Vortex Optics 8x36 Solo Tactical Water Proof Monocular with 7.5 Degree Angle of View

2026-04-06T20:00:00

Super compact but gives me great observation. Ranging tool is super useful.

Ryan K.

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2026-03-25T20:00:00

With the mil reticle and human silhouette reference this is a tactical hack for recce guys. Instead of fussing with binos during stalks, this mono is fast and easy to get some eyes on. Great glass and perfect size for keeping a low silhouette while taking a peak. I don't see too much use for it while hunting, but in a tactical sense it works great.

Branden L.

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2026-02-01T19:00:00

Compact, functional with great glass, and the range estimation reticle works. The Vortex's build quality is great.

Shawn T.

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2026-01-25T19:00:00

Great monocular for the range or for just trying to see what is over there. Ranging reticle is nice to have also if that is what you need it for and know how to do the MRAD calculations. Only complaint is that the metal clip on mine snapped, but it still functions amazingly.

Seth G.

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2026-01-16T19:00:00

You can't beat Vortex gear. This monocular is perfect for sting and covert operations. Pretty good for birdwatching, too ;)

Jef R.

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2025-12-31T19:00:00

Excellent quality for the price point. Simple and lightweight.

Thomas H.

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2025-12-19T19:00:00

I've been using this device for over a year now, great tool to keep on my kit during live fire training. Very easy to use, perfect for my range builds/safety structure.

Daniel M.

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2025-11-05T19:00:00

Perfect for the deer blind and quic peaks while running the SxS, reticle is great for quick ranging as well.

Charles D.

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2025-10-22T20:00:00

The reticle on this monocular makes it worth many times the price if you learn how to use it properly. Read the manual and study online videos.

William T.

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2025-10-12T20:00:00

Good size in great clarity for the price. I personally don't use the clip so the tab the clip screws onto It's kind of big and sticks out. Not a huge deal, keeping it in a pouch.

Shawn I.

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2025-10-06T20:00:00

I use this every time a go to the range. It is handy and I use it to look at targets when I am shooting with a reflex sight.

Steve S.

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2025-10-01T20:00:00

The good: - good size and reasonably decent feel - decent light gathering ability. The Bad: - I know this is not a high end optic. I was not expecting high end glads. At the retail pricepoint for these, I was dissapointed. Only about the center 50% of the viewing window on this optic is sharp(ish). It is common to not be sharp all the way to the edge on low to mid-tier optics. I expected somewhere in the range of 70% sharp, and was pretty dissapointed given the price point. Monoculars are much simpler/cheaper to producs than binoculars. I wish they would not have skimped out so bad on the glass on these. It could be an otherwise pretty great product. Perhaps I expect too much in 2025, but thay is my 2 cents. I appreciate the discount and hate to leave a bad review, but a good review would not be helpful. This could be a great product if they would up their game on glass and keep the same price point.

Jayson T.

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2025-09-30T20:00:00

Great optics, and nice wide field of view!

Justin M.

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2025-09-18T20:00:00

Solid piece of gear, great build and clear optics.

Joseph A.

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2025-09-09T20:00:00

Works great for sporting events or concerts. Nice size and good optics.

Hillary W.

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2025-09-05T20:00:00

Great for quick surveillance when you need to gets eyes on someone or something quick without a bunch of adjustments. Plenty of magnification for such a small package

Mel T.

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2025-08-23T20:00:00

Vortex has a great warranty and is a great product for the price!

Michael H.

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2025-07-28T20:00:00

Overall this monocular is "good enough. " It does lack with visibility as I wear glasses and sometimes it is easier to just prop the glasses up and look through this optic. Besides that, the clarity and ease-of-use makes it my go-to for quick scouting sessions.

Matthew K.

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2025-05-24T20:00:00

Vortex decided to make ranging easy with an easy to use reticle, clear glass, and easy focus adjustment. This product comes with a velcro belt pouch. Read the manual for proper instructions on how to use the reticle!

Maxwell M.

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2025-04-15T20:00:00

Clear picture, for the money you cant really beat it. Just a little math knowledge needed to utilize

adam g.

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2025-04-08T20:00:00

Optic is great. Crystal clear during the day and night. The clip on the optic is super useful, especially considering the case they include which is basically useless. Reticle comes in handy in certain situations. Magnification vs field of view is perfect for urban environments, I haven't had a situation over the last year or more where more mag would have been necessary. I really wish the case would have used a single nylon molle rather than the belt loop, seems a bit half-witted with the prevalence of molle on rifle and duty bags. Solid recon optic, not a spotting scope or long range surveillance device. Will definitely buy again if something happens to my current, though it's pretty rugged so hoping not to need to.

D M.

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2025-03-29T20:00:00

A great item for hiking, camping, hunting, or shooting. I have added this to my daily carry bag. Used to to spot deer and used the reticle to get an idea how far away the animal was. Would be a great item for a spotter to call wind corrections.

Dylan K.

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2025-03-25T20:00:00

This product is easy to carry and use. The view is super clear.

Sonnie C.

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2025-02-25T19:00:00

This is a nice little optic for hunting or backpacking that you can carry on your hip belt. Small, light, decent lens quality. Basically the perfect answer for backpacking and light glassing when bino are just more size and weight than you want to deal with.

Harold G.

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2025-02-19T19:00:00

You won't get as much out of this as if you were using binoculars but for what it is, it works pretty well. Perfect for clipping on your belt while walking around, or to keep in the console of the truck for quick spotting. Clear glass and fits nice in the hand.

Cole M.

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2025-01-30T19:00:00

This Optics is an extremely useful tool for quick observation and measurement. the range estimation tool is extremely helpful. The retical is perfect. I would advise using a Lanyard when securing it to your kit. I wish the clip was a little bit skinnyer but that is about it. Monuculars are great tools that typically are more robust than Binoculars due to there lack of moving parts. Additionally it is easier to hold up a monocular for long periods of time.

Joe G.

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2024-12-31T19:00:00

This is my second Vortex monocular; the first one, which I left in a patrol vehicle after my shift, is likely currently in use by another officer. Great optics for the price. You don't want your zoom to be more than 8-10x for a handheld monocular; otherwise, it would be hard to keep the picture stable. The glass on it is good enough for use in the dark, enabling you to read plates from a distance and observe hand-to-hand transactions. It is not a spotting scope, and it is not designed to replace it. It is designed as a handheld optic for quick deployment. If you are working a partner car, this device enables your passenger officer to use it while you are following the vehicle. This version of Solo comes with MRAD reticle and a clip. The reticle is good, but I would suggest using a more powerful optic if you are a spotter for a shooter. Be aware that the 10x36 version has a shorter eye relief and narrower field of view.  

Nikita U.

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2024-12-30T19:00:00

I like how compact it is. I carry it in my radio Chest harness On search and rescue missons. It is very nice for sightseeing.

Sherwin M.

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2024-12-29T19:00:00

Very robust build, crystal clear glass for mountaineering.

William E.

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2024-12-08T19:00:00

I dont think there's a more useful optic at this price point. It has good glass, a etched reticle, doesn't require batteries, and can literally fit in your cup holder or even in your pocket! This thing is always within arms reach in my truck and therefore gets used more than almost any optic I own! You don't have to worry about heat or cold destroying electronics and you don't have to worry about leaking batteries! It's a minimalist optic that punches above Its price point.

Trenton B.

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