Opticron T4 Trailfinder WP 10x25 Monocular

The rubber armor makes it easy to grip even with damp hands on a drizzly trail, and the 10x25 lens is sharp enough to pick out a distant ridge line. It slips into a jacket pocket without bulging, though the focus wheel is a bit stiff for quick adjustments. I’m glad I traded the bulk of my old binos

I was surprised how clear the view is for such a compact monocular—the rubber armor makes it easy to grip even in damp conditions. It really does fit in my palm, so it’s perfect for slipping into a jacket pocket on short hikes.

I’ve been carrying this on every hill walk for two weeks now, and the black rubber armour takes knocks against rocks without a scratch. The 10x25 lens pulls in distant ridges sharp enough to pick out individual sheep, which is more than I expected from something this palm-sized.