you have any videos on marine application binos?

[@doghunter4097]

I think, ideal binocular for B.O.B. is Kowa 6x30 yf. It is small, have superb clarity in low light conditions, and fov 140m, only 470g weight. In most such situations, observation must be doing in poorly visible conditions. Therefore 10x26 or similar is out of the question.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi - I do like your thinking, and interestingly I have just finished using and testing the very similar Opticron Savanna WP 6x30 Binoculars www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Opticron-Savanna-WP-6x30-Binoculars-Review-266.htm - I took them on a kayak trip and I cant agree more with you - excellent value, great optical performance for the price, good in low light for the size and thus yes, certainly a good choice for a B.O.B.

[@doghunter4097]

@@Bestbinocularsreviews It is almost the same. Tnx for another Option.

[@elsa9026]

Just bought Vortex Vanquish 10x26 and Opticron Savanna R PC 8x33! Thanks so much for your help, you are a true legend! I am first time prepper, is it true the opticron is more compact and can see further, therefore making it better in most survival cases? If so, vortex will be my back up!

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Elsa, glad I was helpful and many thanks for the kind words - very much appreciated. Both will be fairly compact, but yes, if memory serves me the roof prism of the Opticron Savanna 8x33 means it will have a narrower shape when folded, yet you get the larger 33mm lenses which will help in low light situations - let me know how it goes once you have had a chance to use them - I'd be interested.

[@elsa9026]

@@Bestbinocularsreviews alright will do, and also was wondering something, was there any reason you recommended the 10x26 vortex over the 8x26 vortex?

[@elsa9026]

​@@Bestbinocularsreviews ok so my vortex finally just came in, i tried them and i like the style more than the opticron savanna! I looked out my back garden and got nice views :) thanks again

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Elsa, sorry for the late reply - I have been unwell. Anyway, glad to hear you got them and that you are happy - all the best.

[@mtnride4930]

Great video, mine are pretty good. I should put them in the bag but my entire vehicle is stocked for bug out. Do you do any evals of a NV monocular?

[@lornelorne5727]

Great video and interesting binoculars. But do you have any recommendation for a monocular for a bugout bag? Is there any specific one you'd pick for survival/prepper purposes?

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Lorne - firstly please accept my apology for the delayed response, I have been away and then unwell! If it is not too late do check out my page on Monoculars: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/monoculars/best-monoculars.php - there are a bunch of options on there that are ideal

[@PeterKnagge]

Hi, thanks for review. I have been enjoying your videos and they have taught me a lot. For my emergency preparedness kit (BOB) Im thinking about purchasing a uscamel 10x50 for a cheap backup, and an ATN binox 4k for something more specific. Any thoughts?

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Peter, sorry for the late reply, your comment just slipped through the net. Anyway, yes a cheaper binocular is good for backup as you will hopefully never need to use it. But for me I's go for a more compact binocular that would be easier to carry in your bag when the S.H.T.F www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/blog/binocular-use/survival-prepping/

[@PeterKnagge]

@@Bestbinocularsreviews I ended up ordering a Bnise 10x50. Exactly the same as a rebranded USCamel except cheaper. Somehow Amazon sent me the $150 more expensive USCamel anyway so I guess I can't complain. It is a nice budget marine binocular with "auto focus", and in-built compass and reticle. (Works well in low light too.) I'm holding off on the ATN binox 4k for now, even though they seem like popular digital binoculars. I've also developed an interest in 20-60x100 spotting scopes that I could use for a variety of basic functions. (I currently like the Celestron Regal. I'm looking for something affordable yet with no chromatic aberration so I can use it as a telescope as well.)

[@mimiseeyou]

I’m finishing up my preps and have spent alot of money over the years lol hoping you can recommend a decent binocular for SHTF $50 or less please? Doesn’t have to be the very best. Thank you and awesome channel. I subscribed!

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi - take a look at the reviews I have written on cheap binoculars (under $50) www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/binowizard/comparetable/?type=price&value=1&sidebyside=yes&search=no - if you look at the scores at the bottom of the table, you can see which ones performed best. Hope this helps

[@mimiseeyou]

Best Binocular Reviews Hey thaaaaanks! Gonna share this in my prepping groups. Rad! Thank you.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi, you are most welcome

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

Is Tesco brand junk or are they decent?

