Cossak,

Another one to consider is the Bushnell 8X25 waterproof. From Cabela's I think. Couldn't have been too expensive because... I'm cheap!!!

It is a tad heavy but, I've used it on 3 Boundary Waters wilderness trips and they hold up like iron!!Dropped them, kicked them, dunked them and hunted in the cold and rain w/them, drove tent stakes w/them, etc. Still sharp. Took them from a warm cabin to 0 deg. and back over a couple of days of hunting - no fog or water infiltration.

Weight is ALWAYS a consideration on a wilderness canoe trip, but these heavy-for-use binocs were worth the extra ounces. Will carry them a lot for hunting, camping, canoeing, fishing, nude beaches, etc.

Mike