If you don't need a ton of magnification but still want to let in a little more light, the BX®-2 Alpine® HD 8x42mm is the perfect optic for the job. It delivers HD performance and enough magnification to identify animals in most scenarios, but is still compact enough to take everywhere.
Guard-ion Lens Coating: No
Length (in): 5.5
Weight (oz): 28
Magnification: 8
Objective Lens Diameter (mm): 42
Linear FOV (ft@1000 yd): 394
Angular FOV (Degrees): 7.4
Eye Relief (mm): 18
Exit Pupil (mm): 5.2
Close Focus Distance (ft): 13.5
Interpupillary Distance Max (mm): 78
Interpupillary Distance Min (mm): 57