A pair of binoculars can turn to be useful for any vacation goer. A pair of binoculars is not only useful for watching birds or wildlife; it can also be great for many sports activities and for general sight-seeing. While it is true that a large pair of binoculars takes some luggage space, one can find several types of binoculars that are compact and can easily fit in any hand luggage.

One pair of excellent binoculars are the Bushnell H2O 10x25mm Compact Foldable Binoculars (130105). These binoculars have a 10 times magnification and an objective lens of 25mm. The binoculars come with a case and neck strap. The storage case can fit on a belt that is up to 2 inches wide. The dimensions of the binoculars are approximately 4.75 inches long by 3.5 inches wide by 2.25 inches high (12.1 cm x 8.9 cm x 5.7 cm) when folded in the case and 4.25 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 1.75 inches high (10.8 cm x 11.4 cm x 4.4 cm) when opened up.

As the name suggests, the Bushnell H2O 130105 binoculars are waterproof and fogproof. According to the manufacturer, the binoculars are nitrogen filled, which enhances the waterproof and fogproof capabilities. Also included is an anti-reflective multicoating for reducing glare and improving contrast. The binoculars weigh 10.2 oz (289 g) while the viewing angle is 65 degrees.

The majority of Bushnell 130105 binoculars owners seem to be very happy with their purchase. Two reviewers on Amazon, specifically a woman and a man, wrote that they bought these binoculars for bird watching and the 130105 was perfectly suited for this purpose.

One wrote that he wanted a pair of binoculars that served him while driving around the country and the man said that these Bushnell binoculars are perfect for this purpose. A man wrote that he is very happy with his Bushnell H2O binoculars as they look robust, provide good magnification and are very compact.

A woman wrote that she bought these pair of binoculars as a Christmas present for her mother. The woman wrote that her mother loves them but she has also used them herself while on the beach. A man stated that his wife dropped the Bushnell 130105 binoculars while they were canoeing and he managed to grab them just before they sank. The guy said that this incident did not cause any damage to the binoculars which proves that the binoculars are indeed waterproof.

A man stated that he has used his H2O binoculars for whale watching and they proved very suitable for such a purpose. Another reviewer wrote that these binoculars are all he needs as they are compact, rugged and very clear. According to another reviewer these Bushnell binoculars provide enough magnification, are lightweight and are easy to focus. Two reviewers said being small, lightweight and inexpensive, the Bushnell 10x25mm binoculars are also excellent for kids.

A few negative reviewers for the 130105 compact binoculars indicate that not all customers were happy with their purchase. According to one guy, the binoculars did not work for him even though he spent a lot of time trying to make them work and so did his wife. Two reviewers also stated that the Bushnell 130105 foldable binoculars do not provide a very clear display.

Another reviewer stated that his Bushnell H2O binoculars turned out to be a waste of money since one of the cylinders contained a piece of debris that was obstructing most of the view. In addition to this, he could not focus on the objects he was trying to see in the distance.

Check out the Bushnell H2O 10x25mm Compact Foldable Binoculars (130105) on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.