{"title":"Waterproof Binoculars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.ja-col{max-width:820px;line-height:1.6}.ja-col h2{margin-top:1.8em}.ja-col h3{margin-top:1.2em;font-size:1.05em}.ja-tw{overflow-x:auto;margin:1em 0}.ja-col table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:520px}.ja-col th,.ja-col td{border:1px solid #dcdcdc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.ja-col th{background:#f3f5f0}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ja-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWaterproof or water-resistant: what is the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant binoculars handle rain; waterproof binoculars handle a dunking.\u003c\/strong\u003e The IP rating tells you which you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ja-tw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it means\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtected against splashing water from any direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight rain, spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtected against immersion up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoats, kayaks, heavy rain, wet blinds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho needs IPX7 binoculars?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who uses binoculars near open water or in all-day rain.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marine-binoculars\"\u003emarine binoculars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur IPX7 models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ja-tw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8x42 pro birding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8x42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirding in wet weather, tripod adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x42 pro marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoating, lighter to hold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50 bird watching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50, 730 g (25.7 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirding at dawn and dusk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50 hunting, camo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand and blind hunting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50 camo with compass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunting and navigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50 military, with or without compass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen, rugged use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x50 safari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x50, 730 g (25.7 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistant wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x50 pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x50, 1,046 g (36.9 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong range, best on a tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes waterproof mean fog proof?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot necessarily.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for waterproof binoculars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hunting-binoculars\"\u003ehunting binoculars\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-watching-binoculars\"\u003ebirding binoculars\u003c\/a\u003e pages list which of their models are IPX7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo waterproof binoculars float?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs IPX7 waterproof enough for kayaking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does IPX7 mean on binoculars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPX7 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre waterproof binoculars fog proof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/jungleaura.com\/collections\/waterproof-binoculars.oembed","provider":"Ma boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}