[@roman9509]

Maybe a monocular would be more appropriate, including a reticle.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Ro Man - yes you are 100% right - this video was about binoculars in particular, but check out my article and video on monoculars vs binoculars - in that i do mention how a monocular is a great choice as a compact survival optic: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/blog/monocular-vs-binoculars-for-birding-hunting-hiking-sports-travel-12/

[@cristianvlad0982]

Hello and thanks for your videos, do a great job, very good, I follow you with pleasure from Italy. What do you think of the Nikon monarch 7 8 × 30, I have owned it for a few years and I love its huge FOV 145m / 1000, but I wanted something better, the Hawke frontier ED X 8 × 32 could be the solution? Thanks again

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hello Cristian, you are welcome and I hope you are all well and safe in these crazy times. I have not tested any Nikon monarch 7, so can't comment from any first-hand experience, but have read some pretty good things about them. As for the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x32 as you can see from my full review: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Hawke-Frontier-ED-X-8x32-Binoculars-Review-256.htm they really impressed me very much - for the price, I think they are almost impossible to beat and certainly one of the Best Value Binoculars I've ever tested in their price range: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/binoculars-best-value.php - please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Also if you are interested. I do still have the sample that I used for the review with me that I am looking to sell (I need the money for a new camera to make my videos with!) - just let me know

[@chrisrice1912]

Hi Jason I am interested in purchasing a set of 10 x42 binoculars around the £200 pound mark the models I am interested in are the VANGUARD endeavour 10x42 the Bresser Condor 10x42 and the VANGUARD spirit 10x42 ed which would you recommend out of the three many thanks Chris.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Chris, Thanks for the question. The Vanguard Endeavor ED (www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Vanguard10x42EndeavorED-106.htm) is a step up from the Spirit ED (www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Vanguard8x42SpiritED-77.htm) and so if the price is similar between those two, then that would be my choice. As for the Bresser Condor, for the price it is really hard to beat (indeed it won the award for Best Mid-Level Binocular 2020 (www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/binocular-awards-2020.php#value) and the choice between the two is much harder to make. Yes the Endeavor ED has ED glass, but not having ED glass does not always mean you will get more color fringing and indeed in my review of the Bresser, I noted that " the level of visible color fringing in the image produced by these 10x42 Bresser Condor binoculars is minimal and certainly no more than what I would expect to see from a mid or even high level 10x binocular." Thus going from my review and memory as I don't still have the Vanguard with me I would say that both are about equal in this area. So really hard to choose as both are excellent example at this price point and sure you'll be happy with either.... Have you compared that stats of each (field of view, close focus, eye-relief) to see which one performs best in the areas that are most important to you? If still similar, sometimes it can just boil down to which you prefer the look of best or which one you can get the best deal on. Hope this helps and sorry not to have a definite answer for you - Please let me know if I can be of further assistance and I would love to know which one you finally choose to go with.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Chris, Also just to let you know that I have written a better & slightly more readable and comprehensive reply to your question on my Q&A page for you to take a look at: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/blog/binoculars-questions-answers-04/

[@chrisrice1912]

Hi Jason thank you for all your advice I have ordered the Bresser Condor 10 x42 binoculars got a good deal on them and like the look of them also ordered a pair of Celestron Trail seeker 8x42 as well after reading your review many thanks again Chris.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Chris, just to let you know that I have just published a video where I feature your question in my first Q&A video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoeaoGhtbsSof6M - Also, I checked and it turns out that I do still have the Vanguard Spirit ED and Endeavor ED with me! So if you would like I can make actual view comparisons - let me know. Cheers Jason

[@chrisrice1912]

Hi Jason thanks for the message yes that would great if you could do a comparison between the 2 vanguard bins or would it make sense to pay an extra 50 pounds for the vanguard endeavour model. cheers Chris. 👍

[@pakngah1508]

can u please compare nighthunter with ranger extreme, tq

[@narrowpath2980]

I need a pair for night viewing, one that is clear that can cut through darkness and is glare free from any light source , help me out bro . thank you for your vid

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi, for proper night viewing capabilities- you will need some sort of Night Vision Device and not optical only binoculars - To begin with, check out my section on NV here: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/night-vision/

[@doriangray2347]

I am looking for portable, packable binoculars that would be good for forward observation and recon work? Not too bulky, but willing to make trade offs. anything up to $400?

