Best Binoculars for £100

[Venisonpie]

Not sure if this is the right place but worth a go- any recommendations for binoculars up to £100? Will be used while hiking just to have a look around the surroundings.

[MesoForm]

You'll see two numbers when looking at binoculars, eg 8x25. The first number is magnification (bigger is more zoomed in but a potential wobblier image as it exaggerates any hand movements more), second number is size of the lens furthest away (bigger is a bigger lens and will let more light in).

For hiking I would be worried about size / weight so would aim for the second number to be 25 as that's generally what the compact binoculars are, once you get up to 42 you're also looking over 500g weight.
Something like this
Opticron Taiga 8×25 Compact Binocular, 300g, 10 year guarantee , £99
https://www.cleyspy.co.uk/product/opticron-taiga-8...

Seems to fit the bill, the 10x25 at the same shop is £105.

[Drogo]

I know you asked for Bino but I bought one of these.
Love the portability of it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vortex-Optics-10x25-Water...

[Venisonpie]

Thanks both, good to know what the numbers mean. I did consider a mono but having tried a friend's one it didn't work for me - it's very convenient though.

[GetCarter]

MesoForm said:

You'll see two numbers when looking at binoculars, eg 8x25. The first number is magnification (bigger is more zoomed in but a potential wobblier image as it exaggerates any hand movements more), second number is size of the lens furthest away (bigger is a bigger lens and will let more light in).

For hiking I would be worried about size / weight so would aim for the second number to be 25 as that's generally what the compact binoculars are, once you get up to 42 you're also looking over 500g weight.
Something like this
Opticron Taiga 8×25 Compact Binocular, 300g, 10 year guarantee , £99
https://www.cleyspy.co.uk/product/opticron-taiga-8...

Seems to fit the bill, the 10x25 at the same shop is £105.

This is good advice.

[dontlookdown]

I have a pair of Nikon Travelite EX binos in 10x25. Small enough to fit in a big pocket at a pinch, clear vision and easy to use. Retractable eyepieces are handy if you wear specs. Had them for 10yrs + and wouldn't be without.

Bit over your budget but they can be also be had in non-waterproof version at 8x25 or 9x25 for £100 or even a bit less.

[paddy1970]

Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 - Excellent clarity, waterproof, lightweight

Olympus 10x50 DPS-I - Wide field of view, good in lower light

Vortex Crossfire 8x42 - Lifetime warranty, very rugged

Celestron Nature DX 8x42 - Great all-rounder, waterproof

[Venisonpie]

Thanks again, I've ordered some Opticron Taiga10x25 - look forward to using them on the SW Coast path in a couple of weeks.