- High power 15x magnification built in a large sturdy constructed porro binocular
- Fully coated optics with BAK-4 prisms for crisp and clear images
- Large objective lens maximizes light transmission for superior brightness and vivid images even in low-light conditions
- Ergonomic design with shock-absorbing rubber armor and non-slip grip
- Bonus pan-head tripod, tripod adapter and carrying case
Product Description
The X-trail series is made for the great outdoors! They are not only top-performance and extremely rugged, but offer an amazing value for quality optics and durability. From a wide selection of binoculars featuring wide-angled fullsize to high-powered large porros and different magnifications, you will find an X-trail to fit your style. Whether you are out in the forest or inside an arena, have them trail along with you! Backed by Limited Lifetime Warranty.... More >>
Barska X-trail 15x70 Binocularw/Tripod Adapter & Tripod
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The thread pitch on the focuser is to high so even very light pressure on the eye pieces causes them to rack back in; thus if you let your eyes or glasses touch the eyepieces you need to hold onto the focusing knob. Other than this the closest I could get them to focus was about 3X the specified close fucos distance. Otherwise very little color fringing and good sharpness all the way to the edge of field. Eye relief is nice I can get almost the whole FOV while wearing glasses. and when locked the tabletop tripod is acually quite solid
VERY disappointing to see such an easily corrected mistake in the focuser of a nice pair of binoculars with incredible “bang for the buck”
Rating: 3 / 5
I ordered these binoculars to learn more about the sky. Sure these binoculars are big and impressive looking but that is about the extent of their worth. I ordered the first pair and they provided me with the biggest non-alcohol induced headache I’ve ever experienced. The images were miles off and when my brain tried to merge them I felt like I just rode space mountain 7 times. I boxed them up and due to Amazon’s convenient return policy, I sent them back for a refund.
The next day, against better judgement, I thought that maybe I just had gotten a bad pair and again decided to order this same model. Out of the box, I didn’t even have to look through them to see a defect as the part of the plastic body surrounding the eyepiece was cracked. I still gave it the benefit of the doubt and waited until the stars came out only to learn that Jupiter apparently has a twin as does its moons. I had my wife verify this as I thought I was crazy. These were boxed up and sent back for a refund with no intention to order again.
I think part of the reason for the horrible shape of this model is Barska’s packaging. The binoculars are in plastic in a soft case in plastic then placed in a flimsy cereal box – no joke! The aluminum tripod is wrapped in bubble wrap and is jammed between the already too tight box and the binoculars. Then the over-stuffed box has plastic on the outside of it. Basically it is 3 plastic bags and a cereal box that house the fragile optics and this makes no sense to me. I wrap my garbage up better than this. Don’t risk the frustration – the bargain price just isn’t worth it.
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased these after some research hoping for a good pair of bino’s to go along with my scope. I have to say, they’ve exceeded my expectations. I use them for star-gazing and the views are truly wonderful. As others have noted, they’re heavy. However, using a good camara tripod makes this not a problem.
Some people have complained about the collimation on the Celestrons, but mine came just about perfect out of the box. My only real complaint is that the tripod adapter is a bit flimsy. There are a few ways to take care of this, but simply filling the open cavities on it with epoxy will pretty much take care of any problems.That’ll cost you about $4 in epoxy and 15 minutes of your time.
Again, these are really sweet bino’s. I’m using them more than my scope now days. They’re so handy and the viewing size really makes a difference.
I know there are better one’s available out there, but for this price, you just can’t go wrong.
Rating: 4 / 5
Overall, a very good binocular. It is pretty much what I expected in terms of finish, clarity and weight. The company’s description is pretty accurate.
My main use will be glassing from close proximity to a vehicle; I do not intend to pack it very far. So, the weight is not too much of an issue to me, heavier even, has an advantage in keeping the sight picture from shaking too much.
For those trying to pack this unit anywhere, or even in rougher vehicle transport, the case is minimal. Not really a complaint as the marketing literature promised no more. Just a note for those budget minded hikers or bikers that want to take powerfull glass with them: Double wrap or find a better form of protection for it.
An improvement from my perspective would be twofold. First, find a way to attach the tripod adapter without having to remove a screw on cover cap. I have no doubt that I will eventually lose this cover cap over time (knowing myself as I do). Second, the included tripod is cute and small, to the point of being of questionable value for my porposes. A window adapter would be much more useable. Otherwise, a full sized tripod would probably be OK for most.
The last issue I have is related to all above. The carring case has no accomadation for the tripod adapter or tripod. So again, knowing me as I know myself, I wouldn’t be too surprised to find one or both of these accessories missing at some point.
Final recommendation is pending some prolonged field time. Isn’t that the real test with binoculars? A few hours looking through them will really decide their value to me.
Rating: 3 / 5
I found these binoculars to give a clear and detailed area of focus. They are very large, but I can still use them when bird watching, although a good steady tripod should be used. I could see craters in detail on the moon and stars came into view that you could not see with the naked eye. I cannot afford the other brands but this BARSKA X Trail was well worth the money. The focus is steady and precise but the weight of the binoculars puts allot of stress on the adapter a longer and more precise screw socket would be helpful but being careful with it should keep the adapter from moving. The tripod is not very fancy but works.
Rating: 4 / 5