[pct-l] binoculars

[jeffmoorehead1 at cox.net (Jeff Moorehead)]

Monica,
 I am like you-- need those 'nocs in the wilds-- makes you feel like you're 
closer to more landscape... I love scanning and watching the sides of 
mountains for signs of life and, of course, birdwatching.
I just ordered a Zeiss 8X20 monocular-- it is waterproof, fogproof and has 
those wonderful Zeiss optics. It is also a bit pricey-- but at 2 oz. it is 
worth it to me...


> Hi all,
>
> I'm starting a PCT section hike this year, so looking forward to meeting
> many of you at the KO in April!  I have a question about hiking with
> binoculars.  I know, I know... a luxury item, to be sure.  But I'm a
> birdwatcher... For me, being in the wilderness without a pair of 
> binoculars
> would be like hiking without eyes--perhaps possible, but not quite the
> experience I'm looking for.  Does anyone have recommendations for
> lightweight, waterproof, PCT-worthy binoculars?  I have a pair of Brunton
> Eternas, which are wonderful, sturdy, waterproof, small, and weigh in at 
> 12
> oz, but don't know if there are any other options.
>
> Your friendly neighborhood twitcher and PCT-hiker-to-be,
> Monica
>
>
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