Like I said, I used to carry them. So I know what I'm missing out on. Hey they work for most people I guess, and wouldn't put anyone down for using them. I do my scouting all year long, so I really don't need to do anymore while I in my stand. I know the patterns especially 100-200 yards out from my stand and feel secure in my stand location. If I hit a deer, 99% of the time, I know exactly where I hit him and know the last spot I seen him. Do I need to see it any further then the naked eye? I don't think so. I have never lost a deer because I didn't have my bino's handy, and don't think I ever would. I guess if I hunted more open areas and fields, it might be a good idea. But I have found myself too many times taking them out with me and never using them at all. I like to limit what I take with me to the stand and really didn't find them as essential. I have a very good pair of bino's and find them very useful for glassing fields and such, but when I'm in the stand, I just don't think that they are essential.