The military-specification Newcon Optik 8x30 AN Military Binoculars are favored by special operations and law enforcement units, but they also make good universal binoculars at a reasonable weight. These binoculars' individual focusing system allow you to set them specifically for your eyes once, and enjoy a depth of field from 60' to infinity without need of any readjustment. There are comfortable 17mm eye reliefs, and the 8x30 AN M22 are tested to withstand substantial shock and moisture impact.  They are no-nonsense, utilitarian, 8x midsize binoculars; that's stocky and easy to hold.