A compact 9x25 "reverse" porro prism unit that's extremely popular with hikers, birders, and outdoors enthusiasts, the Nikon 9x25 Travelite V Binocular incorporates very good optics and sensible design in a daylight-use travel model. It is ergonomically contoured, with a carbon-fiber body and an all-metal chassis covered with a durable black rubber armoring. It has an aspherical eyepiece design for quite excellent edge-to-edge performance from a moderately priced unit. And all of the Travelite V binoculars feature multicoated optics, center focusing, peel-down eyecups, and Nikon USA's "No-Fault" lifetime warranty.