I forgot my binos on my last deer hunt (two years ago) Stopped and the bass pro in Phoenix (AZ) and bought a pair of 10x42 Bruntons. hey're not quite as bright as my 10x50 Leupolds but they're a heck of a lot lighter. I also have a pair of Bushnell 7x26 real lightweights that I've had for years. I also had a pair of Simmons 10x50 AETEC's that some sorry POS stole from behind the seat of my pick up.
I don't remeber how I got turned on to 10X binos but I sure do like them. They do bring stff i up close and personal.
Paul B.