Re: [Paddlewise] binocs vs monocular

> Looking for on-water use but also casual in-camp use (e.g., wildlife
> watching although I'm not a "birder" is the true sense of the
> word!).  On-water would be primarily scouting navigational landmarks or
> checking campsites to see if they are empty (e.g., BWCAW trips).

Monocular 6x will be good for scouting landmarks or checking campsites;
besides, Brunton Eterna is compact, light and waterproof. Binocs from 6x  to
8x with large lenses (30 or more) will be more comfortable to look through -
on land - but with power more than 6x they could be too powerful in a
cockpit (image becomes unstabile, very annoying); also, with lenses more
than 40 they become too large and heavy, inconvenient for use in a kayak.

> Recognizing that price dictates quality in some regards - how bad would
the
> $40 pair be?)  Disposable? :o)

Quite possibly - after the first dip.  Go for waterproof ones, and with
independent focusing for each ocular (in binocs).

> With the neoprene float, I'm guessing the monocular isn't really THAT
small
> (6" long)

My old cell phone is 6" long including antenna, still it is very small even
in Aquapack bag \, and can be kept in a *small* PFD pocket (larger pocket is
designated for sandwiches, gloves etc). With 6x30 or 6x40 binocs you'll need
half of available room of your deckbag or day-hatch.
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