Recently, I received a pair of Vanguard Endeavor  ED 10×42 binoculars from the Vanguard Company, to test as part of my hunting gear as well as review the effectiveness and all around performance of the binoculars. Turkey season just opened in Missouri so I used this opportunity to “glass” a few birds in some early scouting.

The new Vanguard Endeavor 10×42 Mossy Oak binoculars have made a great stride forward with the binoculars ergonomic design. The binoculars feature a perfect thumb fit for gripping along each optic chamber. These binoculars are very suited for the hunter, bird watcher,  and outdoor use in general. When wet, the binoculars ergonomic design makes it easy for the hunter to grip, even when soaking wet!  The low light capabilities help the hunter to see clearly up until the last bit of light and even work great under a full moon!  Binoculars often fog up with drastic temperature changes and high humidity. I have found the fog proofing of the VANGUARD ENDEAVOR to be a big asset. When you breath on the binoculars or take the binoculars from a warm room out into the cold, they clear up almost immediately!

I recently turkey hunted with these binoculars in the rain just to see how they performed. The waterproof feature is a saving grace for those wet hunting days! The low light conditions did not affect the binoculars. They have very durable construction and non glare outer covering. The Mossy Oak cover is a great feature for the hunter. I found the VANGUARD ENDEAVOR 10×42 MOG to be very reliable and rugged for the value. I find these Vanguard binoculars to be very comparable to the higher end optics on the market today without having to pay an exorbitant price!

The VANGUARD ENDEAVOR 10×42 is light enough but I did notice neck strain after a day of hunting. I would recommend the Vanguard ENDEAVORS to anyone wanting a high quality binocular at a good price! Reach out and see it!

Quality

Quality of the VANGUARD ENDEAVOR 10X42 is excellent! Rugged construction with a high impact outer Mossy Oak covering is very nice. I would like to see the lower lens cover be permanently attached or offer strap connectors so the user does not loose the lower lens cover or have to hold it while using the binoculars. I would also like to see a cleaning cloth included in the package. It might be nice for the strap to be Mossy Oak to match the binoculars. The binoculars are also a bit heavy for me but I can live with that.

Reliability

Very reliable in any weather conditions. The ED Glass feature is great for low light conditions and dark cloudy and rainy days. I put the binoculars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and then took them outside to a much warmer environment. The anti-fogging lens are reliable. I also took them out in the rain (see photo) and let them set on a rock for awhile. I also submerged them in the kitchen sink for 5 minutes! No visible problem with the waterproofing. I like the focus lock ring after you find the sweet spot. A very nice feature.

Price/Value

Pricing and value is very competitive and affordable. I went to one of the "big box" stores and looked through many different brands of binoculars in that price range. I was very pleased to find that the ENDEAVOR 10X42's were comparable to some of the higher priced brands, making them a good value for the money.

Referability

I would recommend these to anyone wanting it all in one package. Binocular quality is much like a good quality sound system, it gets hard to be able to tell the difference to the untrained ear, and in this case, the untrained eye. I have used many different brands of binoculars over the years so I can see differences in the glass and optic quality. The Vanguard ENDEAVOR 10x42 binoculars stand up very well against the competition. I would

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