I bought these because I live in the mountains and we go hiking with my 4 year old all the time. This has been my experience so far.Pros:Small form factor but not to small for adult use.Ease of use! Even my 4 year old can adjust it and use itLightweight and portable. I can stick it in my pocket, backpack, pouch, Jacket pocket, etc.Comes with a strap and cleaning cloth which is awesome because as parents know, kids drop things and love to put smudges and fingerprints on glass.Cons:It's more of a personal thing - I don't like how they have separate adjusters in different locations. I wish it was uniform but I understand why. It's a little hard to explain to a younger one how to adjust both, but they'll get it if you show them, explain, and help.Overall:At 25x these things are awesome and work really and feel it's a better magnification than the 50x for average person use. On our hike we've already got an up close look at Bald Eagles, an Owl, and plenty of Red Tailed Hawks and other birds/animals. I'm really thinking about buying another one instead of a more powerful one because this is just easy to use and great for the everyday person.