Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just someone who likes to wander with intention, this collection turns everyday exploration into something a little more artful.
Inspired by the Crested Caracara — a large tropical falcon woven into folklore across Central and South America — the housing features hand-painted speckles drawn from the bird's feathering. The Field Issue 8x42 binoculars are the most compact full-size binoculars Nocs has ever built. Includes a custom strap inspired by the Crested Caracara and its habitat. Part of the exclusive Nocs x Audubon collection — protecting birds and the places they need.
Serious enough for the field, compact enough for all day glassing missions. You might just call 'em the perfect pair. Featuring an oversized focus wheel and compact dimensions, the Field Issue 42mm binoculars are designed to promote the highest quality glassing experience without compromising Nocs' legendary packability. The rugged no-slip grip keeps these binos protected and comfortable in-hand no matter what you (or Mother Nature) throw at them. Built to roam with confidence, the Field Issue is waterproof with a IPX7 rating and fogproof with nitrogen-filled internal chambers, so you never miss a moment of magic.
Nocs × Audubon limited-edition collection
Discover the Nocs × Audubon limited-edition collection, where modern optics design meets conservation legacy. This collaboration brings expertly crafted binoculars, monoculars, and outdoor essentials in Audubon-inspired colorways—each piece featuring signature Nocs silhouettes with heritage details. Whether you're a dedicated birder or an outdoor enthusiast, these tools elevate your exploration with both style and purpose. Every purchase directly supports Audubon's mission to expand birding access, protect habitats, and advance conservation for future generations. Premium craftsmanship meets meaningful impact.
And beyond the gear, this partnership brings real impact. Each purchase helps support Audubon’s work expanding access to birding, protecting habitats, and keeping conservation alive for the next generation. It’s community, craft, and purpose coming together — proof that a well-made object can do more than look good; it can help keep the world worth looking at.
Nocs’ design-driven, creative energy meeting Audubon’s deep-rooted legacy of protecting the wild places that make us feel human. Together, they’re opening the door wider, inviting more people to step into nature, look up, and tune in.
Highlights:
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Ultra Wide Field of View: 429 foot field of view (8x @1000yds) that is distortion free across the field
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Fully Broadband Multi Coated lenses: provides both anti-reflection and anti-scratch for a bright, crisp image
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Bak4 Prisms: highest quality roof prism made of superior optical glass to produce clearer images
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Rugged Impact Absorbing Housing: designed to feel great in-hand, provide extra grip and protection
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Waterproof: IPX7
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Fogproof: Nitrogen-filled
- Twist Up Eyecups
- "No-Matter-What" Lifetime Warranty!
Features:
- 429ft @ 1000yds, 143M @ 1000M Field of View
- 8.17° Field of View Angle
- Fully Multi-Coated Lens Coating
- Phase Coated Bak4 Roof Prism
- IPX7 - 30 min under 1M Waterproof Rating
- Fogproofing, Nitrogen filled, o-ring sealed
- Nitrogen Filled
- Internal Sealed Focusing Lens
- ±4°, Right Eye Diopter System
- Multi Stop Twist Up Eyecup System
- 17mm Eye Relief
- 7 pieces / 6 groups (per side) Number of Lenses
- 2M (6ft) Close Focus (minimum focus length)
- 5.25mm Exit Pupil Diameter
- 55mm - 73mm Inter-pupillary Distance
- Central Focus System
- 27.56 Relative Brightness
- Tripod Compatibile
About the Crested Caracara:
This bird is technically a large tropical falcon that looks like a hawk with its sharp talons and beak. The Crested Caracara is common in folklore and legends throughout Central and South America and sometimes called ‘Mexican Eagle’. The housing features hand-painted speckles that mimic the bird’s speckled eggs or feathering.
Size:
Magnification: 8x
Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
Dimensions:
5.7 x 5.07 x 2.16"
Weight:
1.5 lbs
Materials:
Impact-Absorbing Rubberized Housing, Bak4 Prisms, Fully Multi-Coated Lenses, Nitrogen-Filled, O-Ring Sealed Chassis
Manufacturer SKU:
NOC-FIB-0842-CCB
In The Box:
Nocs Provisions x Audubon Field Issue 8x42 Waterproof Binoculars - Audubon Crested Caracara (Limited-Edition)
Neck Strap
Eyecup Covers
Cleaning Cloth
Pouch
Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty
