I’d like to get my 15 year old son some binos for Christmas. Any recommendations for inexpensive binos? Say $150 or so.

What say the Fire?

Thanks

Fletch

Good afternoon,
There's many worthwhile options. You do not mention 8x or 10x, however:


Minox 8x42 or 10x42 would run you less than $150.00
as would
Athlon Talos 8x42 or 10x42
or
Hawke Nature Trek

Please feel free to give us a call to discuss what might be the right glass for him

Sightron SII Blue Sky 8x32.

IMO/IME a lotta bino for not a lot of money there.

Guys,
Thanks for the replies. You can always count on the Fire for help.

What if we bumped the budget to around $200.

Does that mean a big bump in quality?

i am thinking 8 or 10 by 42.

Thanks again

Fletch.

Why?

Excellent recommendation. I bought a pair of the Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 from Doug and Co. and would absolutely recommend them as well.

I recently got wondering if I should grab another set of 6x30 Yosemites and was shocked how many places said discontinued by manufacturer????

In big open country I like 10x42. Looking at 8x32 next.

leupold Yosemites...

I've had several pairs of great binoc's, but my favorite is the cheapest pair I've bought in 40 years -- the 6.5x21 Pentax Papilio II. Weigh 16 oz., super-clear, nice controls, focus very close, $125. My expensive 8x and 10x don't get used much any more -- they are just too big and heavy, and I don't need the power.