The longer that I spend in the woods, the more I appreciate a good set of binoculars, even for the close up stuff.

I've seen deer after dark (that I didn't want to spook getting down out of the tree stand) that I couldn't see with the naked eye. They're useful just to look at other stuff in the woods when no deer are around too.

I've got 2 pair, a 8x42 and a 10x42. Typically the 8x42 is plenty strong enough for in the woods.

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