Brunton Eterna Monocular 6X30

I've had my Eterna for over two years now and it has handled everything from working on military ranges to treading through wetlands and climbing (backpacking) through Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Mississippi, and Alabama. I haven't taken it rafting or anything like that, so could not attest to how it would hold up in that environment. I do know that it can handle pretty much anything a Marine or Geologist could throw at it since I've been both.

What I like best about this product is that it is compact and it doesn't fog up. I've used it to site in and safety ranges to deployment of wetland crossings and outcrop recon when gathering geologic data.

This 6 x 30 monocular is an excellent scope for watching wildlife. Good light gathering ability in a moderate size package. Easy to use and seems to take the knocks of hiking well. I can't comment on waterproof ability, as I do all my hiking in the high desert. Pros- nice field of view, well-made, easy to use with glasses and fits your hand nicely. Cons- a big heavy, neck cord needs some softer cloth around it when hiking, only 6x power and the little plastic cap does not fit tightly on the eyepiece when rolled back for use with glasses. Overall very good optic for the price.

This is a handy little monocular. They are not nightvision monoculars. The 6x30 yields a good value for the exit pupil, five in this case, which is about what is needed to have any kind of performance at dusk. I've compared them to 8x10 models and these let more light into the eye at night making it easier to resolve the image. The smaller magnification means the image is less bouncy as well. Its good for watching games or carrying while on the neighborhood watch.