Spotting Scope Accessories

Buying an optical device is only half the deal, even if it doesn’t seem so. As with every other product you invest your money in, spotting scopes deserve to be treated with care. And if you don’t feel sentimental about something you spend your money on, look at this as a practical person. The better you maintain your spotter, the longer it serves you well and eventually saves the money you’d spent on another spotting scope once your current one turns non-functional. Proper maintenance also allows for minimizing the need for repair services. As you can see, investing in your spotter’s safekeeping pays off in the long run, even though you need to spend extra money on accessories at the beginning.

Which spotting scope accessories can your one-eyed friend benefit from? The first and most obvious answer is the case. We do not recommend carrying your spotting scope in the same box you received it in since it’s neither convenient nor practical. Since you’ll probably be taking your spotter on your outings, hunts, or camping trips, space becomes a priority. You’d want to take as much as you can and for that, you need to use the space in your backpack efficiently. But cramming a naked spotting scope in there is an idea far from good. Considering how tightly packed it’s going to be, your scope is almost certain to gain a scratch or two while you’ll be carrying your backpack. And if scratches on the body are not that critical, markings on the lens may impair the scope’s performance greatly. But scratches stop being an issue once you have a spotting scope case or cover. The difference between the two is mainly in the material: cases are made from solid materials, while covers usually feature fabrics. Cases can also be more spacious and house other spotting scope accessories. However, both items serve the same purpose: protect the body and the lens of the scope from damage while carrying and storing.

Another accessory option is spotting scope eyepieces. Should anything happen with your scope’s original eyepiece, the whole construction might prove useless. Having an extra eyepiece is a reasonable decision that might save you from the frustration of accidental breakage. However, eyepieces are very capricious and only fit particular scope models. Many optics manufacturers produce eyepieces for their corresponding scopes, and we are happy to provide you with options from some of the most popular brands. Here, on Gritr Sports, you can find Vortex, Leupold, and Nikon spotting scope accessories and eyepieces in addition to products of other trustworthy brands.