Bushnell H20 2 8x25 Roof

• Compact folding roof design: The dual-hinge body folds down small for easy packing in a jacket pocket, daypack, or glove box, making these binoculars practical for travel, casual wildlife viewing, and days around the water.
• Fully multi-coated optics: Multiple anti-reflective coatings help preserve brightness and contrast, so the image stays clearer in overcast light, at dusk, or when looking across reflective surfaces such as water.
• Schmidt/Pechan roof prisms: The roof-prism layout keeps the binocular slim and easy to grip while maintaining the straight-barrel shape many users prefer for quick handling and storage.
• Waterproof and fogproof construction: Nitrogen filling and sealed construction help prevent internal fogging and keep the binocular usable in rain, spray, and changing temperatures.
• 8x25 configuration: The 8x magnification gives useful reach for sightseeing and general observation, while the 25 mm objective keeps weight and bulk low for everyday carry.

About the Bushnell H20 2 Series

Bushnell H20 2 is a binocular series developed for users who need a practical optic for outdoor use around water, travel, and general recreation. Bushnell refreshed the H2O lineup in 2021, expanding it across compact and full-size formats so the range covers everything from pocket binoculars to larger models for more extended observation. Across the series, the emphasis is on dependable field use rather than specialist features: fully multi-coated glass optics, BAK-4 prisms, and a construction intended to cope with wet conditions and frequent transport.

The H20 2 family includes roof-prism, Porro-prism, and folding roof-prism designs, which lets the series serve different priorities such as compactness, wider hand-filling bodies, or easy stowage. Bushnell positions these binoculars for activities such as camping, road trips, beach use, and viewing on the water, so the design focuses on straightforward handling and environmental resistance. An aluminum body with a textured rubber exterior helps balance durability with manageable weight, while IPX7 waterproof and fogproof construction supports use in rain, spray, and humid conditions where ordinary binoculars can quickly become inconvenient.

About the Bushnell H20 2 8x25 Roof

The Bushnell H20 2 8x25 Roof is the compact member of the H20 2 binocular line, built for users who want a binocular that is easy to carry all day and simple to keep close at hand. Its 8x magnification gives enough reach for coastal viewing, sightseeing, sporting events, and casual nature observation without making the image overly difficult to hold steady. Paired with a 25.00 mm objective lens, it stays small enough to suit travel and day-use where a larger binocular would be left behind.

The optical system combines fully multi-coated lenses with a Roof - Schmidt/Pechan prism layout. In practice, that means a slimmer shape and a cleaner external profile than bulkier prism systems, while the coatings help maintain contrast and reduce the washed-out look that can appear in bright glare or flat weather. The 120.00 m/1000m field of view is wide enough for scanning shorelines, trails, and open viewpoints, giving the binocular an easy, general-purpose feel rather than a narrow, tunnel-like image.

Its compact body is supported by a dual hinge design that folds down efficiently for storage. The aluminium housing, waterproof sealing, and nitrogen-filled fogproof construction make it a sensible choice for wet-weather outings, boating environments, and changing temperatures. With an 11.00 mm eye relief and 3.13 mm exit pupil, it is best suited to daylight and bright twilight use, where its portability becomes the main advantage. This is a binocular for keeping weight low while still having enough optical performance for real observation.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell, who began selling optical products from a photographic shop in Pasadena, California. The company built its name around practical sports optics and has long focused on products for hunting, target shooting, birding, and nature observation. Its range extends across binoculars, riflescopes, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras, giving the brand a broad presence in outdoor and shooting equipment.

Within the optics market, Bushnell is known for offering distinct product families such as Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics, each aimed at different users and applications. The company has also developed proprietary features such as EXO Barrier, a lens coating designed to repel water, oil, dust, and debris. That combination of wide category coverage and application-focused design has made Bushnell a familiar name for users who want field-ready optics with straightforward, functional specifications.

Main Features

• Series: Bushnell H20 2
• Product type: Pocket binoculars
• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 25.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 120.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 6.88 °
• Exit pupil: 3.13 mm
• Eye relief: 11.00 mm
• Close focus: 6.33 m
• Body type: Dual hinge
• Housing material: Aluminium
• Length: 101.00 mm
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: No
• Colour: Blue

Warranty

20 years. Bushnell covers this binocular with a 20-year warranty, giving long-term support for a compact optic intended for regular outdoor use and travel.