| To the typical person, military binoculars seem like | | | | pair of military binoculars can in many ways be a |
| a useless frivolity. Why spend hundreds if not | | | | way to save money. If you buy a cheap pair, it |
| thousands more on a product that does the | | | | might only last a year or two if you are |
| exact same thing as its cheaper counterparts? | | | | constantly putting it in stressful conditions. Why |
| This criticism is especially ripe in today's economy. | | | | not buy something that cost several times as |
| With high unemployment and stagnant wages, it | | | | much but last you a life time? |
| seems that buying an expensive pair of binoculars | | | | Also, this type of equipment tends to have many |
| is a case of conspicuous consumption. | | | | features that aren't typically available on regular |
| Remember, binoculars have many moving parts. | | | | models. For one, magnification tends to be |
| The lenses are typically brittle. And if you're | | | | extremely strong. And many have night vision |
| outdoors hunting or bird-watching, it wouldn't be | | | | capabilities. This is especially important for people |
| out of the question for you to accidentally drop | | | | who like to hunt at night. |
| some equipment. Durability is especially important | | | | Military binoculars seem like a waste of money. |
| because wear-and-tear is just a fact of life in | | | | For most people this is probably true. They cost |
| these type of conditions. And military equipment is | | | | several times as much as just a regular pair. But |
| famed for its ruggedness. After all, it is designed | | | | for some hobbyists, they are a great investment. |
| to function under battle conditions. So buying a | | | | |