Love Barska's. Generally $90-100. 10x42 and 12x42 green and my 4 yearold daughter has the same pair in camo. Always had great luck with the functionality of them, just the hand grips like to peal off.
Also have a Nikon ProStaff400 rangefinder that is Awesome!
Kahles 8X42, 10X42. I'm like you Boll Weevil, I'd rather forget my gun then my binoculars. But the way this season's gone for me I wouldn't of missed nothing leaving the gun! lol
Go with Vortex. Best binos for the money. If you want a great pair for a little less coin. The vortex Diamondbacks 10x42! Vortex comes with a no questions asked lifetime warranty. Drop em out of your tree or run them over with your truck or just scratch one of the lenses. Free pair headed your way. Best customer service on the market!