If you don’t need a ton of magnification but still want to let in a little more light, the BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42mm is the perfect optic for the job. It delivers HD performance and enough magnification to identify animals in most scenarios, but is still compact enough to take everywhere.Whether it’s your first binocular or your 50th, your glass needs to give you a bright image, feel comfortable in your hands, and be able to take a beating. The BX-2 Alpine HD binocular checks all of these boxes and more. Built around Leupold’s Advanced Optical System, it offers tried and true light transmission for extended glassing sessions, best in class glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that recreational sportsmen and sportswomen demand.It comes with Pro Gear accessories, too: including a GO Afield binocular harness, lens covers, and lens cloth. And like all Leupold binoculars, it’s fogproof, waterproof, and guaranteed to perform for life. High-Definition Clarity: Scratch And Smudge Resistant Lens Coatings Lightweight & Comfortable: Ergonomic Open Bridge Design Easy To Clean: Field Replaceable Eyecups Tripod Ready: Built-In 1/4-20 Tripod Adapter PortExtreme Climate ExposureWe make sure our optics perform at the highest level in the harshest conditions by ensuring they will survive from -40 degrees Fahrenheit all the way up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.Waterproof + FogproofFrom torrential downpours to crossing rivers, you’ll never have to worry about a Leupold binocular leaking or fogging up. Our proprietary gas blend and seals are tested to a 33-foot depth and a multitude of pressure changes.FeaturesHigh DefinitionHigh-definition, calcium-fluoride lenses ensure incredible clarity at all magnification levels.Over-Sized EyepieceAll-day glassing comfort with increased contact area, and a flexible ergonomic design.Tripod ReadyA built-in 1/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter port makes it easy to mount to a tripod.Armor CoatedThe durable housing is shrouded in a easy-grip rubber armor coating that provides a positive grasp in all conditions.Magnesium HousingLightweight but tough as nails, a rugged magnesium housing protects the optic during fast-paced action.Twist Up EyecupsFeatures twist-up eyecups and generous eye relief for comfortable extended viewing.