Beginner bird watchers, so the 8x42 filled that role nicely

They are the pair we always grab now, go every where with us, never did that with the larger Monarch 3

I compared the Trailblazer between more expensive Bushnell, Leupold and Vortex binoculars at various sporting good stores in my area and I could not believe how these Nikons outperformed the competition

Not at all saying they aren't useful for morning/evening, just that they are a slight bit dimmer then the 8X42The size and weight are the real selling points

The compact size was perfect for traveling and carrying during a four day safari and other adventures

I have always been fascinated with astronomy and I have usually owned an inexpensive telescope so I can peer into the cosmos on occasion