I have a Swaro 8x30 SLC that lives around my neck when I'm hunting. Love them. Not saying they are the best; but they sure do work for me. And they are about as big as I'm willing to hang around my neck.
I would like to add a "big" binocular when I can. From what I've looked through, it would probably be a Leica or Swaro.
But a compact, high-quality bino like the ones above, or the Leicas Brad talks about, are mandatory in my book. With those and a decent spotter I'm at least "in the game".
-jeff