Redfield Rebel Binos

So this past season I decided it was time for a optics upgrade. I wanted a compact, high power binocular that wouldn't break the bank. After a lot of debating and flip-flopping between Nikon, Leupold, and Redfield I went with a pair of 10x42 Redfield Rebels. Honestly I was skeptical when I first started shopping. The Rebels set me back a total of $180 and I was comparing them with Nikon's and Leupold's in the $400-500 range. The biggest downfall is the weight of the binos followed by not being fog proof, but after a hard season of use those are the only things I could find wrong with them. They are crystal clear, the image is very sharp even out to the edge, they allow alot of light in for dawn and dusk hunting. I was able to see details about 15-20 mins before by buddy could with his Leopold Wind Rivers. I hunted in alot of extreme weather this year...wind, rain, snow, 0 degree temps, rugged mountains and never had an issue. over all I would rate these a 10 for quality for the value. I honestly never thought $150 binos would be so wonderful.

Boy is that good to know. I've been looking at the $400 Niks and I just couldn't bring myself to bite the bullet. $200 is much easier to swallow...i might have to try these. --thanks

Yeah the RRebel binos are awesome.

Is it possible to get the anit-fogging liquid to spray on the lenses or will they absorb the liquid and cloud up?

I have not tried it yet but I don't think that it would have any effect since the binos are waterproof i don't think the spray would penetrate. Since it's still cold and snowy out here I'll give it a try and report back.