The Summit Series is an economy binocular perfect for a low cost entry level binocular or as your “share with a friend” back up. You will be quite amazed at the quality of this binocular at a price well under $100. We have done a performance test comparing the Summit 10×42 binocular and found it comparable to binoculars prices in the $125-$175 range. Not only is the optics quality quite good, it is extremely light and easy to carry. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.