A monocular is one of those pieces of gear that earns its place in your kit by doing a specific job better than any alternative of its size. When a full-size binocular is too heavy, too bulky, or simply more than the situation calls for, a quality monocular gives you the optical performance you need in a package that disappears into a jacket pocket or clips to a pack strap without adding meaningful weight or bulk to your load. Vortex Monoculars cover a range of applications from casual outdoor use to serious tactical and ranging applications — all built around the optical quality and rugged construction that the Vortex name stands for.

Solo Monocular — Compact Glass for Everyday Use

The Vortex solo monocular is the go-anywhere option in the Vortex monocular family. Small enough to slip into a shirt pocket and light enough to forget you are carrying it, the Solo delivers clear, usable magnification for wildlife watching, hiking, travel, and any situation where you want optical capability without the commitment of a full binocular. The Vortex Optics Solo Monocular is available in multiple configurations, including 8x25, 8x36, and 10x36 — giving you choices based on magnification and objective size that best fit your specific use case. For hikers, casual hunters, and outdoor users who want a pocket monocular that actually performs, the Solo is the natural starting point.

The Solo is also available with an R/T ranging reticle that adds practical distance estimation capability without requiring a separate rangefinder — a useful feature for hunters who want basic ranging in the most compact possible package. The ranging reticle works on targets of known height or width to give you a useful distance estimate in the field when every ounce and every piece of separate gear matters.

Recon Monocular — Tactical Performance With Ranging Capability

The Vortex Recon monocular steps up for users who need more capability than the Solo provides. At 15.2 ounces, with an integral hand strap and carry clip, the Recon is built for serious field use by hunters and tactical users who need ranging reticle capability in a monocular format. The R/T ranging reticle inside the Recon gives you the ability to estimate distances on targets and terrain features accurately and quickly — a practical capability that backcountry hunters and military users appreciate in situations where carrying a full rangefinder setup is not practical.

High Power Monocular Performance

The high power monocular options in the Vortex lineup deliver meaningful magnification in formats that remain genuinely portable — giving users the reach they need without the size and weight of a spotting scope or binocular.

Find the full lineup of Vortex monoculars for sale right here at EuroOptic and find the monocular that fits your specific outdoor application.