Vortex Solo® 10×36 Monocular

Description

Vortex Solo® 10×36 Monocular

More Reach for Wildlife, Birdwatching & Costa Rica’s Great Outdoors

When you want a little more magnification without carrying a larger optic, the Vortex Solo® 10×36 Monocular is an excellent compact option. Designed for people who spend time outdoors, this lightweight monocular is particularly well suited to Costa Rica nature guides, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and travelers who want an easy-to-carry optic for quick observations.

The 10x magnification provides extra reach compared with the Solo 8×36, helping bring distant birds, wildlife, and landscape details closer while keeping the overall optic compact. At only 4.9 inches long and 9.3 ounces, it’s easy to keep accessible throughout a day in the field.

10x Magnification in a Compact Package

The Solo 10×36 combines higher magnification with a relatively small 36mm objective lens. This makes it a practical choice when portability is important but you still want additional reach for observing distant subjects.

Whether you’re scanning the treetops for birds, checking wildlife across a river, or looking at details farther down a trail, the 10x power can help you get a closer view without adding the size and weight of larger optics.

The 6.2° angular field of view provides a focused perspective that works well when observing a subject at greater distance.

Sharp, Bright Views for Nature Observation

The Solo 10×36 uses Vortex’s SD Optical System, which helps reduce chromatic aberration for cleaner, sharper images. Fully multi-coated lenses use anti-reflective coatings across all air-to-glass surfaces to improve light transmission and help maintain clarity in changing light.

With 15mm of eye relief and a close focus of 16.4 feet, the Solo provides a useful combination of reach and practical field performance.

For Costa Rica’s birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts, that extra magnification can be especially useful when your subject is high in the canopy, across open terrain, or farther away along a trail.

Built for Costa Rica’s Outdoor Conditions

A day in Costa Rica can take you from bright open areas into humid rainforest, and outdoor gear needs to be ready for changing conditions. The Solo 10×36 is nitrogen gas purged and O-ring sealed, providing waterproof and fogproof performance when weather and temperatures change.

Its rugged rubber armor protects the exterior while giving you a secure, non-slip grip. Shockproof construction provides additional durability for active use on trails, tours, and outdoor adventures.

Easy Access When You’re Guiding or Exploring

The integrated utility clip makes it simple to keep the Solo close at hand. Attach it to compatible webbing or flat-edged surfaces on your outdoor gear so you don’t have to dig through a backpack every time something catches your attention.

For nature guides, this can be especially convenient when moving between locations and needing an optic that can be deployed quickly. For travelers, the compact size makes it easy to bring along on birdwatching excursions, rainforest tours, hikes, and wildlife adventures throughout Costa Rica.

A Compact Optic with Extra Magnification

The Vortex Solo 10×36 is a great choice when 10x magnification matters more than having the wider view of an 8x monocular. It gives nature lovers and guides additional reach while maintaining a small, lightweight form that’s easy to carry all day.

Keep it in your daypack, attach it to your gear, or carry it with the included lanyard and have a capable optic ready whenever Costa Rica’s wildlife puts on a show.

Key Features

• 10x magnification for closer views of distant wildlife and birds
• 36mm objective lens in a compact design
• SD Optical System helps reduce chromatic aberration
• Fully multi-coated lenses improve light transmission
• 15mm eye relief
• 6.2° angular field of view
• 325 ft field of view at 1,000 yards
• 16.4 ft close focus
• Durable rubber armor provides protection and a secure grip
• Nitrogen purged and O-ring sealed for waterproof and fogproof performance
• Shockproof construction for demanding outdoor use
• Utility clip provides convenient access when attached to compatible gear
• Compact 4.9-inch length
• Lightweight 9.3 oz design
• Excellent for Costa Rica nature guides, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and travelers

Specifications

Category: Monoculars
Series: Solo®
SKU: S136
Magnification: 10x
Objective Lens Diameter: 36 mm
Optical System: SD Optical System
Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated
Eye Relief: 15.0 mm
Angular Field of View: 6.2°
Linear Field of View: 325 ft @ 1,000 yds
Close Focus: 16.4 ft
Waterproof: Yes
Fogproof: Yes
Shockproof: Yes
Gas Purged: Nitrogen
Length: 4.9 in
Weight: 9.3 oz

What’s in the Box

• Solo® 10×36 Monocular
• Neck Lanyard
• Utility Clip
• Carry Case

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