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    Advice: Not too expensive toss in the pocket/bag compact binoculars?

    @julay Short version. If you can't try before you buy, I vote you buy them and return if they don't work for you. Based on my experience with Opticron pockets and small 32x they are excellent for the price and (usually included) accessories to boot. if you buy and try at home, don't unpackaged...
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    Advice: Not too expensive toss in the pocket/bag compact binoculars?

    You're welcome. Unfortunately no. Excluding the Safari, my closest experience with any pocket on the list is Opticron DBA OASIS WP in 8x21 and 10x25. Street price at the time $200+ and $300+. Now discontinued but still outstanding in every respect. WP is better than not, but is down my list...
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    Advice: Not too expensive toss in the pocket/bag compact binoculars?

    For context I have too many pocket bins. Have owned/currently own models from USD $55 up to UV, VP, and SW. In your price range the Ultrasharp 8x22 is very competitive in terms of overall IQ, somewhat better than I originally thought before paying closer attention to IP and diopter setting ...
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