I have a pair of Alpen 10x27 Wings folding binocs. I wouldn't claim them to be the ultimate but I can wear them all the time w/out a penalty in weight or bulk and have found a lot of critters w/ them. Sometimes having something you can use all the time and leave in the console ready for the next time works. The 10x50 Alphas and carbon fiber tripod ride in the pack for use when appropriate.
mike r
