Always-Ready Compact Binoculars
The Tasco Essentials 8x21mm Binoculars are the ideal grab-and-go optic — light enough at 185g to carry all day, yet powerful enough to bring distant subjects into sharp focus. Perfect for travel, sport, birdwatching, or keeping in the glovebox.
Wide Field, Bright Image
Fully multi-coated anti-reflection optics push maximum light through the 21mm objectives, delivering a bright, clear image with a generous 383 ft field of view at 1,000 yards. The 8x magnification strikes the sweet spot between reach and image stability — easy to hold steady without a tripod.
Genuinely Pocketable
The dual-hinge design folds the optical tubes tightly under the bridge, creating an ultra-compact profile that fits in a coat pocket, pack, or glove compartment. Fold-down eyecups suit both eyeglass and non-eyeglass wearers.
Specifications
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Model: 165821
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Magnification × Objective: 8x 21mm
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Focus System: Centre focus
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Prism System: Roof
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Lens Coating: Fully multi-coated
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Field of View: 383 ft @ 1,000 yds / 128 m @ 1,000 m
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Exit Pupil: 2.6mm
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Eyecups: Fold-down
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Weight: 185g
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Waterproof / Fogproof: No
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Tripod Adaptable: No
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New Zealand - Urban From $6.95
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New Zealand - Rural From $12.95
- New Zealand - Dangerous Goods From $12.95
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Australia - Please use www.downunderpilotshop.com.au (if you can't find it on our Australia Shop please let us know and we can arrange to ship it from NZ)
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Worldwide - calculated at checkout. - duty and customs charges are the customer's responsibility.
We use NZ Post, NZ Couriers and DHL for international.
Orders received by 3pm for stocked items will ship the same day* (Mon- Fri)
*During busy periods like Black Friday there may be a delay of a day or two.
*We always do everything humanly possible to ship your order on the same day. Occasionally, due to factors outside of our control your order may ship the following day.
Shipping by Destination
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We want you to feel confident shopping with us. While we don’t offer refunds for change‑of‑mind returns, you’re welcome to send items back within 14 days for a store credit or exchange if the size isn’t right or you’re not completely happy.
If you’re unsure about a product, our team is always happy to help before you place your order — just get in touch.
Of course, if an item is faulty, we follow the Consumer Guarantees Act and will make things right.
How to Make a Return (Easy Steps)
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Open our Returns Portal and enter the email you used for your order.
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Check your inbox for the six‑digit verification code and enter it into the portal.
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Select the order you’d like to return.
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Choose the item, pick a reason, and add a note if you’d like.
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Click Request Return.
Once your return is approved, we’ll email you the shipping instructions. After we receive the item, we’ll issue a store credit (Gift Voucher) that you can use online or in‑store.
Items We Can’t Accept Back
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Special‑order items
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Items returned to take advantage of a promotion
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Underwear
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Clearance items
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Bulk purchases (2+ of the same item), especially if ordered in specifically for you
See Our Terms and Conditions for more on Returns.
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