Cabela's Alaskan Guide Binoculars

[bb122]

I have been looking at these binos in 10x42. Does anybody have any experience with them? Are the good quality optics?

[James B]

I don't think you can go wrong with those glasses. They put out pretty good stuff and they have an absolute money back no questions asked warranty on anything they sell.

[maytom]

I picked up their compacts in the 10X and for the money, I wasn't that impressed, so I sent them back. I did pick up a pair of Bushnell 8X32 Legends, and I love these much better!! While these cost $70.00 more, I believe they are well worth the extra cost. They are water proof, Phase corrected, and have their Rain Guard finish as well!! Check these out!!

[Rob in VT]

I have a pair of the Cabela's brand 10x42 roof prism binoculars. These are not the "Alaskan Guide" model. I love them. They are chrystal clear, water proof and fog proof. I have had them since 1998. I have used them on hunts in Maine, NH, VT, , NY, Utah, Anticosti Island, and Newfoundland (twice). Some of the hunts had very heavy rain and snow storms and the binos performed great. No leaking or fogging.

. . . Rob

[Two Beards]

I have gradually, through the years, worked my way
up in "glass quality". I have learned two things that always
hold true:

1. Compact binoculars do not compare to full size...period

2. Spend as much as you can afford...afterwards, you will
be glad you did

I have gone from Nikon Monarch ATB's (8 x40), to Cabela's Alaskan
Guide's (10 x 42), and finally ending up with the glasses I've always
wanted, Leica (8 x32). These are all quality optics situated at different
price points several hundred dollars apart. Every person must decide
for themselves what they are willing to pay, but make no mistake -
there is a noticeable difference at different price points. The true test
is side-by-side comparisons between models....outside, not inside a
brightly lit store. Optics are one of the few things I know of where 'you
get what you pay for'....

Sorry to get "off topic" a bit. The Alaskan Guide 10 x 42 binocular
is a excellent glass. I've had mine several years and will use them
in the future when I hunt out west. I do have a couple of minor
complaints: 1) the bottom/large lens covers tend to pop off very
easily, which can be aggrevating 2) I need to use 2 hands
to hold the glasses up to my eyes, if I only use one the other side of
my binoculars falls down, away from my eye - this was one of the first
things I noticed with my Leica's, once adjusted, they stay put allowing
for occasional glassing with one hand.

Cabela's customer service should be considered as from my experience,
they are top notch. I lost the top lens cover twice (before I finally
secured it with a strong piece of cord), each time they mailed a new
cover to me - free and no questions asked. This is something to consider
when making a purchase you plan to have many years to come. Also,
this is a quality product, Cabela's would not put there name on it
otherwise.

I've shared the only negative things I've found - everything else is great!
Waterproof, clear/coated glass, and much lighter in weight than comparable
sized binoculars.

Hope some of this helps
Two Beards