Leupold Wind River Binoculars

Overall, these are probably my favorite Green Ring binoculars, as they give you almost the same high performance as that of full size binoculars, but are only about 4.5 inches wide and 4.25 inches long, making them compact enough for you to take anywhere.

Unlike any other compact binoculars, which use small objective lenses and eyepieces, the Wind River Katmai have full-size eyepieces and 32mm diameter objective lenses. (Full size binoculars usually have 42mm or larger objective lenses)

Along with quality phase and L-coated prisms, they produce an image with exceptional brightness, clarity and vivid, true colors.

I found the Katmai binoculars really comfortable to hold and whist not small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, they will fit into a cargo pocket when fully folded down. Due to their compact size, these binoculars make ideal travel companions and as such will make excellent safari binoculars, but are also great as general use, stadium, sporting events and birding binoculars.

Sizes Available:

• 10x32 mm
• 8x32 mm
• 6x32 mm

Price
Depending on which model you choose, they have a list price of about $460 and $560, but I have seen them for sale on Amazon for between $320 - $370. Making them far cheaper option than the excellent Swarovski EL 32 binoculars, which are probably the best binoculars of this size in the world, and superior to the Katmai's, but overall I would say these have all the important features, quality lenses and prisms and therefore make excellent value for money.

Further Reading & Where to Buy
Take a look at the Best Binoculars & Binocular Reviews website and their guide to Leupold Wind River Binoculars for a more complete guide and list to a number of places where you can buy these binoculars.

These full size, fully waterproof roof prism binoculars come with Fully Multi Coated Lenses, Phase coated prisms, Twist-up eyecups that provide ample eye relief even for eyeglass wearers can be summed up by saying they give you a good quality pair of optics at an affordable price. They come in the standard black or cammo finish.

Sizes Available:

• 8x42mm
• 10x50mm
• 12x50mm

Leupold also produce series compact Olympic Binoculars

Uses
These make ideal general use, wildlife observation and bird watching binoculars.

Price Range
Depending on which model you choose, they have a list price of between $410 and $550, but I have seen them for sale at much cheaper prices, usually between $280 and $370. Excellent value full size binoculars.

More Information and Where to Buy
Amazon is a great place to buy binoculars, but for more options take a look at the Best Binoculars & Binocular Reviews Website's guide to Leupold Wind River Binoculars