I need a chuckle first thing in the morning, thanx. Found a guy talking about a russian, 1980's, binocular with rangefinding recticle and another mono eyepiece device that merges two images completing 2/3 factors in the range equation giving you pretty acurate measurements within reason. Both around $100 or less. For $10 you can invest another $50 or so and get one of the cheaper laser finders though which is definately oneof the few moderizations that really can't be disputed. I do like seeing the best historical technology. Very interesting innovations. It's like a sniper being good with iron sights or an athelete that still goes for walks instead of the high tech equipment at the gym. I might get that mono eye piece one if can track one down. He mentioned $20, can't beat that. I may compose two field kits, a modern one and a vintage one. This is my little fantasy not including first aid, my cell phone, or anything critical like that in an emergency. It would be really fun on occassion to scout around with a pack containing the very best there was to offer 20 years ago.
