Binocular Numbers Explained (and the Best Pair for Bird Watching)
What the numbers on binoculars mean, 8x42 vs 10x42 for bird watching, compact vs full-size, and which Barska pairs suit birding, travel and boating.
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Checklite. 3.06 kg. Softside, outside pockets, TSA lock.
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Wenger
Checklite Softside Carry-On — Black
58 × 36 × 26 cm · 46 L · 3.06 kg
Sale price $249 Regular price $359Unit price -
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Spectra 3.0 Expandable Global Carry-On — Black
55 × 40 × 20 cm · 39 L · 3.5 kg
Sale price $879 Regular price $1,259Unit price -
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Wenger
54 × 36 × 25 cm · 37 L · 3.24 kg
Sale price $210 Regular price $299Unit price -
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Airox Frequent Flyer Hardside Carry-On — Black
55 × 35 × 23 cm · 34 L · 2.3 kg
Regular price $494Unit price -
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Checklite Softside Medium — Black
69 × 42 × 28 cm · 81 L · 3.72 kg
Regular price $279Unit price -
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Checklite Softside Large Suitcase Black
80 × 48 × 31 cm · 125 L · 4.5 kg
Sale price $319 Regular price $459Unit price -
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Spectra 3.0 Expandable Global Carry-On — Red
55 × 40 × 20 cm · 3.5 kg
Sale price $879 Regular price $1,259Unit price -
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Prymo Expandable Cabin Luggage 55cm Black Spinner
55 × 40 × 20 cm · 2.9 kg
Regular price $131.86Unit price -
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Wenger
68 × 48 × 31 cm · 84 L · 4.34 kg
Sale price $249 Regular price $359Unit price -
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Spectra 3.0 Frequent Flyer Carry-On — Red
55 × 35 × 23 cm · 37 L · 3.3 kg
Regular price $879Unit price -
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Airox Large Hardside Case — Red
75 × 50 × 32 cm · 98 L · 4.1 kg
Sale price $659 Regular price $939Unit price -
Thule
Aion, Subterra, Chasm — travel bags in stock.
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Subterra 2 Toiletry Bag — Black
26.5 × 14.0 × 15.0 cm
Sale price $108.95 Regular price $129.95Unit price -
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Aion Travel Backpack 28L — Black
47 × 28 × 23 cm
Sale price $333.95 Regular price $399.95Unit price -
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Thule
17.5 × 27.5 × 13 cm
Sale price $116.95 Regular price $139.95Unit price -
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Chasm Laptop Backpack 26L — Soft Sand
21 × 30 × 53 cm
Sale price $181.95 Regular price $299.95Unit price -
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Subterra 2 PowerShuttle Mini — Black
11.5 × 4.5 × 21.5 cm
Sale price $45.95 Regular price $54.95Unit price -
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Compression Packing Cube Small — White
Expanded 26 × 18 × 11 cm; Compressed 25 × 18 × 3 cm
Sale price $37.95 Regular price $39.95Unit price -
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Subterra 2 Laptop Attaché 16" — Black
44.0 × 13.0 × 31.5 cm
Sale price $183.95 Regular price $219.95Unit price -
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Thule
21 × 12 × 5 cm
Sale price $83.95 Regular price $99.95Unit price -
Aeropress
The AeroPress brews exceptional coffee in under a minute. Its micro-filter creates a clean, full-bodied cup with minimal bitterness. Lightweight and durable, it's the perfect companion for travel, camping, or your morning routine. Whether you're at home or on the road, the AeroPress delivers café-quality coffee anywhere.
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Expert Control Coffee Brewing Cap Precision Filter
5.7 cm (diameter) × 1.5 cm (height)
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Portable Coffee Maker 3 in 1 Travel Brewer
15 cm × 8 cm × 8 cm
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Backpacks
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Ibex Blue Laptop Backpack 17 Inch with Triple Protect
49 × 37 × 13 cm
Sale price $215 Regular price $310Unit price -
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Urbanone Roll-Top Backpack Black
50 × 35 × 15 cm
Sale price $94.95 Regular price $139Unit price -
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Victorinox
VX Sport EVO Compact Laptop Backpack Durable Polyester
43 × 31 × 21 cm
Sale price $215 Regular price $310Unit price -
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MX Light Grey Laptop Backpack for 16 Inch Devices
45 cm × 31 cm × 15 cm
Sale price $119 Regular price $169Unit price -
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40 × 26 × 15 cm
Sale price $74.95 Regular price $110Unit price -
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Legacy 16 Inch Laptop Backpack Black Grey Essentials
25 × 35 × 45 cm
Sale price $159 Regular price $229Unit price -
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Travel Gear & Luggage for Australia
Good travel gear earns its place — the carry-on that fits the overhead, the torch that still works on night three, the knife you’ve had for a decade. We’re an authorised Australian stockist of Victorinox, Wenger, Nebo, AeroPress, Manhattan Portage, Barska binoculars and more: 100% genuine, full manufacturer warranty. We pack and ship from Marrickville. Free shipping Australia-wide. 30-day returns on unused items.