Compact Spotting Scope Choice - 10/24/21
Kowa 501/502 series vs. Athalon Ares 15-45X65
If the stars align and the weather cooperates I’m going to take a week off in December to chase mule deer in the Sandhills. I have a Cabelas EuroOptic spotter which is about as handy as a telephone pole to pack along. I want something that is light and clear enough to use and also fit into a day pack for hiking the yellow mountains. I was going to get the little Kowa but everyone seems infatuated with the Athalon brand. Any experience and opinion you’d care to share are welcome!
If the stars align and the weather cooperates I’m going to take a week off in December to chase mule deer in the Sandhills. I have a Cabelas EuroOptic spotter which is about as handy as a telephone pole to pack along. I want something that is light and clear enough to use and also fit into a day pack for hiking the yellow mountains. I was going to get the little Kowa but everyone seems infatuated with the Athalon brand. Any experience and opinion you’d care to share are welcome!