I've been hearing good things about the Bushnell Elite 7x26 Custom Compacts:
http://bushnell.com/products/binoculars/elite-e2/620726/Was thinking of giving them a go for a compact backpack set of binos. But also on my list are the well-touted Yosemite 6x30 that many here seem to really like (especially for the $), and the Vortex Fury 6.5x32.
Anyone play with the Elite 7x26?