If you had only 1 pair of binoculars...

[JTB]

Been using Leica duovids for the past 10 years. Simply beautiful glass and can be switched from 10 to 15 power. I carry them on 10 and switch to 15 for the tripod glassing. Can find used for $1500. I sometimes carry a sworovski 8x30 while hiking and keep the Duovid in my pack but normally just take the duovids alone in an s4 gear lockdown system and carry a light carbon tripod in my pack. No complaints. See lots of game. Works great with phone skope in a pinch