Binoculars, your input wanted

I personally like Bushnell Bi-Noc's. I have water PROOF set in 8x36. they are a good size (physically) and they are rugged. and not to expensive

I've been using a pair of Wind River (Leupold) 10x23 that I love for most of my looking. Waterproof and super sharp, lightweight - nearly perfect. Downside is not the best in low,low light. Next up a pair of Steiners 8x30 marine from West Marine. Better in low light (because of the bigger glass) but not as clear because of the type of focussing. Not as small as the Leupold but rugged and waterproof. West Marine did price match, got them for $209 a few years ago. In the meantime I have a least six other pair accumulated over the last 30 years that fail either by inadequate low light capabilities, not waterproof, or just cheap stuff. If you're going to do it, buy once, cry once.

Bought my daughter these for birding, she loves them:

CASCADES 8X42MM BINO by LEUPOLD

Steiner's or leupold

Have two pairs. An older Bushnell and a new Nikon. Like both of them. Probably can't go wrong with either brand or some of the others folks here are mentioning.

I have two Nikon's one 8x and one 10x. I know their are better ones on the market because they cost three to eight times as much for what looks to me to be the same thing. If there is a difference with the down range image, its lost on me, mine are as bright, crisp and clear as anything.
Robin

I used to think 10x would be too much but after using my nikon 10x42 prostaff 7 i have changed my mind. These binos are the best i have ever used.

Stiener or leupold love them both was kinda disapointed that the leupold was made in china

Nikon makes a great line of glasses.