Holiday gift guide: optics gifts by budget

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Kite Stabi One held in palm showing compact size with forest backdrop

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The Kite Stabi One: steady, stabilized 10x views from a monocular smaller than a phone.

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Thermal Imaging Monoculars, Binoculars and Riflescopes

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Superior quality Binoculars, Spotting Scopes and Thermals

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Hunter glassing with the Guide DN70M 2.0 thermal and 4K digital fusion binocular in winter mountain terrain

Thermal or night vision?

Our buyer's guide matches a device to your range and budget.

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Guide Orion O635CS 2-in-1 Thermal Clip-On & Monocular

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Guide TD 633L Thermal Monocular with LRF
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Sale price $1,699.00 Regular price $1,999.00
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Guide Orion O435CS 2-in-1 Thermal Clip-On & Monocular
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Guide DN70M 2.0 Thermal & 4K Night Vision Binocular with 1,500m LRF
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Sale price $1,299.00 Regular price $1,699.00
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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Cronus ATS Pro 35P-400 Picatinny Thermal Scope
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Sale price $1,499.99 Regular price $1,874.99
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Guide TE211M Touchscreen Pocket Thermal Monocular
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Sale price $429.00 Regular price $499.00
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Athlon Optics Cronus ATS Pro 35CL-640 Clip-On Thermal
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Athlon Optics Cronus ATS Pro 50L-640 Thermal Scope with LRF
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PARD Pantera 256 Mini 25mm Thermal Riflescope
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Regular price $799.00
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PARD Ocelot 256 19mm Thermal Riflescope
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Regular price $699.00
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PARD Bobcat 640 35mm Thermal Monocular with LRF
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Regular price $1,699.00
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PARD Leopard 640 eX 50mm Thermal Monocular with LRF
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Regular price $1,999.00

Birder using Kite Optics binoculars on a nature reserve boardwalk

8x42 or 10x42?

Our buyer's guide matches a pair to your activity and budget.

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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 Binoculars
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Sale price $749.99 Regular price $937.49
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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Cronus G2 UHD 10x42 Binoculars
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Sale price $549.99 Regular price $687.49
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Luna Optics
Luna Optics Quantum Elite 6-36x50 Day/Night Vision Binocular with Integrated 1635 yds Laser Rangefinder
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Sale price $999.95 Regular price $1,099.95
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Kite Optics
Kite Optics APC Stabilized 14x50 ED AA Binoculars
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Sale price $1,749.00 Regular price $1,849.00
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Kite Optics APC Stabilized 14x50 ED Li-Ion Binoculars

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Athlon Optics Midas G2 Pro UHD 12x50 Binoculars
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Sale price $499.99 Regular price $624.99
Alpen Optics
Alpen Apex Steady 20x42 HD Binoculars with Image Stabilization
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Regular price $1,099.99
Alpen Optics
Alpen Apex Steady 14x42 HD Binoculars with Image Stabilization

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Regular price $999.99
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Kite Optics
Kite Optics APC Stabilized 18x50 ED AA Binoculars
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Sale price $1,799.00 Regular price $1,899.00
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Kite Optics APC Stabilized 18x50 ED Li-Ion Binoculars

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Sale price $1,849.00 Regular price $1,999.00
Explore Scientific
Explore Scientific G400 Series 10x50 Binoculars
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Regular price $349.99
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Explore Scientific G400 Series 8x42 Binoculars
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Regular price $199.99

First or second focal plane?

Our buyer's guide matches a scope to your discipline and budget.

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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Ares ETR GEN2 UHD 15-60x56 ABLR3 SFP IR MOA
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Sale price $1,249.99 Regular price $1,562.49
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Athlon Optics Ares BTR GEN3 HD 2.5-15x50 APRS13 FFP IR MIL
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Sale price $849.99 Regular price $1,062.49
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Kite Optics
Kite Optics B6 LR 3-18x50 Riflescope (23i Reticle)

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Sale price $899.00 Regular price $950.00
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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Midas HMR Gen2 2.5-15x50 APLR-H2 SFP IR MOA
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Sale price $599.99 Regular price $749.99
Alpen Optics
Alpen Kodiak 1-4x24 Riflescope
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Regular price $249.99
Alpen Optics
Alpen Kodiak 2.5-10x50 Riflescope
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Regular price $299.99
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Alpen Kodiak 4-16x44 Riflescope
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Regular price $299.99
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Athlon Optics Argos HMR 2-12x42 BDC 600 SFP MOA
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Sale price $339.99 Regular price $424.99
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Athlon Optics Argos HMR 2-12x42 AHMC SFP IR MOA
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Sale price $369.99 Regular price $462.49
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Athlon Optics Argos HMR 2-12x42 BDC 600A SFP IR MOA
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Sale price $369.99 Regular price $462.49
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Athlon Optics Argos HMR 4-20x50 MIL-DOT SFP MIL
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Sale price $369.99 Regular price $462.49
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Athlon Optics Argos HMR 4-20x50 AHMC SFP IR MOA
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Sale price $399.99 Regular price $499.99

Hunter in camouflage glassing through the Alpen Shasta Ridge 20-60x80 spotting scope on its tabletop tripod in a field at sunset

Angled or straight?

Our buyer's guide matches a scope to your activity and budget.

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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Ares G2 UHD 15-45x65 Angled Spotting Scope
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Sale price $719.99 Regular price $899.99
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Kite Optics
Kite Optics APC 60 ED Stabilized Spotting Scope 17-35x

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Sale price $2,199.00 Regular price $2,420.00
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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Cronus G2 UHD 7-42x60 Spotting Scope
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Sale price $1,099.99 Regular price $1,374.99
Alpen Optics
Alpen Shasta Ridge 20-60x80 Waterproof Spotting Scope
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Regular price $399.99
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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 Angled Spotting Scope
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Sale price $1,099.99 Regular price $1,374.99
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Kite Optics
Kite Optics SP 56 12-36x Spotting Scope
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Sale price $399.00 Regular price $449.00
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Athlon Optics Ares G2 UHD 15-45x65 Straight Angle Spotting Scope
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Sale price $719.99 Regular price $899.99
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Hawke Optics
Hawke Nature-Trek 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope
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Sale price $369.99 Regular price $409.00
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Athlon Optics Argos HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope - Straight
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Sale price $419.99 Regular price $524.99
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Athlon Optics Argos HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope - 45 Degree
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Sale price $419.99 Regular price $524.99
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Kite Optics
Kite Optics KSP 80 HD2 25-50x Spotting Scope
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Sale price $2,999.00 Regular price $3,160.00
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Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Cronus G2 UHD Dual Focus 20-60x86 Angled Spotting Scope
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Sale price $1,099.99 Regular price $1,374.99

Your first telescope?

Our buyer's guide explains each type and what it will show you.

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