The first thing that struck me about the Optical Hardware Hide-Lite scope, is that it is extremely compact, and feels very solid to handle.

The 50mm objective lens delivers very bright, crisp images. The body is fully waterproof and nitrogen filled so it stands up to the elements - no problem.

In my opinion, due to its lightweight body and compact size, its the ideal carry anywhere scope. Perfect if you're out walking.

The stay on case is well designed, allowing 100% access to all the necessary areas of operation, whilst protecting the scope.

The 18x to 36x high quality eyepiece gives plenty of flexibility for the birdwatcher. It also comes complete with a lightweight tripod, allowing stable viewing along with easy portability.

The Hide-Lite retails at around £129, making it excellent value for money for the high specification below.

• High resolution prism
• Full multicoating
• 45 degree eyepiece
• Fully waterproof
• Nitrogen filled body
• 18x to 36x zoom eyepiece
• 30 year guarantee
• Cases for scope and tripod included