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    Binoculars Rec -- Lightweight for ~$200

    Thanks Caesar. I know I will take a big hit in terms of the optics, but saving on weight and size is essential. I might up the price range to say $300. What's your best rec?
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    Binoculars Rec -- Lightweight for ~$200

    Update on this ... I got the sightron blue sky sII. No complaints but it's bigger than I'd like. Does anyone have a recommendation for a more compact option? I see that sightron makes a more compact model. http://info.sightron.com/Binoculars/SI-Series/SI825/ Do the rave reviews apply to all...
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    Binoculars Rec -- Lightweight for ~$200

    Thanks all. I called Sightron and they told me that all of their binos, including the Blue Sky SII is injected with Nitrogen, so that addresses the one issue that I had with that model. Not sure why, but they really don't do a good job of marketing their products -- their website doesn't have...
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    Binoculars Rec -- Lightweight for ~$200

    All, thanks again for all the advice. I really like the Sightron, but I see that it is not nitrogen-filled. Do you all think that that matters? If so, and if I wanted a nitrogen filled binocular, what would you suggest? I see the Vanguard ED and Eagle Optics options are nitrogen filled. I...
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    Binoculars Rec -- Lightweight for ~$200

    Took a look at the sightron -- looks like a solid option with a lot of great reviews. Another one that I'm seeing a lot of recs for is the Steiner Military Marine 8X30. If anyone has a comparison of the two that would help. Still wondering a little about the Leupolds just because i like their...
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    Binoculars Rec -- Lightweight for ~$200

    Hi all, first post. I need to pick up some binos for an upcoming trip and don't have a lot of time to research -- please help me out. Cap is low $200s, so no Zeiss or Swarovski. I often end up deep in the mountains backpacking, so I want something lightweight + compact and durable with good...
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