Hey guys,

Friday I am going to be purchasing a new set of compact binoculars for archery hunting. I am looking to spend $135.00 or less! I want something that is powerful, weather-proof, and light. I want something rugged and tough, but, I also want power.


So far, I am looking at a few and wanted to ask your opinions on them.

1. Cabelas Compact Wide Angle 10X25 ($119.99)
2. Leupold Wind River Mesa 10X23 ($119.99)
3. Tasco Sonoma (8-20X25) ($49.99)
4. Pentax UCF-X 10X25 ($119.99)
5. Pentax Compact Weather Resistant 10X24 ($129.99)
6. Pentax UCF Zoom 8-16X21 ($149.99)
7. Bushnell Powerview Compact 9-27X25 ($89.99)
8. Bushnell Powerview Compact 16X32 ($42.99)
9 Bushnell Trophy 10X27 ($89.99)
10. Nikon Buckmasters 10X21 ($69.99)

My best friend has the Nkon Buchmasters 10X21 and they are awsome. They are pretty much what I am looking for. They are weather-proof, light, tough, and compact. The only thing is, I would like a little more power out of them. If any of the more powerfull binoculars on the list above, could be comparable in weight, size, and durability, then, I would prefer them.

Any info on these binoculars, which one picks up light the best, which one is the clearest, which one is the most " weather proof" , and which is the best deal, would be appreciated!