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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lulubelle" data-source="post: 3143727" data-attributes="member: 58499">Have mercy, I think I am losing my mind! So back to what I originally posted. I think buying bins that cost $100 would be a waste of time & money. I am NOT an optics snob. I think this because I have some. I also had the Yosemites and didn't care for them either. If it were me going on this trip, I would spend at least $200-300 on bins. Whatever I see, I want to see it well. I would go with an 8x42. You can look on Eagle Optics and find several options within the $200-300 range. I know because I have been looking at bins in that range today, while trying to help a friend find new bins. You don't have to buy alpha to see well, but you do have to get decent glass and $100 does not get you that. As far as optics snobs go, just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean they are a snob.  Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, based on experience & perspective. Take a deep breath.</blockquote>