Minox Nautic Binoculars

The BN Nautic 7×50 DC includes an integrated digital compass and a multicoated lens system, with 7-power magnification and a 50mm objective lens for sharp visibility in dim light.
Features include an LED display for the compass, a barometer, altimeter, thermometer, clock and stopwatch. The BN 7×50 C has the same optics with an analog compass. MSRP is $299 (BN 7×50 C) and $699 (BN 7×50 DC, pictured). Minox USA, Plainfield, N.H., (866) 469-3080. www.minox.com/usa
This article originally appeared in the October 2011 issue.