The Vanguard 10×42 Spirit ED Binocular is their lightest roof prism model with fully multicoated ED glass lenses. The rubber armored housing comes in at an impressive 22.6 oz, but doesn’t skimp at all upon the optics.  This is the choice for someone who values low weight and high optical quality over a more metal-based housing which weighs more but can be knocked around a bit.

Unlike a hunter’s binocular, Vanguard has given the Spirit multi coatings which target the green color spectrum, for enhanced nature observation.  The waterproof and fog proof Spirit has moisture-dispersing external coatings which help to shed precipitation quickly.

As a 10×42, this Spirit binocular provides a high degree of magnification in a relatively compact device.  The 6° viewing angle is comfortably wide enough for distant scanning of shorebirds and unapproachable wildlife, and the eye relief of 16mm allows most users a view of the binocular’s entire field.

Key Features

• Extra Low-Dispersion Glass Objectives
• Phase-Corrected BAK4 Roof Prisms
• V-Max Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Wide 60° Apparent Viewing Angle
• Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
• Closed Bridge Configuration
• Magnesium Alloy Chassis
• Large Center Focusing Wheel
• Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter
• Two-Stage Twist-Up Eyecups