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Dorian - you have a health budget and so there is a huge selection for you to choose from for example here are some I have reviewed in your price range in a nice comparison table for you to go through www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/binowizard/comparetable/?type=price&value=4&sidebyside=yes&search=no let me know if any catch your eye or if you have any further questions - for me a mid sized binocular would be the way to go - something like the Hawke 8x32 Frontier ED X www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Hawke-Frontier-ED-X-8x32-Binoculars-Review-256.htm or the Steiner 8x30 Predator AF www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Steiner-Predator-AF-8x30-Binoculars-Review-246.htm would be excellent options

[@doriangray2347]

@@Bestbinocularsreviews wow thanks! In your review, and the description of the steiner predators, they tint out foliage and enhance animals. They seem kind of perfect aside from that. I am using them to examine the movements of camouflaged objects and regular people. Worried it messes with color recognition looking at objects. It seems perfect perfect other than that concern.

[@doriangray2347]

did you see the comment? i am lost between the two and need to buy either the Frontier ED X or Predator AF. I am concerned that the color is weird on the Steiner. Overall, the steiner seems awesome, no focusing, non reflective coating (cannot give away position).

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

@@doriangray2347 Hi Dorian, yes I did see them sorry, just been busy - anyway the Frontier ED X is for the money a great pair of optics for sure. If you are worried about the Predator's tinting, firstly I would say that it is quite subtle, but if this still concerns you and you want a more accurate or true to life image, then perhaps go for the 7x30 Steiner Navigator Pro : www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Steiner-Navigator-Pro-7x30-Binoculars-Review-268.htm - it is similar in size and whilst you get a slightly lower magnification, on the plus side you get a much wider field of view and improved low light performance

[@doriangray2347]

@@Bestbinocularsreviews i signed up for a patreon thing and emailed you at your site 3)

[@mynameisnobody5462]

Night vision binoculars?

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Yes for sure and it is something I thought about for this article and video. Unfortunately, there is not one single device that really does both daytime and nigh-time well together, so I thought I would make a separate article specifically on what NV is best for survival and Bug Out Bags - my initial thoughts would be a lightweight Digital NV monocular: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/night-vision/best-night-vision-monocular-reviews.php - some on that page would be suitable - being small, lightweight and relatively inexpensive. What do you think?

[@mynameisnobody5462]

@@Bestbinocularsreviews that would be a great video topic. I personally have recently ordered a pair of nv binoculars on the recommendation of 704tactical. I feel they would be vary useful in a end of the world kind of event.

[@doriangray2347]

Best freakin channel :D

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi Dorian - haha I wish you could tell KZbin's and Google's algorithms that... but many thanks for the kind words, much appreciated! :-)

[@chess74u]

Hello i just found your chanell and I like it so I wanted to ask you what are some of the best binoculars for a person that has no experience with binoculars and that are good all around and not meant for a single thing that are relatively cheap. P. S. I don't know where you are from but I am not from England or USA but I am in Europe so In my country we might not have some Binocular brands from your country but I would still like to hear your opinion. U just saw about your teen video and i am a teen But i would like to hear examples for older people as well Also I wear glasses or contact lenses so maybe that effects the image or something so should I take that into consideration when buying binoculars.

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi, thanks for the question.Generally I recommend the 8x42 configuration as a good all-rounder irrespective of the make or brand. As a beginner, I would suggest starting by taking some time to go though my Binoculars 101 guides, especially the ones on what to look for: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/guides/ - Then take a look at my page on Best Value For Money Binoculars that has a number of 8x42 binoculars in a wide variety of price ranges that I have tested and reviewed and which I recommend www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/binoculars-best-value.php - hopefully you will find a pair in your country. Because you wear glasses, not sure if you will need them whilst using your binoculars, but if you do, make sure the binoculars you get have at least 18mm of eye-relief to be safe: more on that here: How To Use Binoculars With Glasses: Eye-relief & Eye-cups Explained www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/blog/eye-relief-eyeglasses-binoculars-11/ - hope this all helps. Let me know if you need further assistance.

[@chess74u]

@@Bestbinocularsreviews thanks i will look into it also I can wear contact leneses instead of glasses so that's good. I have one more question how do I clean my binos when I get them do I just clean the glass(lenses) or do I need to take them apart and clean the insides or something else?

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

@@chess74u No never take your binoculars apart - most good pairs will be fully sealed and filled with a dry gas (usually nitrogen) to prevent internal optics from fogging up - opening them will destroy the seals. You just clean the other lenses carefully. I have a guide on BBR: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/blog/how-to-clean-binoculars-lenses-10/

[@Bıçaklar_Aletler]

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[@CJ-fd2vc]

Ok this is to be about the best binoculars for a bug out bag ,No need to explain what a bob is or what goes in it .People just need to to the point.