Review: Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x42

By Chris McCarthy, Winter 2012-13

Whether you’re scouting for big game, birding for fun, or watching the wildlife in Yellowstone, you need good optics. The Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x42 binocular is perfect for whatever activity you’re doing. Weather isn’t a factor with the RainGuard HD water-repellent lens coating, meaning rain, snow, or mist—even moisture from your own breath—won’t bead up and scatter less light. On cloudy or low-light times of the day, these binoculars bring amazing brightness to whatever you’re viewing. The tough rubber exterior provides great protection, and Bushnell also includes a sturdy carrying case, neck strap, and shoulder harness. The harness keeps the binoculars snug to your chest so when you’re hiking through steep terrain your binoculars aren’t banging around or hitting the ground. For the price, you won’t find a better pair of binoculars in this class. Available at Bob Ward's. $300; bushnell.com.