The Vortex Solo R/T 8x36 is a very well-made and thoughtfully designed monocular. It has extensive rubber body armor and a well-protected eyepiece. At around 11 ounces (303 grams), it's half the ...

Vortex makes some of the best optics for hunting—no doubt about that. And whether you've been eyeing up a new rifle scope, spotting scope, or binos, Black Friday is the time to buy them. Right now, ...

The Vortex R/T monocular is a capable performer with a lightweight, tough design, impressive image clarity and good low-light capabilities, although it has a stiff focus that may improve over time.