Celestron UpClose G2 8x21 Fernglas BK-7

good for the money, you probably won't be using it to take photos with more than just a phone camera

Very small and light. Easily fits into a pocket. This monocular has 10 times magnification which is about as high as you want to go without a tripod. Any more and the image would be too shaky. The 25mm lense gives a very small viewing window but unless you want something much bulkier, a small viewing window is the trade off for the compact size. There is a decent amount of eye relief meaning that they work well with glasses. Compared to my £100 7x50 binoculars, they are not as sharp. However this monocular is a fraction of the price and size. If you just want something not too expensive for taking a quick look at distant objects while hiking, they are perfect.

Poor quality and the rubber around the eye peace is all bent in. You get what you pay for and this was cheap

Good value for money. Obviously you can buy a much better monocular if you pay more. Upsides: Celestron is very small, easy to carry and use. Downsides: The images appear foggy. You have to focus at the center of the optic to get a clear image which is annoying and make it more difficult to use. For the money paid, its a honest product. If you seek quality, search elsewhere

I got these as spotter binoculars for viewing the night sky and honestly they do that job well enough. I've taken them hiking as well and their small footprint and light weight makes this an easy item to bring along to appreciate the view.