Description
The Bushnell A1 8×25 is the smallest, most grab-and-go model in Bushnell's A-Series, and the plum purple finish gives it a little personality without giving up any of the toughness. This is the kind of compact you keep within reach for concerts, ballgames, day hikes, and roadside wildlife you didn't plan on seeing. At 8x magnification over 25mm objectives, you get a nice balance of reach and a steady, easy-to-hold image that won't have you fighting shake the way bigger power binos can.
What Makes the A1 8×25 Worth Carrying
The folding dual-hinge roof prism design lets it collapse down small enough to disappear into a jacket pocket or the door of your truck. It weighs in around 13.4 ounces, so all-day carry is a non-issue. Fully multi-coated glass and BaK-4 prisms do the heavy lifting on image quality, cutting glare and boosting contrast so colors come through clean and detail stays crisp from edge to edge.
Built for Real Weather
Bushnell rated the A1 at IPX7, meaning it's sealed tight enough to handle full submersion, not just a passing sprinkle. The EXO Barrier coating bonds to the outer lens surfaces and sheds water, oil, dust, and grime, so a quick wipe clears the view when things get messy. Nitrogen purging keeps the interior fog-free when you step from a cold morning into a warm cabin or vice versa.
Little Touches That Matter
The Snap-Lock strap system is the sleeper feature here. Instead of threading a strap through loops, you clip it on and off in seconds, which is handy when you want the strap for a hike but not for stadium seating. Twist-up eyecups and a right-eye diopter let eyeglass wearers dial in a comfortable, precise focus. Field of view runs 350 feet at 1000 yards with about 13.9mm of eye relief. It's tripod adaptable too, and Bushnell backs the whole thing with their Lifetime Warranty.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bushnell
- Manufacturer Part Number: A1-825PP
- UPC: 029757026620
- Magnification: 8x
- Objective Lens: 25mm
- Color: Plum Purple
- Prism System: BaK-4 Roof Prism, Folding Dual-Hinge
- Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated with EXO Barrier
- Field of View: 350 ft at 1000 yds
- Eye Relief: 13.9mm
- Exit Pupil: 3.1mm
- Close Focus: 17 ft
- Waterproof Rating: IPX7
- Eyecups: Twist Up/Down with Adjustable Diopter
- Weight: 13.4 oz
- Length: 4.3 in
What’s Included
- Bushnell A1 8×25 Binoculars (Plum Purple)
- Drawstring carry pouch
- Color-matched Snap-Lock strap
- Snap-Lock lugs
- Allen wrench
- Cleaning cloth
- Bushnell Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Bushnell A1 8×25 binoculars good for glasses wearers?
Yes. The twist-up eyecups fold down so you can hold the binoculars close with glasses on and still take in the full field of view. There's also a right-eye diopter to fine-tune focus for each eye, which helps if your vision differs side to side.
How waterproof is the A1 8×25 really?
It carries an IPX7 rating, which means it's sealed well enough to survive full submersion, not just splashes or light rain. On top of that, the EXO Barrier coating repels water and grime off the lenses, and nitrogen purging prevents internal fogging during temperature swings.
What can I use the A1 8×25 for?
It's a true all-arounder. The compact size and 8x power make it great for hiking, birdwatching, concerts, sporting events, travel, and casual wildlife spotting. It folds down small enough to keep in a glovebox or daypack so it's always with you when something catches your eye.
How is the Snap-Lock strap different from a regular binocular strap?
The Snap-Lock system clips the strap on and off in seconds instead of making you thread it through loops. That means you can run the strap for a hike, then pop it off when you'd rather hold the binos bare-handed at a game or in a crowd.




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