Thread: Newbie: Suggestions for first binoculars?

After reading through this all I think that as a new hunter I would just be more confused than ever and possibly a little intimidated by the myriad of advice and opinions. I think that the journey to "becoming a hunter" is an experience in itself and getting your kit sorted is an integral part of that.
My advice would be to slow down, dont rush into decisions, dont think "I have to have that, now" and if you have to just make do with what you have or can afford at the time then so be it. Dont go buying stuff that is obviously just straight up cheap but at the same time dont go thinking you cant get out and hunt because you dont have a $4000 pair of binos and a rifle thats built from titanium and melted down superyachts.
You are damn near guaranteed to end up with a different rifle than your first one and this may also be the case with a lot of your gear. Try to at least buy stuff that is at a quality point that will allow you to move it on without too much trouble if the need or want arises. Second hand stuff is great from reputable sources and this forum is a great avenue for finding stuff like that, If you have decided you can spend $500 on a pair of binos then relax and take a breather and wait for something that may be worth $800+ to come up for sale second hand. Same goes for rifles etc. My opinion on tikkas is they are worth about $800-$900 second hand maximum and many sell at this price point, they are a good rifle for the money and will retain that price point if you want to then move it on again, this may not neccesarily be true with other entry level rifles as the demand is not there for them. As others have said you can hook up with others that may have gear you dont have as a way to share experiences and develop opinions on what you do and dont need.
Enjoy the journey, dont let it all become a bit too intimidating.