Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A good spotting scope is your ticket to a close-up, detailed picture of wildlife, ...

I always used my 10×42 binoculars to spot western critters, and I never had a problem doing so. It wasn’t until I was hunting with my good buddy and stone-cold elk killer, Grafton Singer, that I ...

Stabilizing a spotting scope makes every hunter more effective, but it’s especially useful in the backcountry, where good optics anchored to a hunting tripod can save you many miles of hiking and many ...

Hunting tripods have become an essential tool for serious outdoorsmen because they allow you to steadily aim a rifle or point binoculars or a spotting scope for a long time. Because a tripod supports ...

Camping, hiking, outdoor sports, sightseeing, bird watching, all of these outdoor activities essentially call for some form of observation or spotting. While you might be tempted to use a pair of ...

As field optics go, big 80mm and larger spotting scopes aren’t for everyone. They’re heavy, bulky, and require a heavy tripod to stabilize, so if you’re doing any hiking or backpacking, it can be hard ...

You certainly know about binoculars and telescopes for magnifying faraway objects. But consider their in-between sibling, spotting scopes. They’re the sweet spot of specialty optics, letting you zoom ...

The M151 Improved Spotting Scope allows recognition and identification of targets at long distances for U.S. troops executing precision ground engagements. A light and compact scope with powerful and ...