Alpen Optics

Alpen Optics was founded in 1996 by industry veteran Tim Gardner and has earned seven Outdoor Life “Great Buy” awards for delivering high‑performance glass at honest prices.

Now backed by Explore Scientific, the brand continues to serve hunters, birders and outdoor professionals with rugged, award‑winning optics.

Why Choose Alpen?

• ED / HD Glass + BaK‑4 Prisms — PXA phase and HR metallic coatings maximise light transmission for vivid, edge‑to‑edge clarity.
• Fully Multi‑Coated, Waterproof & Fog‑Proof — dependable views from humid swamps to freezing ridgelines.
• Image‑Stabilised Options — Apex Steady 14×42 and 20x42 HD binoculars cancel hand‑shake for rock‑solid glassing without a tripod.