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Elekon BatScanner Short Review Pros: Simple to use — just point and listen. Compact design ideal to slip in a pocket. Good sound quality and excellent microphone sensitivity. Scans across all frequencies so never miss a passing bat. Cons: Screw-on battery compartment cover would make changing batteries in the field a pain; a wrist strap [...]
Vanguard Alta + 233AO Tripod — Summary Review Pros: Extremely light, compact, easy to carry. Fluid pan head is smooth and easy to adjust, great features and quality feel. Excellent all-round package. Cons: Possibly a bit short in the leg for taller users. At 6′ 5″ I needed to extend the central column for comfortable [...]
Scopac’s “Scopac Lite” and the Cley Spy Mulepack go head to head in our Scope Carrier review. There’s no denying that a spotting scope can add a tremendous amount to your wildlife viewing enjoyment. For years I managed without one, but since getting my first one (an old Kowa acquired second hand through eBay) I [...]
I was given my LowePro Scope Porter 200 AW as a birthday present last November and I must admit I was quite surprised. I never saw myself as needing such a thing. Most times when I go birding (and I do go birding a lot) I prefer to be a Highly Mobile Unit (HMU) and [...]
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