check out vortex binoculars..they lower end model (which is still great glass for the money) are cheap..you can find them on ebay, or goole vortex binoculars and go to the web sites to check out prices..i picked up a pair of the diamondbacks for $119

Look at the Nikon Travelite. You can get a pair of 8x25 at Cabelas for $100....cheaper if you shop around on the internet. Think I paid around $85 for a pair for my wife. More powerful versions are slightly more expensive ($120-$130). Are there better binocs out there? Of course, but you will be amazed at the quality of these Travelites. Now I am thinking about buying a pair myself for hunting. They are lightweight and have good, bright optics. Look at the reviews by people posted on the Cabelas website.