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This is one example of a product whose name tells you a lot about what you get when you purchase it. The Steiner 12x40 Predator Pro Compact Hunting Binoculars are top tier compact hunting binoculars at an extremely affordable price for many reasons. In a blog post last month, I wrote about Steiner military marine binoculars and of the legendary innovation and quality that people have expected from Steiner for over 60 years. Be it their innovations in lens coatings, or their precision German optics, binocular aficionados always consider Steiner Binoculars when making a purchase.

Let's talk a little about what makes the Steiner Predator Pro Compact Binoculars so great. First off, they feature a unique high contrast lens coating that makes game "pop" in green foliage. This allows the user to better discern subjects in heavily forested regions and pick out the minutest detail. Steiner utilizes a technology called the Color Adjusted Transmission (CAT) lens coating that makes red and brown colors stand out against green backdrops. It furthermore improves visibility during low-light conditions, meaning you won't be caught off guard during dusk and dawn.

Furthermore, these Steiner 12x40 Hunting Binoculars features new NBR rubber armoring that makes it durable and also as close to silent as possible during use. Furthermore, the armoring makes these binoculars easier to grip in wet weather. 18.5mm eye relief make it possible to use these binoculars while also wearing eyeglasses, and the soft, fold down eye cups are more comfortable that traditional cups for all operators.

If that isn't enough, these hunting binoculars come in at a comfortable 24 ounces and include a simple to use neck strap. Furthermore, our current promotion for Steiner binoculars is still going on: Buy any Steiner Binocular and get a FREE Steiner Logo Hat! This is in addition to our Free Shipping and Handling and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, making Optics Planet the place to buy your next pair of Steiner Binoculars.

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The Streamlight Stinger DS C4 LED Flashlight is a top choice for law enforcement, police, paramedics, and other first responders. There are countless reasons why you will want this flashlight, but the first and foremost is that based on 46 reviews, the Streamlight Stinger DS has a PERFECT RATING of 5.0/5.0 from our customers.

A law enforcement flashlight demands reliability, performance, utility, and low operating costs. The Streamlight Stinger DS meets all these needs. Its aluminum body and shockproof design, complete with a rubberized non-slip grip make it so that you can count on this Streamlight Flashlight in any situation. Still, this flashlight is fairly lightweight weighing only 12.8 ounces. For police and first responder LED flashlight needs, the Streamlight Stinger offers 18,000 candela peak beam intensity and 160 lumens of measured system output. And what about utility? Sometimes you may need a bright light to assess a situation, but once you've assessed the situation you would prefer a dimmer light. This flash light has you covered with 3 brightness modes- low brightness output, medium brightness output, and high brightness output.

Finally, a flashlight designed as a professional use flashlight has to have a low operating cost- meaning no alkaline batteries. The Streamlight Stinger DS LED Flashlight features Nickel cadmium batteries that are rechargeable up to 1,000 times! The C4 LED design lasts up to 50,000 hours too- making this flashlight an investment that will save you significant money over the course of its life.

Streamlight is known for top performance flashlights and the Stinger DS C4 LED is no different. It should come as no surprise that the Stinger DS was the winner of the 2008 Optics Planet Brilliance Award for Best Flashlight and is one of our best selling flashlights for law enforcement, medics, first responders, pilots and all professionals who need a reliable, multi-functional economical flashlight in their line of work.

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OpticsPlanet is excited to announce our OPMOD line of custom tactical optics. OpticsPlanet is teaming with top riflescope, red dot sight and military optics manufacturers to bring innovative improvements to some of the most popular rifle optics products on the market. The weapon accessory product specialists at OpticsPlanet are real users of tactical gear who talk to thousands of our customers every year. Our in depth product expertise and knowledge of user experience gives OpticsPlanet unique insight into potential tactical optics improvements that we are excited to bring to market with our OPMOD line of products. OPMOD products are available exclusively at OpticsPlanet and Tactical Store upon release. The first product launch of the OPMOD series is the L-3 EOTech OPMOD EXPS2 Holographic Sight This EOTech Holographic Sight has several unique upgrades over the popular EOTech XPS-2 red dot sights. To learn more about this and other future exciting additions to the OPMOD family, visit www.OPMOD.com.

At Optics Planet we see interest in Red Dot Sights growing almost daily. Seemingly every manufacturer offers a red dot sight, with a wide variety of features and construction, and prices ranging from $30 to $1600. If you are looking to buy your first red dot sight, how do you choose? We soon hope to have a red dot guide to go with our other fantastic product guides, but in the mean time we've picked out a red dot scope our customers simply love. Feel free to browse yourself- go to our red dot sight section and look through the products. Definitely check out the product reviews- our customers are very happy to share their thoughts for your benefit!

The Bushnell Trophy 1x32 Red Dot Scope was the 2008 Optics Planet Brilliance Award winner for Best Value Red Dot Sight. Red Dot Sights allow for nearly lightning fast target acquisition and highly accurate aiming at shorter distances with minimal or no magnification. Bushnell's line of red dot sights offer amazing value combined with great features, such as the T-Dot Reticle, shown to the right. The Bushnell 730132 Red Dot Sight features a Red/Green dot for use in almost any lighting condition- happy product owners have said that they were able to use this sight on a sunny day in the woods with no squinting or eye strain! This performance across all amounts of light is not only due to the laser technology involved, but the multiple lens coatings that Bushnell applies to every sight which dramatically increases performance in low-light situations and minimizes glare.

