Re: [Paddlewise] Q: Waterproof Binoculars

I use a pair of Cabela's waterproof binocs that have been submerged, beat up,
dropped, cleaned by dog saliva, and generally abused for a couple of years.  I
am very happy with them.  I usually keep them on my deck and they have survived
quite well so far.  The best part is that they aren't prohibitively expensive.
They are 10X25, wide-angle and small.  I also use them climbing, hiking, and
birding.

Alice



Christine Wein wrote:

> I am looking for binocs that can ride on deck, secured under
> a bungee cord, and survive fresh water waves and the occasional
> submersion due to rolling - without fogging and/or permanent
> damage to optics.
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation for waterproof binoculars?
>
> I realize that "waterproof" is a rather nebulously defined
>  when discussing radios and I anticipate the same
> when discussing optics. I have read that "nitrogen purged"
> binocs with "o-rings" are waterproof. Anyone have experience
> with such binocs?
>
> -chris
>
> On a related note: Is there life (being able to tolerate lesser
> binocs) after using Swarovski's?
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