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REI Co-op XR 8 x 25 Waterproof Binoculars
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An excellent value, the REI XR 8 x 25 binoculars are compact and lightweight enough to go just about anywhere and deliver outstanding imaging.
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- Long eye relief enhances viewing comfort by reducing eye strain regardless of whether user is wearing eyeglasses or not
- Twist up/down eyecups make it easy for eyeglass wearers to enjoy a full field of view
- Shockproof, rubberized aluminum body construction for rugged use in the field; water- and fog-proof thanks to sealed O-rings and nitrogen filling
- Excellent close focus ability allows user to have a sharp view of images at a short distance
- Includes carry case, neck strap, lens cleaning cloth and instructions for usage
- Great for bird watching, travel, sports spectating and nearly any outdoor adventure
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Binocular Size | Compact |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Lens Coating | Fully Multicoated |
| Added Protection | Rubber Coating |
| Weather Resistant | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Fogproof | Yes |
| Real Angle of View | 7 degrees |
| Apparent Angle of View | 56 degrees |
| Field of View | 367 feet |
| Minimum Focus | 3.3 feet |
| Relative Brightness | 9.6 |
| Exit Pupil | 3.1 millimeters |
| Eye Relief | 18 millimeters |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 4.4 x 1.5 inches |
| Weight | 14 ounces |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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Tony P
Southern Pines, NC
Great Binos for the Price!
13 years ago
I just recently took delivery of these REI Binos, and I am really impressed! I have several binos, all more expensive than these, but these are really nice for the money. I was especially impressed with the range of the diopter adjustment. My eyes are extremely different, and most binos don't have enough range in the diopter adjustment on the right eyepiece to bring both sides into complete focus for my eyes, but these do! I had a different 8 X 25 waterproof compact binocular that succumbed to being less than waterproof and now I'm glad they did, or I wouldn't have purchased these. Great buy for the money. Good quality of construction and quality glass lenses.
Yes , I recommend this product
Jefe52
Seattle,WA
Excellent Quality and Value
17 years ago
My wife bought a pair of these last year, and having broke mine I borrowed hers for a weekend of hunting. I've used and owned a lot of binoculars, but this pair I found fantastic for the money. Particularly impressive is the quality of the lenses. Most of the time in this price range you don't find a set of lenses that match, so you always have the perception that you're looking thru two separate tubes. Not so with these. Images were crisp, clear, and balanced. Once dialed in you get a great image down to within 2-3 yards of where you stand. The 8 power gives a great field of view with ample light when in the woods. Very light and did not cause any neck strain.
Yes , I recommend this product
Bird1
Denver,CO
Competent not exceptional
17 years ago
Good small form factor bins at a reasonable price point are very hard to find. These are o-ringed and nitrogen purged, and water/dust resistant. I plan on using them when we can't pack our good bins due to space or risky travel. Good long eye relief, I can use them with my glasses on. Come with top/bottom lens covers and rugged cordura case. Sticky central focus, but otherwise rugged. Good daypack bins; not substitute for good 8x42 for serious viewing.
Yes , I recommend this product
Andy S
Minnesota
No regrets
13 years ago
I compared these to similar models @ REI. I found the single pivot point easier to use than models with dual pivot points. Views from both eyes line up effortlessly. images are even, bright and crisp. In use at a baseball game, 8x magnification seemed just right, 10x might have produced too much image jitter with handheld use. Lens caps for eyepieces can be secured, but the others can not and are sure to be lost. Great specifications and performance at this price point, small enough to become a regular part of my daypack.
LlamaDragon
St. Louis, Mo
Good Binoculars, No Complaints
17 years ago
I bought these as a gift for my dad for backpacking trips, but ended up using them ourselves to track our lost dog through the fields in countryside after he escaped from the dog sitter. I'm not too familiar with the world of binoculars, but these were light, sturdy, easy to adjust, and bright and clear enough to follow a small red dog through a brown grassy field at 1/4 mile or more.
Yes , I recommend this product
veloseo
San Francisco
Light but shaky and narrow
13 years ago
First let me say I have had great luck with REI bins; I picked these up as a last minute emergency pair having left my quality glass at home. My first impression; "This will probably be fine". Not "wow" or "niice". The lightweight compact binos suffer from being too light to hold steady, the 10x25 version of these bins were just too unstable for me so I purchased the 8x25's. A little weight really does go a long way with binoculars in stabilizing your hands, and if your worried about the weight get some double straps, it really does lighten the load. The image in these was not very satisfactory; besides the claustrophobic sensation of the narrow field of view and poorly aligned lenses, the image was far less crisp than adequate. From 20 meters I was having trouble making out detail on some fairly large birds. I have used the REI 8x32's and they are a magnitude better quality at a very slight weight and price penalty (129.00 vs 85.00) and I would opt for that pair over these for a compact, portable bottom-of-the-backpack "just in case" pair of binoculars.
Hummer watcher
Greenville, SC
Do you wear glasses?
13 years ago
Finally a pair for people who wear glasses. I love these!
Yes , I recommend this product
Bob54
Madison, WI
Poor Quality
5 years ago
The left eye piece fell off (broken) while focusing center dial. The binoculars hadn't been dropped or misused, in fact they had hardly been used at all. Thin plastic where the break occurred, this product will not hold up with heavy use.
Age:75 or over
No, I do not recommend this product
craig1948
Portland, OR, United States
Stopped working
9 years ago
I bought these sometime back and was using them for the third time. The left lens went dark. No abuse. They look brand new.
No, I do not recommend this product