Date:         Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:49:03 -0400
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From:         Joe Halloran <lowkey@SPEAKEASY.NET>
Subject:      recommendations and local source for "backpacking" binoculars?
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Sorry if this is off-topic...

I am about to go to California on Aug 1st camping in Big Basin.  The = focus knob is broken on my small binoculars (Zeiss 8x20)and I need a = lowend (80-200 dollars) pair small enough for a pocket and a local = source to get them - no time for mail order -=20

Anybody have a favorite brand and/or a favorite local store?  You can = reply off list if you like.

Thanks for any info...

Joe Halloran
lowkey@speakeasy.net




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