In selecting a binocular to use in my backpacking and mountaineering hobbies, I wanted something small, light weight, and with reasonably good optics, yet not so expensive that I'd cry in my beer for days should I drop or otherwise damage them. These binoculars seemed to be the ideal choice. Although slightly more expensive than the half-dozen other brands which I compared them with, to my eyes the Nikon Travelites had noticeably superior optics. They are compact yet comfortable to hold, and the rubber body covering provides for a secure grip. And with a weight of around 9-ounces I almost never give a second thought about adding them to my pack. I chose the 10x model, but 8x, 9x, and 12x models are also available for those with differing needs and preferences. An all around quality binocular for this price range. 5 stars

I will skip the technical mumbo jumbo and focus on the experience of using these binoculars.

When I first picked these up, I was surprised and pleased at how light and comfortable they were in my hands. My pleasure remained and my surprise quickly turned to amazement when I brought them to my glasses (Yes, I wear glasses and no, I did not take them off to try them out. I use them with my glasses on - very nice!). WOW! Beautiful color and pristine field of view - from the left of the lenses to the right the of the lenses. I did not know such a wonderful image could be seen through binoculars. Images seen are crystal clear and higher detail than what can be seen with the naked eye (or in my world - through glasses). This is true from the closest focused items to the furthest focused object. (I looked at weeds ~15' away and on the weeds I could see grains of dirt not seen with the unaided eye. Also the weeds were more distinguished than with the unaided eye. I turned to look at some nearby mountains and I clearly saw eagles riding thermals that I could not see without the binoculars).
The focus knob is easy to use, they are very easy on the eyes, the price is reasonable, and I even like the color. These would make a fine gift for most any age group and for most user levels.

These binoculars are spectacular. WOW! 5 stars

I purchased these binoculars based on the Nikon name and the low price for them. This item is of very good quality for the minimalist. They are not the most powerful binoculars by any means but they are perfect for what I wanted to use them for. We have an old set of binoculars that are more powerful but they are heavy. The Nikon Travelite is just the right size and weight for bird watching and viewing the other critters we have visiting our back yard which is pretty much a haven for small animals. 3 stars

I never owned one of these binoculars,
so I do not know how good they really are...

...but I nearly orderd a pair before I read
the suggestions on the internet to never ever
buy a zoom binocular. So before buying these
product, think (and read) about the issue
that zoom binoculars are "worse" than ordinary
binoculars. 3 stars

The binoculars offer clear magnification over an acceptably wide field. They are compact enough to carry and use for both watching baseball and football games as well as for slipping into a backpack for field use. The price is definitely a bargain for the quality. 5 stars