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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.Spotting scopes
Thu 15 Nov, 2018 3:56 pm
Anyone else use these? I am a fan of lugging them occasionally to nice views. On the hunt for a mid level 20-60x 80mm that won't kill the bank, considering the vortex diamondback. Most people are probably going 'huh?' but if any other scope fetishists are out there feel free to chime in. 
Re: Spotting scopes
Thu 15 Nov, 2018 4:58 pm
Can't help with something that powerful but I occasionally carry a good 8x32 monocular for bird and animal watching - nice and bright but not too heavy - 226g.
Re: Spotting scopes
Thu 15 Nov, 2018 5:32 pm
Nice I carry a monoc sometimes too Mark, either a 8x36 or 10x25. The spotting scope is more for special occasions , too heavy for casual use or multi-day yes.
Re: Spotting scopes
Sat 17 Nov, 2018 12:19 am
Currently carry a Vortex Solo R/T 8x36 and rate it highly. Easy to steady without a tripod or monopod and has the added benefit of a range finder reticule.
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