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Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars

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Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars

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The all-purpose Trailblazer ATB™ compact binoculars have multi-coated lenses and offer waterproof and fogproof performance.

Ergonomic styling is mated with a rubber-armored exterior, providing added shock resistance and a firm grip whether wet or dry
All lens and prism elements incorporate Nikon-exclusive Eco-Glass made without the use of arsenic or lead
All lenses are coated with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds for excellent light transmission
Large, central focus wheel and adjustable diopter make focus easy to achieve and maintain, even while wearing gloves
Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups, complemented by long eye relief, allow the binoculars to be used comfortably by eyeglass wearers
Wide field of view makes them great for bird watching, travel, sports spectating and nearly any outdoor adventure

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Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars Customer Reviews

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Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars

4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (8)
Lightweight (6)
Works well with glasses (5)
Quality lenses (4)
Strong construction (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Bird watching (6)
Wildlife viewing (5)
Sporting events/concerts (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 8 customers

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May

2013

5.0

Great easy to use binoculars

By Z traveler

from Roseville, ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy to focus
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars:

Very easy to focus and seem well built. Took on a down poor on a trip and they are very waterproof!

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May

2013

4.0

great deal

By mbpaddler

from Boston MA area

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight
Works Well With Glasses

Cons

Best Uses

kayaking

Comments about Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars:

Bought so I could have a pair of inexpensive but good quality binoculars for sea kayaking and hiking. Have been very pleased with them but have not tested the waterproof - resistance properties. Can easily use with glasses.

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Mar

2013

5.0

I would buy this product again

By Ded

from Phoenix az

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight
Strong Construction
Waterproof
Works Well With Glasses

Cons

Best Uses

Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars:

Nice

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Feb

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great little binoculars

By Wlkabout

from Loomis, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Close Focus
Compact
Lightweight
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction
Works Well With Glasses

Cons

Best Uses

Bird Watching
Sporting Events/Concerts
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars:

Taking these on vacation to the Smokey Mountains

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Aug

2009

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great multipurpose small binoculars

By pinetree3

from Alameda, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction
Works Well With Glasses

Cons

Best Uses

Bird Watching
Sporting Events/Concerts
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars:

This model employs very bright, clear lenses with a wide field of view. The viewing experience is comparable to very expensive models. It is a pleasure to use these binocs even for an extended period. This model is not as light as similar models in the same price range, yet still not very heavy. An ideal choice for modestly priced compact binoculars.

My only complaint is that the focusing knob has considerable play, making precise focusing more challenging.

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May

2009

(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Who wants NASA like vision

By Lord Dolza

from Austin Texas

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Pros

Close Focus
Compact
Lightweight
Quality Lenses
Steal of a price
Waterproof

Cons

A more durable case

Best Uses

Bird Watching
Sporting Events/Concerts
Stargazing
Wildlife Viewing

Comments about Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars:

If you want to see like NASA in the wild you want these specks. I thought all specks were the same, foggy no focus but with these I am so wrong. These specks fit your eyes perfectly...it's like your vision with a thought as been magnified even in rain and fog. The waterproof rating is right on. I've dunked mine in 50F water and spotted wildlife in Utah during summer downpours.
They are so light around my neck I don't even notice them. They have no bounce of the chest in fact they stick like glue to your chest when hiking and unlike all my other specks I rarely take them off cause they are that comfortable and light weight. For how powerful they are I still cant believe how small and compact they are. They are great for bird/wildlife watching, concerts and sporting events, ultralight hikers who still want vision, and you don't even need to spend your rent! What a steal!!!

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Mar

2009

(5 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Too Much Play in the Center Focus

By earthtrekker

from Asheville, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult To Focus

Best Uses

Comments about Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars:

I love the whole concept of lightweight binoculars and especially for my intended purpose, which is scouting in Alaska backcountry: that is, as we travel on foot, visually scouting ahead for brown bears in order to avoid approaching too close to them. From a distance it might be difficult to tell between a smaller, safe creature and one that can and will kill and/or eat you. Also, with binoculars a person can better see if the bear is a mama with cubs occasionally in cover or a bear feeding on a carcass, both creatures posing additional danger. The Nikon Trailblazer fits the bill for such a defensive tool, however the serious play in the center focus is an unacceptable problem. I have read other online comments that suggest the play is a design defect. Therefore, I will be returning the Nikon set and checking out Pentax or Steiner that have binoculars similar in weight and magnification, but come at a somewhat higher price.