BlackWave Carson Monocular

I purchased this monocular for my bug-out kit in lieu of a full sized pair of binoculars. The monocular has quality glass and is of sturdy build. I’m very happy with this purchase and recommend this piece of gear.

I wasn't sure about this item but decided to take the chance. It actually has good clarity but a narrower field of view than I would like but for a monocular not bad. My 3-5 year old grand kids wanted to see what Grumpa was looking at and it turned into an hour of wrestling, dropping, sticky fingers "to see better" on the lens. In other words a good time for abuse and heavy use. A clean cloth and a little lens cleaner and it works like fresh from the box. Four stars just for the narrow field of view, otherwise outstanding value.

great for road trips/hiking. could have had a little wider view.

I wear eyeglasses almost constantly, don't/won't use contacts and have only rarely found binoculars that function satisfactorily with my glasses on. Removing the glasses in any kind of field situation, less than two hands free, etc., is a pain along with an opportunity to lose or damage the eyeglasses. A monocular allows you to leave them on and put the monocular right up to the lens over your dominant eye. Worn around your neck (far easier than binoculars) and pre-focused for the most common distances gives you quick access, even with a gloved hand, without releasing your hiking pole, rifle, football program, sweetie's hand, whatever. I'm very surprised this isn't mentioned in more advertising copy. No, I'm not acquainted with this particular model but it looks like a good one, hence the lower rating as the program forces me to select one.

Haven't had a chance to really use it that much, but so far it is all I had hoped for in quality and ease of use.