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Message: <blockquote data-quote="upettersson" data-source="post: 3586946" data-attributes="member: 142943">Update on my hunt for a scopeI've learnt more about spotting scopes, and optics in general, in the last week than I ever could have imagined.Mostly thanks to all of you rugged birders with such a strong passion and knowledge about the tools.I've decided to hold off until the Kowa 553 comes out and also come to the conclusion I really need to visit a good optics store where you can try them all out to really know what would fit me and my needs.I've also come to realize how much more immersive, handy and useful a binocular really is. Maybe my first step should be to get a really good binocular instead. 8x42 Victory SF T*? (wallet already screaming).A parallell to hiking and going out in nature struck me; the knife and the axe.You always bring a good knife, have it on you at all times and it can be used for everything.Even though the axe is such an awesome tool when you really need it, and can double as a knife in many cases, you're really hesitant to bring it with you because of the weight and size.Thanks again for all replies and shared wisdom.I'll update once my mind has settled and I've seen that little Kowa |:$|</blockquote>