If you are looking for a value red-dot sight for your firearm (including rifles and shotguns) definitely consider the Bushnell Trophy 1x32 Red Dot Scope for your needs. Bushnell has a long history of providing top value products, and this sight is no different. Be sure to visit Optics Planet for more great red dot sights, rifle scopes, binoculars, and more with free shipping & handling over $29.95!

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5.11 Tactical is one of the top brands in tactical gear but did you also know that 5.11 makes the flashlights that many law enforcement and security professionals are using? Law enforcement flashlights need to be powerful, reliable, rugged, and built to minimize cost after purchase- that means not only does it need to be designed and engineered for performance in any condition, it cannot depend on costly batteries that need to be replaced. The 5.11 Tactical PC3.300 Light for Life Flashlight meets all those requirements, and this makes it one of the highest recommend products in the category of tactical and police flashlights.

The 5.11 53001 Flashlight recharges in 90 seconds, offering 2 offers of up-time in between charges (1 hour standard, 1 hour reserve mode.) There are NO batteries to replace for the lifetime of this product! The power system behind this 511 Tactical Flashlight is rated at 50,000 charge/discharge cycle. At a charge a day, it'll take 135 years to wear the power system out. Want to use it non-stop for 24 hours, charging it every 2 hours? Well, it will last 12 years then. Pretty impressive!

Coming in at 16 ounces and 11.5 inches long, this flash light packs some serious punch with a peak output of 270 lumens! Standard mode offers an impressive 90 lumens and even in reserve mode you still get 25 lumens (useful for extending the usable time for your flashlight when you don't need as much light.) In addition this 5.11 Light For Life Flash Light has quite the rugged design, making it temperature, water and impact resistant. With its premium LED flashlight technology, this flashlight is the one you will want to have by your side in any situation.

5.11 Tactical Flashlights ship via free UPS over $29.95- and on top of that there are no heavy metals used to make this product... making it an extremely environmentally friendly flashlight choice! Be sure to order your 5.11 Tactical PC3.300 Light for Life Flashlight today at Optics Planet today!

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The ATN Viper Night Vision Goggles/Scope NVGOVIPR10 is one of the top value night vision products on the market. Winner of the 2009 Optics Planet Brilliance Award for Best Night Vision Product under $500 the ATN Night Vision, and many other night vision products, are perfect for home security, camping, fishing, scouting or paint balling.

This Gen 1+ Night Vision unit offers top performance per dollar. For hobbyist activities, there is no need to spend $1,500 or even more on a Gen 3 night vision product! All the performance you need is available in a Gen 1 model. Fishing, camping, basic home security- these are tasks that are usually fulfilled by Gen 1 Night Vision Goggles. ATN, with all of their experience in making night vision products, has maximized the performance of a Gen 1 night vision product with the ATN Viper Night Vision Goggles/Scope.

The ATN Viper Night Vision Goggles head mount and monocular fits snug, for maximum comfort. The 1:1 magnification provides accurate imagery that will not make you disoriented. ATN Night Vision is the pinnacle of achievement in night vision. For that matter, ATN has become synonymous over the years for high quality night vision products, and our customers rave about the value and performance of their night vision products. If you are looking for a hands-free unit, the ATN Viper 15061 product page has more information on configurations for hands-free use, including the ability to use it in conjunction with a camera or camcorder!

The ATN Viper 15061 comes with a soft carrying case, instructional manual, and a lithium battery- everything you need to get started with your new night vision goggles! And don't forget ATN's limited 2 year warranty too, where they will fix your product right in their San Francisco service center. Be sure to make Optics Planet your source for night vision products, and all of your optics needs!

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The Nikon 10x42 Monarch ATB Binoculars are an excellent value for your hunting kit. Every hunter knows that next to your gun and scope, your binoculars are one of the most important tools to ensure an excellent hunting experience. These roof prism binoculars offer fantastic performance for under $300, and come with an optional free lens cleaning pen to keep your binocular in tip top shape.

First off- all the different specs on binoculars can be Greek for some people. Don't fret! We're here to help! Be sure to check out our popular how to buy binoculars guide. If that isn't enough, Optics Planet has product specialists that are ready to answer any questions you have to help you pick the perfect set of binoculars for all your needs!

Nikon Binoculars have been at the sides of bird watchers, hunters, and outdoorsmen for decades. Experts around the world recommend Nikon for birding binoculars, compact binoculars and so much more.

So why Nikon 10x42 Monarch Binoculars? These fog-proof, waterproof, shockproof binoculars features rubber armoring and extended eye reliefs to provide durability and comfort out in the field. When you want to see that elk up close, you can rely on the 10x optical zoom- and with a 42mm objective lens even in the low light of dawn or dusk you'll still be able to see clearly. The Nikon 10x42 Monarch 7295 Binoculars come with a convenient travel case to keep your binoculars protected when not in use- always important when you're on the go.

Don't delay- these Nikon Binoculars are flying out the door! At under $300 these Nikon Monarch ATB binoculars are one of the top values in the category of hunting binoculars. For all your binocular and optics needs, be sure to make Optics Planet your one stop shop this summer for all your birdwatching, hunting, and outdoors needs!

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