You need to choose a
binocular for a gift, but you are overwhelmed with all the choices and you have no idea what all the numbers mean. You'd like to take the time to learn more about
binoculars, but you have too many people on the shopping list to read up on binoculars. Hey, Christmas is only a couple weeks, away!
Relax, Joanie is here. If you want a binocular that can be used for ANY binocular application, no matter what, there is a good news. An 8x42 (or 8x40) model that is advertised as waterproof is the universal, do-everything binocular and a safe choice for anyone who has a binocular on their wish list. You don't have to spend a fortune, either to get something useable. The
8x42 Bushnell Excursion, for instance, is a great value. Still too much? Try the
Bushnell Legend 8x42. Still too much? Try the
Celestron Outland LX 8x40.
Of course, if you want to learn more about binoculars, you can always read my article,
How to Understand Binoculars when you have more time.