What bins do you keep in your car? (1 Viewer)

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BirderSean

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• Jan 22, 2009

• #21

Browning 8x32

(attention thieves, I don't actually keep them in the car all the time)
they are my go-anywhere pair.

and they rock.

 

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falcondude

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #22

I don't leave any pair in the car. It will be bad for the binoculars.

 

SiG

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #23

I don't have a car. Mass car ownership is evil.

 

Grousemore

Senior Member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #24

SiG said:

I don't have a car. Mass car ownership is evil.

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How do you feel about isolated car ownership?

 

SiG

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #25

Somewhat similar, unless you're giving me a lift.

 

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ceasar

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #26

Vortex 8 x 42 Diamondback. I got them at a sale price. (About $160.00) They are very ruggedly built. I can afford to lose them but wouldn't like it if I did. They are easier to use (420' FOV) than the Nikon 9 x 25 Travelite I previously favored.
Bob

 

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FrankD

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #27

Lets see...which one of my neighbors don't I get along with?

Hmm, what type of car do they drive.

Ah, yes.

Oh, I keep my new Swaro EL HD 8.5x42s under the driver's seat of my 2008 Lincoln Navigator and I live on Main street, just down from the 7-11......



Seriously, I don't keep any bins in my car at the present time. The last time I had designated "car bins" it was an old Bushnell Legacy 10x42, or was it a 10x50?

If I had to designate "car bins" right now it would probably be the Celestron Ultima DX 8x32s. They are fairly compact, offer excellent optical performance, and only cost me $75.

 

JohnJos

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #28

falcondude said:

I don't leave any pair in the car. It will be bad for the binoculars.

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I bring my "car bins" inside when we experience extreme temperatures, both high and low. But otherwise I see no reason why this practice would be bad for the binoculars.

 

Grousemore

Senior Member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #29

SiG said:

Somewhat similar, unless you're giving me a lift.

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Nothing wrong with pragmatism. |8)|

Over here, the huge vehicle carries a Minolta 8x42, can't remember the model, but bought in Harrods, Knightsbridge, yonks ago and still performing.

 

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ThoLa

Registered User

• Jan 22, 2009

• #30

Sancho said:

Yeah. They have just been removed from the car. I wouldn´t care is someone stole the car (they´d actually be doing me a favour), but I´d be heartbroken to lose the bins.

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What kind of CAR?
(maybe the car is worth a consideration instead .... I can leave all bins behind)

The Artful Dodger

 

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Sancho

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• Jan 22, 2009

• #31

SiG said:

I don't have a car. Mass car ownership is evil.

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LOL! I agree. But my wife says mass binocular-ownership is evil. At least my mass of binoculars.

 

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ThoLa

Registered User

• Jan 22, 2009

• #32

Sancho said:

...But my wife says mass binocular-ownership is evil. At least my mass of binoculars.

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Just leave the car unlocked.

Your problem shall be solved. :smoke:

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Tero

Retired

• Jan 22, 2009

• #33

Civilization is evil, cars binoculars and all. It kills animals. And trees.

 

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Sancho

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #34

Tero said:

Civilization is evil, cars binoculars and all. It kills animals. And trees.

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I have this curious feeling it won´t be around for much longer. Dangerously degraded environment overpopulated by a species that can´t seem to organise its society in a just and stable manner. Sorry...what was this thread about? Oh yeah, bins in cars. Sorry I´ve given away all my cheap bins, I should have put one in the car....mind you, I hardly ever drive.

 

dantheman

Bah humbug

• Jan 22, 2009

• #35

SiG said:

I don't have a car. Mass car ownership is evil.

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Nascar ownership is worse - on an individual basis. But as there are not so many in the world and provides some entertainment, not as bad overall.

Mass nascar ownership would be exceedingly evil.

Mascara ownership is something completely different and not necessarily evil -depending on circumstances.


(Someone pls talk about bins again . . . )

 

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Sancho

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #36

dantheman said:

Mascara ownership is something completely different and not necessarily evil -depending on circumstances.


(Someone pls talk about bins again . . . )

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It´s evil when my mascara gets all over my eyecups. M´Lud.

 

Jos Stratford

Eastern Exile

Staff member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #37

SiG said:

I don't have a car. Mass car ownership is evil.

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Ei SIG, now I know why your signature says 'Lackadaisical novice birder who doesn't get out much these days '


Reckon I'll stick with the evil label and get to see a few birds :-O

 

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orbitaljump

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #38

Currently Jason Venture 4000 7x25 10 degree fov Roofs.

 

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OwenM

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #39

Normally the Pentax DCF SP 8x32. Since I've got them packed up to send in for eyecup repair, I've been hauling the DCF ED 8x32 back and forth. I'd leave it in the car, but it gets most of my use at home, too.

 

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ceasar

Well-known member

• Jan 24, 2009

• #40

dantheman;1388864 Mascara ownership is something completely different and not necessarily evil -depending on circumstances. (Someone pls talk about bins again . . . ;) )[/QUOTE said:

It's also can be down right dangerous! Particularly when the female who is applying it is also tailgating you at 70 MPH on the Interstate!:eek!:
Bob

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