Category Archives: Monoculars Reviews

Vortex Optics Solo 10×25 Monocular Review

Welcome to my review of the Vortex Optics Solo 10×25 Waterproof Monocular. This monocular is designed to be compact and lightweight, allowing you to add a monocular to your travel kit without bogging you down with something that is cumbersome and heavy to carry around. How well does it actually perform, though? Let’s read on […]

Tasco Essentials 10×25 Compact Monocular Review

Welcome to my review of the Tasco Essentials 10×25 Compact Roof Monocular. This is a small and lightweight monocular targeted at casual sportsmen, avid sight-seers, and, as Tasco puts it, parents of highly curious kids. How well does it perform, though? Let’s find out!

Celestron Nature 10×25 Monocular Review

Welcome to my review of the Celestron Nature 10×25 Monocular. This monocular is designed for easy carry whether backpacking or kayaking, or anything in between. Only 6 inches long, it weights a mere 6 ounces, so it’s easy to add this monocular to your kit without burdening yourself with excess bulk or weight. Just how […]

Carson CloseUp 7x18mm Close-Focus Monocular Review

Welcome to my review of the Carson CloseUp 7x18mm Close-Focus Monocular Monocular. This 7X monocular provides magnification and an advertised close focus of just 10 inches. This should allow excellent use for butterfly viewing or low vision needs. How well does the Carson CloseUp 7x18mm Close-Focus Monocular perform, though? Let’s examine the monocular and find […]

Barska 10×40 Blackhawk Monocular Review

Welcome to my review of the Barska 10×40 Blackhawk Monocular. This is another entry in the widening market of travel monoculars built for easy carrying and convenient use. The Blackhawk monocular measures 6.2 inches long and is 2 inches wide, and weighs 10 ounces. It features a 40mm objective lens with a BK-7 roof prism. […]

Bushnell Bear Grylls Monocular Review (9 x 32mm)

Welcome to my review of the Bushnell Bear Grylls Monocular. I’ve grown leery of all of the “Bear Grylls” products out there today, so I was curious just how well Bushnell would craft such an inexpensive item. Let’s take a look, shall we?

Polaris Explorer Monocular Review – 12 x 50

Welcome to my review of the Polaris Explorer 12-50mm Monocular. This monocular is designed for bird watchers, watching wildlife, scouting out scenery, or just about any other outdoor purpose you could imaging. The compact design is geared towards one-handed operation, but just how well does the monocular perform? Let’s take a look, shall we?

Orion Waterproof Monocular Review – 10×42

Welcome to my review of the Orion 10×42 Waterproof Monocular. This monocular is lightweight and compact, sized perfectly for carrying with you into the back woods or along the trails. The 10x42mm monocular is designed for bird-watching, viewing wildlife, or otherwise observing nature.

HDE Compact Monocular Review – 15x – 55x

Welcome to my review of the HDE 15-55-21 Monocular. This is a small monocular with some massive zooming capabilities, designed to be carried in your bag, toolbox, or anywhere else you might want to stow a monocular for use. HDE (short for Hottest Deals Ever) is a large-scale gadget reseller, and their monocular is sold […]

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Review – 10 x 42 Monocular

Welcome to my review of the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Monocular. This monocular is a 10X piece of glass with a 42mm objective lens, and is designed with ergonomics and tactical use in mind. The monocular sports a Picatinny rail for mounting accessories, and is tripod-compatible. How well does it perform, though?