The Vortex Optics Viper HD 8x42 were the best binoculars for birding in my larger review of the best binoculars. Ahead, learn more about why these binoculars were perfect for spotting winged wildlife.

One of the joys of hiking is the close observation of the natural beauty of the wilderness, and a good pair of hiking binoculars can help. High quality optics allow you to view the songbirds providing ...

Vortex makes some of the best optics for hunting—no doubt about that. And whether you've been eyeing up a new rifle scope, spotting scope, or binos, Black Friday is the time to buy them. Right now, ...