Vortex solo used for hunting and wildlife watching. Compact, lightweight and easy to use. Optics arrived promptly and heavily wrapped in large bubble wrap. Thanks to a wonderful shipping dept.

I am very pleased with the Solo 8x25 Monocular by Vortex. It is a 8x power that is very handholdable without jitter in the viewfinder. I wish it had a zoom feature but I didn't see that feature when I was in the market to purchase a monocular. Perhaps...

I'm pretty pleased with this monocular... waterproof, multi-coated optics, fog proof, nice ergonomics and a life time warranty for under $ [$]!Build quality is excellent, the optics are pretty bright, and the overall impression is that it is a quality...

This is a nice monocular for field work. Not as nice as a dedicated set of quality binoculars, but this is a very portable solution. I am planning on using it on a canoeing trip, so the fact that is is waterproof is essential. The focus is a bit stiff...

Purchased just prior to a 18 day Maui trip. Easy to operate and holds up well in the sand. This was and will be the one I carry when I get back to home and work. I work for the utility company in California as a first responder and use it to verify a...

Love the product.

Lighweight, sharp image, solid feel. Had to remove 1 star for the case but over all would recommend this to a friend in a heartbeat!

Use the Solo 8x25 Monocular on hikes, at the ocean and lakes, for my upcoming Afican safari, and just recreational use. Tried other monoculars and they were hard to use. They were stiff and difficult to get focused because of a stiff slide or turning...

Small, lightweight, Strap is useless as well as the case

Image quality is ok but the contrast and sharpness are lower than my Vixen 8x20.