This model has the speciality of protecting your eyes from ultraviolet rays so sun exposure is no problem, plus it has a wide field of vision where you can see clearly even when moving.

Best features: excellent colour rendition, smooth and precise focus, comfortable to hold, enough eye relief for spectacles Key specs The prisms are secured in cages and the insides of the objective tubes are ribbed to reduce stray light and combat spurious reflections. Or if easy transportation is what you're after, there are also many telescopes that might fit the bill. Read our guide to the best travel telescopes.

Bresser Tripods & Monopods

The field of view of these 10×50 binoculars is quite wide, making them perfect for activities such as bird watching and general outdoor activities, travel and sports, among others. These binoculars are waterproof, very compact and fully multi-coated with ultimate reflection coating. Bresser Pirsch binoculars have premium guarantee against all risks, including any damage.

To ensure a firm, comfortable and secure grip, the housing of the Bresser Hunter 10×50 has a non-slip coating and can be adapted to a tripod in case of prolonged use. Barium crown glass is used in this binocular which ensures highest contrast and bright and vivid image. Best features: light yet rugged, covered in rubber armour, carry case included, good colour correction and rendition, well-balanced Key specs The Bresser range has been continuously expanded they now have a portfolio of more than 70 binoculars and spotting scopes suitable for astronomy, bird watching, hiking and rambling as well as hunting, sporting events, and marine use.All Pirsch ED models are waterproof, so whatever the weather, you are well equipped and have no need to worry – even if your binoculars accidentally become submerged in water.