Seek What Lies beyond with this unique monocular.
My sons and I have been involved with Cub Scouts and BSA for the past ten years. We have been on dozens of extended day hikes, overnight campouts, and have had the pleasure of visiting the Philmont Scout Range twice in the past few years for 50+ mile, 12-day treks through the North Country. Early in our Cub Scouting history, we started out with totes full of heavy camping gear, tents, sleeping bags, shovels, etc., while essentially car-camping.
We then learned a bit more about camping and moved into lighter-weight backpacking equipment, smaller tents, backpacking towels/chairs, bare essentials, and away from bulkier/heavier gear. Many of the activities revolved around observing nature, the environment, or navigation. We had considered binoculars but felt that most options were too heavy and bulky, and that other luxury items were more critical when considering weight and space. However, a monocular device like the Zero Tube from NOCS Provisions seemed to offer most of the benefits of binoculars at a fraction of the size and weight.
The Zero Tube Waterproof Monocular device arrived in a 5 1/2 inches long by 2 5/8 inches tall by 2 3/8 inches thick steel-blue-colored retail package. The cover panel displayed the product name in large bold font, a small descriptor along the bottom right, 10×25 along the bottom left, and a large image of the blue monocular device along the center of the panel. I appreciated the belt/visor clip, the ribbed, raised outer surface, and the compact design.
The left side panel provided the product dimensions (4.33” x 1.57”, 110mm x 40mm, 205g/7.2. ounce) and package contents list (monocular, bag, lanyard). The right side panel provided company contact information and a UPC barcode. The top panel provided a cardboard hanging loop and various product manufacturing labels. The front/bottom panel showed a side-profile image of the monocular device, clip, and ribbed surface. Lastly, the back panel provided information about the IPX7 waterproof nature, nitrogen sealed optics, an educational QR code link, 10X magnification, 1.5m/4.9F close focus, 16.3mm/0.64 eye relief, 25mm/0.98 lens size, and 6.5 degree/341feet at 1000 yards/114m at 1000meters field of view).
I lifted the front panel and was pleased to find that the inner cardboard box served as the two-step instruction manual: 1. Twist out the eyecup counterclockwise 2. Focus the Optic by twisting the outer half toward the left to see things closer or to the right, to see things further away. As a bonus, the instructions noted that you can use the monocular with glasses without performing step one. The lower section of the box had a cardboard tray with the monocular device, wristlet lanyard, carry bag, and microfiber cloth. I removed the tray containing the 6.6-ounce by 4 3/8 inches long by 1 9/16 inches diameter blue-colored monocular device and found a few fun design flares. Each side flap provided two icons that represented “recommended activities,” line scouting (typo on the box said “scounting”), wayfinding, creature spotting, and a jovial “don’t be a creeper” suggestion/warning. The inner/lower panel of the lower box had a fun image of a monocular wielding backpacking raccoon. Lastly, the cardboard tray provided a QR code, and demonstrated how to use the monocular with an iPhone camera.
The inner portion of the lower tray housed the monocular device and accessories. First, you will find a 5 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches square microfiber lens cloth. Second, you will find a 2 3/4 inches wide by 6 1/4 inches tall drawstring bag. The blue-steel bag featured a fun, silky outer material, attractive and well-placed stitching, and a black nylon drawstring with a locking mechanism. You can loop the smaller segment of the wrist lanyard over the 3/4 inches wide by 11/16 inches long side clip to gain additional control against unexpected drops. You can wrap the monocular with the microfiber cloth and then insert the entire device into the carry bag. I liked that the microfiber cloth provided a bit of lens protection, but I would have preferred lens caps to better protect the lenses in transit. I have seen rubberized lens caps and elastic/shock-cord caps that covered both ends of other lights and optics. Perhaps I will need to create my own end caps with my 3D Bambu Labs A1 printer.
The compact monocular device was easy to use, lightweight, and easy to carry. The end nearest the pocket/bag clip arrived in its collapsed form. You can grip the body with one hand and turn the eyepiece counterclockwise through up to three clicks. Place the eyepiece next to your eye and turn the distal half until your desired image is in focus. If you desire to use the monocular with glasses or with an iPhone camera, you can leave the monocular in its condensed form. I was impressed with the improved distance visibility and with the ability to photograph through the lens. As a few examples, I was able to see details on my dog at a distance that my eye could not evaluate alone. Additionally, I was able to read signs, images, and words more clearly. My middle son and I took the monocular device on a recent campout and visualized nature formations, animals, and other scouts from a distance.
The Zero Tube device provided a fun and rewarding add-on for our outdoor experiences. The nitrogen-sealed lenses did not fog up when changing temperatures and delivered a reliable single-lens product. I appreciated the size, weight, carry bag, and overall design, but would have liked the setup to have some lens protection or foam caps. One caveat was that the website stated that the lenses should be protected from most types of damage except direct lens strikes. Furthermore, they offer a No-Matter-What, no questions lifetime warranty. I hope never to need to utilize the warranty, but I am thankful that it is provided.
Another complication was with the finicky phone/monocular positioning for photography. It took some finagling to center the image for a photo. In the time it takes to position the camera/lens and snap the photo, the object may shift or move, requiring further time investment. I read several of the website’s reviews regarding their mounts. Several felt they were cumbersome and not effective. After a few trial/error sessions, I could align the monocular with the correct (there are three cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro Max) camera to capture my desired image. Lastly, the price may be a bit steep for some at ~$180.
For those looking to see things at a distance without using bulky, heavy, binoculars, look to the Zero Tube Monocular. I enjoyed the ability to see at a distance more than capturing photographs.
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