I picked up a pair of 15X Vortex Vipers from Camera Land (demo price) late this summer Great value and performance. I also picked up a Bogen 2001 tripod with a 3265G Ballhead for $100 on ebay and it was off to Wyoming for Mulie this October. My buddy & I both scored on solid 4x4 mulies. I can't wait to get my next AZ Coues tag and try them out glassing whitetails. I've sat behind Swarovski's before and my 51 year old eyes (20/20 still) can't tell the difference.