Good hunting binoculars help you spot game before it spots you, and judge a shot, a rack or a ridgeline from a long way off. Our collection covers waterproof, fog-proof binoculars for hunting in 8x42, 10x42 and compact formats, with bright glass for first and last light. Not sure which to pick? Start with the guide below.

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Waterproof Binoculars

We only list a pair here if its spec sheet shows an IPX7 rating, the waterproof standard for immersion up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes. Splash-resistant IPX4 models live elsewhere in the store, so these waterproof binoculars are exactly what the label says.

Waterproof or water-resistant: what is the difference?

Water-resistant binoculars handle rain; waterproof binoculars handle a dunking. The IP rating tells you which you have:

Rating What it means Good for
IPX4 Protected against splashing water from any direction Light rain, spray
IPX7 Protected against immersion up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes Boats, kayaks, heavy rain, wet blinds

A pair described as waterproof with no IP rating has not told you how much water it can take. That is why this collection only includes IPX7 models.

Who needs IPX7 binoculars?

Anyone who uses binoculars near open water or in all-day rain. That means boaters and kayakers, duck hunters, coastal birders and anyone who leaves binoculars in a wet pack. For time on the water, also see our marine binoculars.

Our IPX7 models

Model Size Best use
8x42 pro birding 8x42 Birding in wet weather, tripod adapter
10x42 pro marine 10x42 Boating, lighter to hold
10x50 bird watching 10x50, 730 g (25.7 oz) Birding at dawn and dusk
10x50 hunting, camo 10x50 Stand and blind hunting
10x50 camo with compass 10x50 Hunting and navigation
10x50 military, with or without compass 10x50 Green, rugged use
12x50 safari 12x50, 730 g (25.7 oz) Distant wildlife
12x50 pro 12x50, 1,046 g (36.9 oz) Long range, best on a tripod

Does waterproof mean fog proof?

Not necessarily. A waterproof body keeps water and dust out. Fog proofing, usually done by filling the body with dry gas, stops the inside of the lenses from misting when you move between cold and warm air. Check each spec table. Outer lenses can still mist up: give them a minute or wipe them with a lens cloth.

Caring for waterproof binoculars

After saltwater, rinse the body under gentle fresh water, then let it dry with the eyecups up and the caps off. Blow sand off the lenses before you wipe them. Store the pair dry, not in a sealed wet case. Our hunting binoculars and birding binoculars pages list which of their models are IPX7.

Frequently asked questions

Do waterproof binoculars float?

Not by themselves. IPX7 means a pair survives being submerged up to 1 m for 30 minutes; it says nothing about buoyancy. Most binoculars sink. On a boat or kayak, add a floating neck strap so you can recover them if they go over the side.

Is IPX7 waterproof enough for kayaking?

Yes, for normal kayaking. IPX7 covers spray, rain and a short drop into shallow water. Rinse the pair with fresh water after saltwater trips. If you expect long immersion or deep water, keep binoculars in a dry bag between uses.

What does IPX7 mean on binoculars?

IPX7 is a rating from the IEC 60529 standard. The X means dust was not rated; the 7 means the device is protected against immersion in water up to 1 m (3.3 ft) deep for 30 minutes. It is a higher level of water protection than IPX4.

Are waterproof binoculars fog proof?

Not always. Waterproofing keeps water out of the body, while fog proofing stops internal condensation, usually by sealing dry gas inside. A pair can be one without the other. Check the spec table of each model for both points.