At 20m to 50m range, a high end 8x or 10x will be perfect for observing, or identifying birds.Considering buying a binocular, attaching it to a tripod, watching birds while out walking.
This would be between 10-14 in the afternoon.
Most birds are in the 20-50m range...
So, tripod, small chair and a binocular..
I already have tripod and small chair..
What would you use?
No tripod needed, but you can still use one if you want to.
If you have the funds, the Pure 12x42 would be great.
A Canon stabilised bino, whilst heavy, would still weigh less than a standard binoi and tripod combined.
Everyone seems to agree that your choice is not the norm.... but I'm also a huge fan of 'forge your own path' ..... good luck with it