Californian optics brand Nocs Provisions’ range of colorful binoculars and monoculars is split into three families: the beginner-friendly Standard Issues, the all-rounder Field Issues and the sophisticated and more expensive Pro Issues. Earlier this year, I tested the and found them to be a very smart pair mid-sized bins. Featuring Nocs’ trademark ridged texture, which is both attractive and grippy; solid clarity; and easy to use features – I was suitably impressed.
The are always going to have the edge over monoculars when it comes to overall image quality and field of vision. However, regardless of how you feel when it comes to , the latter does have the twin advantages of weight and portability, which can be a massive plus if you’re looking for optics to take on outdoor adventures. So, I was intrigued to try what Nocs calls ‘the one eyed complement to the 32mm Field Issue Binocular’, the brand new Field Tube 8x32, a compact monocular designed with packability in mind.
The Field Tube features Nocs’ distinctively colorful ‘Rugged Wave Grip’: the ribbed texture that provides a non-slip hold in the hand. I like this bright and modern design, quite at odds with the stereotypical dull colors binoculars often sport. It’s certainly the first thing that jumps out at you when you liberate the Field Tube from its box.
It’s a neat little unit, beautiful in its simplicity. The embossed gold of the Nocs logo and the key specifications on the focus wheel are nice to.