Best Sports Binoculars

I like sports. I go to a lot of games, mostly baseball, football, and some college basketball. The only problem is that, on my salary and budget, I can only afford the nosebleed seats. Not only can I not see the game well from up there, but the snack guy rarely makes an appearance up there.

After missing a few too many important plays, I made two great decisions. One, I can get up and get my own snacks. Two, I needed to get a good pair of binoculars for sporting events.

I had borrowed several pair from friends over the years. While I appreciate my friends letting me sponge off of them like that, I found the binoculars were always clumsy and it was hard to follow the game.

After looking around for some time, I finally found a couple of choices that I liked. Iâve listed them below.

One consideration I made was that whatever binoculars I chose, they had to be compact and lightweight. I didn’t need to be lugging around a big pair of lenses around my neck. It’s usually too hot in the summer at baseball games or I’m bundled up in winter for football games to have these strapped to me. I wanted something I could fit in my pocket, or at least a small case.

Here are a few of the models I took a look at.

During rain and snow, it’s best to find a pair of waterproof compact binoculars. They should be light enough to move quickly and prevent water from seeping in and ruining your investment. Here are a few that I looked at.

I looked at a few of these in my travels. They felt good to my hands. These cameras allow you to take digital pictures while you're watching the game. I don't want to get into the legality of taking pictures during a game, but they are good for watching and photographing your child's game.

Some of these are reasonably priced, while others can put a dent in your wallet.

I decided to buy the Bushnell Xtra-Wide 4x 30mm Binoculars. I like the wide field of view and the fact that I don't have to adjust the image when I'm moving. Some day I'll upgrade to a more expensive pair, but, for now, these will do the job.

Unless I can get my SuperBowl tickets this year! Hey, it could happen!