Vortex Solo® Monocular 8×36

Description

Vortex Solo® Monocular 8×36

Compact, Lightweight Viewing for Costa Rica’s Outdoors

Whether you’re guiding a wildlife tour, searching the canopy for a colorful bird, hiking through the rainforest, or exploring Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes, the Vortex Solo® 8×36 Monocular gives you a compact way to get closer to the action without carrying a full-size binocular.

With 8x magnification and a 36mm objective lens, the Solo is an excellent grab-and-go optic for Costa Rica nature guides, birdwatchers, hikers, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It’s small enough to keep in a pocket or daypack and includes a utility clip for convenient attachment to compatible gear.

For guides who are constantly moving between locations, that portability can make a big difference. Keep it within easy reach and you’re ready whenever a toucan appears in the canopy, a monkey moves through the trees, or something interesting catches your eye across the trail.

Clear Viewing for Wildlife & Birdwatching

The Solo uses Vortex’s SD Optical System to help reduce chromatic aberration and produce clean, sharp images. Fully multi-coated lenses improve light transmission throughout the optical system, helping deliver brighter views and useful clarity when observing wildlife.

The 8x magnification provides enough reach to examine distant subjects while remaining practical for quick observations in the field. The 7.5° angular field of view also gives you a broad perspective that can help when locating and following moving wildlife.

With 18mm of eye relief, the Solo is comfortable for extended viewing sessions, whether you’re observing birds from a forest trail or scanning a distant hillside.

Ready for Costa Rica’s Changing Conditions

Costa Rica’s outdoors can mean everything from bright tropical sunshine to sudden rain and humid forest conditions. The Solo is built to handle those changes.

Its nitrogen-purged and O-ring-sealed construction provides waterproof and fogproof performance, helping protect the optic from moisture and temperature changes. Durable rubber armor adds external protection while providing a secure, non-slip grip.

The shockproof construction is another advantage for guides and travelers who regularly carry their optics through trails, vehicles, boats, and other active environments.

Easy to Carry on Tours & Adventures

At only 4.9 inches long and 9.7 ounces, the Solo 8×36 is an easy optic to add to your everyday outdoor gear without adding significant bulk or weight.

The integrated utility clip allows quick attachment to compatible webbing or flat-edged surfaces, making it especially convenient for guides who want an optic available without having to dig through a backpack.

Keep it accessible while leading a birdwatching tour, exploring a national park, hiking through the rainforest, or traveling between destinations.

A Practical Monocular for Nature Guides

For professional nature guides, a compact monocular can be a useful addition to a larger optical setup. The Solo is quick to deploy and easy to carry, making it ideal for those moments when you need to show a guest something interesting or quickly check a distant subject.

It also makes a great choice for travelers who want a dedicated optic for birdwatching in Costa Rica, wildlife viewing, hiking, rainforest tours, and general nature exploration without carrying larger equipment.

From the Central Pacific to the Caribbean coast, Costa Rica offers incredible opportunities for observing wildlife. The Vortex Solo 8×36 makes it easy to keep an optic ready for whatever you encounter along the way.

Key Features

• 8x magnification for wildlife and nature observation
• 36mm objective lens balances light gathering and portability
• SD Optical System helps reduce chromatic aberration
• Fully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission
• 18mm eye relief
• 7.5° angular field of view
• 393 ft field of view at 1,000 yards
• 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 for convenient attachment to compatible gear
• Compact 4.9-inch length
• Lightweight 9.7 oz design
• Excellent for Costa Rica nature guides, birdwatchers, hikers, travelers, and wildlife enthusiasts

Specifications

Category: Monoculars
Series: Solo®
SKU: S836
Magnification: 8x
Objective Lens Diameter: 36 mm
Optical System: SD Optical System
Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated
Eye Relief: 18.0 mm
Angular Field of View: 7.5°
Linear Field of View: 393 ft @ 1,000 yds
Close Focus: 16.4 ft
Waterproof: Yes
Fogproof: Yes
Shockproof: Yes
Gas Purged: Nitrogen
Length: 4.9 in
Weight: 9.7 oz

What’s in the Box

• Solo® 8×36 Monocular
• Neck Lanyard
• Utility Clip
• Carry Case

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