VortexOptics Bantam HD 6.5x32 Youth Binoculars - HD Optical System, XR Lens Coatings, Rubber Armor, Tripod Adaptable, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof - Unlimited, Unconditional Warranty

I'm 36 years old. I bought these to keep handy instead of my larger, heavier, more expensive pair. Vortex may have intended the Bantam 6.5x32 for youth but they're great for adults too.PROS: They produce a bright, clear image in average conditions, and have a nice field of view. The focus knob is very smooth; the diopter adjustment is acceptable. Construction is lightweight but solid. Accessories such as case, straps, and rainguard are quite good. And a lifetime warranty.CONS: Objects come into focus slowly so it can be a little difficult to find the ideal setting. The eye cups adjust to only two positions, and don't exactly have a premium feel. The objective lens caps are not the most secure. All flaws I can live with given the price.It's kind of amazing that you can have binoculars this good for $70. Before writing this review I took this humble device outside, looked up at the night sky and clearly saw the moons of Jupiter. Life is but a moment in this world of wonder. Don't let anything obscure that from your view.

Vortex is a very well known quality product with an excellent lifetime warranty. This binocular can be used by youth as well as for adults. High quality for the money. The image is excellent for this price of binoculars. Great eye relief of 18.7mm--needed for those wearing eyeglasses. Focus is smooth and precise. Nice binoculars for backpacking, light weight for travel, well as at home viewing.

There are great to throw in your bag. They are a small set but pretty good.

Let me be clear at the onset: I only use binoculars for stargazing so I have no idea if these are good for hunting or birdwatching. I own a pair of the Vortex Optics Viper HD Roof Prism Binoculars 8x42 and I love them but they are packed in my astronomy kit and kind of heavy for extended use. I wanted a light pair of binoculars for every night use that I could just store in a living room side table and grab and go. After extensive research I settled on the Vortex Bantam. Sure they are marketed for kids and I think these are great for kids use but as an adult I am very happy. Like my other Vortex pair the optics are top shelf and the mechanical focus is smooth as silk. Eye cups adjust for perfect relief. Really surprised how good they are for 20% of the price of my other pair. Sure I sacrifice a little magnification but I can still see all the fun sky objects I love to scan on the regular (Orion Nebula, Sirius, Capella, Betelgeuse, Rigel, Pleiades, Andromeda, Aldebaran, Cassiopeia, and of course the solar system planets). These were exactly what I was looking for great set.

So I found a pair of these on Ebay at a stupid good price and bought them for my daughter. Liked them so much I picked up another pair here on Amazon for myself. Just as a data point reference, I am 6ft 220lbs and am at the max interpupillary distance on these. Also, I own a silly amount high-ish end binos and these are not them. However, for a tenth of the price of some of my others, the viewing through these is 90% of those and are perfect for the glove box, as a loaner to someone without a pair or when you want super light weight and still have quality glass. 6.5x magnification is a sweet spot for edc. Oh yea, nice little pouch and sling provided. Vortex hit a homerun with these at this price point.

My 8 years old son got it for his birthday.He loves it,Use it for stargazing, and for air show. The field of view is wide.The image is clear. Good value for money.The size is perfect for his hands but also ok for me, however clearly fits him better.The build quality is great.

Really impressed with the quality at this price point. Great glass, light weight, great warranty. The only complaint I would have is that it could use a bit more eye relief but they are intended for smaller children so it's expected. These were intended to be the jockey box set but they will probably get a lot more use than that.

Nice binos. Compact, good views and good price at $69. Work for adults fine if your eyes aren’t too far apart. My IPD is around 65mm and these can go a little further than that (69mm). Love the 7.6 degree wide view.