backpack spotting scope

[lucy]

looking at buying a spotting scope to use on a backpack mule deer or elk hunt.i like the swaros,zeiss or leica but am open to any quality spotter that would work.just wondered what everybody carries in a pack,do you use the full size scopes or try to use the compacts or do most of you not even take a spotter when backpacking. thanks for any suggestions

 

[_droptine_]

I use some 16x60 Pentax Binoculars. Not the best, but still very functional. I bought them from Camerland a couple of years ago. I heard a rumor that the 16x60's aren't made anymore but I would verify that with Doug.

 

[cowslayer]

Seriously check out the Nomad by Vortex. Lightweight, compact and great glass. I just bought one and love it.

CS

 

[DirtyTough]

I take a 20-60X80 Swarovski.

 

[sheepeater]

I would look into Nikons new 50mm ED glass, I am on the verge of buying one. The campfire forums has a great review about them.http://www.24hourcampfire.com/

 

[lucy]

thats what i would love to have dirtytough,but will take me a while to save up for it.is it not to heavy?what kind of tripod do you use.thanks

 

[Deerlove]

leupold gold ring is small and compact,

 

[bigbull1]

Just got the Brunton ED compact @ 1.5lbs and like it alot.

Ed

 

[lucy]

>Just got the Brunton ED compact
>@ 1.5lbs and like it
>alot.
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>Ed
>
>

 

[smokinf15]

I just got a Vortex Impact 20-70x70 and its great. Light and compact...