whats everyone using for optic cleaning

[mikeboehm]

i just picked up a pair of swarovski EL swarovision binos and im wondering what you use to clean the lenses.

[lip_ripper00]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzcj2HX5QHE

[BCRiverBoater]

I have the Zeiss cleaning kit but for every day use while backpacking/hiking I carry a lens pen. The lens pen is a must due to the soft brush. The Zeiss kit has a brush as well. Just remember to tilt your binos up and use the brush first. If there is any sand or grit on the lense even the softest cloth/wipe will still scratch your lenses. I just sold a pair of the SL's that were 10 years old and the lenses were like new.

Never ever use your finger or shirst. I know it is tempting when the lenses are wet from rain or your breathe on a damp day while hunting but this will scratch them instantly.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Lens pen....and a soft optical cloth in a cover for moisture (Spudz- type).

SSS

[Mountain Hunter]

Lens pen....and a soft optical cloth in a cover for moisture (Spudz- type).

SSS
Ditto, at the very least but 3 or 4 optical lens cloths. Watch for dirt on the lens and those scratches though.....

[RiverOtter]

Blow off any loose debris, then rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip; a dab and twist motion for the tough spots, no rubbing. I follow that up with a light cleaning using a mild sunglass cleaner and a Leupold scope "towel".

Best cleaning method I've found though, is preventative. A set of BC flip ups on the objective end of binos and both ends of rifle scopes, goes a long way towards less cleaning.....