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Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18

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Item # 786387

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Take a peek through the Brunton Echo pocket scope. With a remarkable minimum focus of 13 in., you'll see details you never knew existed.

Rubber armor protects monocular from bumps and falls while providing a good grip
Multicoated optics increase light transmission by reducing reflected light
Bak-4 prisms offer excellent light transmission for sharp images
Includes lanyard and case

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Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18 Customer Reviews

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Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18

3.0

(based on 8 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (6)

Cons

Poor quality (3)

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (4)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 8 customers

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Jun

2009

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great scope

By Sleepy Packer

from Fort Hood, TX

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Pros

Accurate Ranging
Easy To Use
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Hunting
Security

Comments about Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18:

Used for a 15 month tour in Iraq in a scout section. Great for instant recognition at distance.

Mar

2009

(15 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

My Newest Favorite Toy!

By paultower

from Boise, ID

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Pros

Accurate Ranging
Easy To Use
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Animal viewing
Astronomy
Bird Watching
Girl watching
Landscape viewing

Comments about Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18:

This is my favorite new toy, and it was reasonably priced!I've been carrying around a Minolta 7 x 35 mini binocular in my pack for nearly 25 years. The focus wheel has gained a lot of play and it is getting difficult to get all the dirt off. So, anything new is a vast improvement. I have the use of a pair of full-size binoculars, a full size monocular and can borrow a newer mini binocular. [...]. But, I learned at the horse track a while back when drinking $1 margaritas: Saving the most amount of money is not always the best way to go! It fits right into my pocket easily and the image quality is spectacular. Be it close or far away, I look at birds, animals, flowers, buildings, landscapes, and girls. I miss it when I leave it behind. It's not waterproof. But, for its price, worst case is it ends up in the drink and I'll buy another (pocket scope that is, not margarita).

Mar

2010

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

A vision quest that failed

By KimW

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Cons

Difficult To Use
Sticky Focus

Best Uses

Comments about Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18:

I bought two of these inexpensive monoculars - my wife and I sea kayak and wanted optics that would fit in a chest pocket and not be lamented if dropped overboard. We both found the focusing to be aggravatingly difficult. The focus "sweet spot" is almost impossible to find, and coupled with the budget optics, we didn't get a bargain.

Mar

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Exactly what I wanted

By Justin2

from Washington state

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Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Quick acquisition

Comments about Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18:

I use it as a lightweight general purpose monocular. I wanted something tiny & light that feels solid enough for outdoor use. Finding this new for [$] and being able to try it in store sold me instantly. I could never imagine anyone complaining about the optical quality on this monocular: it's dirt cheap, but still actually looks good (for reference sake I'm more a photographer than outdoorsman and am used to spending $1000s for "good glass.")The only constructive criticism I could provide Brunton (why I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars) would be- 1. offer an identical model that's submersibly waterproof lol2. Maybe on the waterproof model offer a tiny eyecup, tiny can be better than nothingbottomline: this thing's great at what it was designed to do and be.

Dec

2009

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Get what you pay for

By Huttah!

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Use
Light weight

Cons

Poor Construction

Best Uses

Child's toy
Disposable scope

Comments about Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18:

I wanted an inexpensive, compact scope for traveling and hiking. Something that if it got lost or destroyed, I wouldn't be too upset. I picked up this scope at my local REI store. When I got it home I noticed a flaw in the lens coating. Which, while it didn't effect the view, was not what I wanted to pay for. I returned it and the second one I purchased had the same issue plus a chunk missing from the threading on the eye piece. Should have checked in the parking lot I suppose. I was too short on time to return it. My guess would be that you'd have to open and inspect several in the store before you got a 'good' one.

Jul

2011

3.0

At least they're light

By Old Feet Smell Sweet

from Albuquerque NM

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Pros

Easy To Use
Light weight

Cons

Barrel Distoration
Color Fringing

Best Uses

Light Weight Hiking

Comments about Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18:

Expensive for the quality, but I purchased because of the light weight. Optics are equivalent to those $15 dollar Baska binoculuars sold on sale at that other sports retailer that sells lower quality merchandise, since it's a monocular it should be less than $10 :).

CONS: significant barrel distortion and color fringing between dark and light objects. Clarity and contrast is below average. Focus is very touchy on distant objects. It will focus down to about 24" (but who cares?). The carrying case weighs almost as much as the monocular, so ultra-lighters might want to use something else for protecting it

PROS: Light weight.

SUMMARY: Below average optics, but very light and meets my basic requirements to see at distance. Overpriced for the quality

May

2011

2.0

Not Worth its Weight or Cost

By Grizzled Veteran

from Twin Cities, MN

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Pros

Lightweight
Nice Color Selection

Cons

Poor Construction
Poor in low light
Sticky Focus
Very Small Focus Area

Best Uses

Eye Chart Cribbing

Comments about Brunton Echo Pocket Scope - 7 x 18:

I wanted a monocular for casual use on canoe and backpack trips. It worked well in the store, but in the field it is difficult to focus and objects are fuzzy around the edges. It is useful for 'in the pinch' viewing of landscape features or distant objects. But, its not really useful for extended viewing, such as wildlife. Overall, I find my camera with its telephoto features performs better. So, this item is now in my pile of garage sale gear.