Tested by Chris Burkard: Nocs Provisions Introduces the Zero Tube Monocular

May 20, 2025

Chris Burkard Traveled to Iceland to Put Nocs’ Lightest, Smallest and Most Powerful Monocular Ever Through the Paces in a Harsh Environment

ALPINE MEADOWS, Calif. (May 20, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nocs Provisions (https://www.nocsprovisions.com), maker of premium, adventure-ready outdoor optics and accessories, today introduces the new 10×25 Zero Tube Monocular—the brand’s lightest, toughest, and most packable monocular ever. Designed for explorers, climbers, surfers, and outdoor enthusiasts who demand top-tier performance in a minimalist form, the Zero Tube is packable, lightweight and built to withstand the harshest conditions.

Born from a desire to create the smallest and most durable high-performance monocular, the Zero Tube’s compact 110mm x 40mm silhouette features the highest-quality Bak4 prisms and ED fully multi-coated lenses to deliver brighter and sharper images. With an IPX7 waterproof rating, fogproof construction and rugged, impact-resistant housing, the Zero Tube is designed to take along for the journey as an essential tool for line spotting, wildlife observation, travel, backcountry and big-mountain epics.

“Product wisdom will tell you to listen to, and build products for your customer. We didn’t do that. In this case, we built exactly what we wanted at the Nocs HQ,” said Chris McKleroy, CEO of Nocs Provisions. “We wanted something that could come on any adventure, whether it’s backcountry skiing, high alpine mountain bike rides, jumping on the moto to check the surf – this optic was just something we wish had existed at an accessible price. The integrated clip means it clips to a pack, belt, or bib and is easily accessible for a quick glance at a couloir, point break, and all of the critters that we encounter on these adventures away from it all. We packed the best optics into this – ED glass, fully multi coated lenses and a coated roof prism to pack heaps of brightness in this little peeper.”

For the initial testing of the Zero Tube, Nocs partnered with world-renowned photographer and filmmaker Chris Burkard, known for his ability to capture the raw beauty of Earth’s most extreme environments. The testing journey took Burkard and his team on a multi-day adventure to Iceland’s southern coast, where they navigated icy shorelines in search of the perfect break, using the Zero Tube to scan the winter swell before paddling out. From there, they explored the remote trails of Heiðmörk forest and the wild coastline of the Reykjanes Peninsula, proving how the Zero Tube is just as valuable for a quick scouting mission as it is for deep wilderness adventures.

“The Zero Tube is a perfect companion for serious adventures and a must in any outdoor enthusiast’s kit,” said Burkhard. “It really is a tool that furthers your ability to explore and take in your surroundings, and the combination of its compact size, quality optics and tough build make it so easy to bring along.”

The Nocs Provisions Zero Tube ($175) is available today at https://nocsprovisions.com and in specialty retailers and comes in Bone Gray, Off-Piste Red, and Ultramarine Blue.

Zero Tube Features:

• Ultra Compact: Nocs’ smallest form factor at 110mm x 40mm makes this the most-packable and powerful optic in its class
• Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Fully Multi-Coated lenses: provides both anti-reflection and anti-scratch for a bright, crisp image
• Bak4 Prisms: highest quality Porro prism made of superior optical glass to produce clearer images
• Rugged Impact Absorbing Housing: designed to feel great in-hand, provide extra grip and protection
• Waterproof: IPX7 rating means these can withstand submersion in water up to 1 m deep for up to 30 min
• Fogproof: Nitrogen-filled internal chambers prevent fog formation on the interior surface of the lenses
• Multi Stop Twist Up Eyecup: can be extended or retracted depending on what works best for the user
• Carry Clip: attaches to backpacks and belts for secure and quick access
• “No-Matter-What” Lifetime Warranty: encourages you to get out there and roam with confidence!

About Nocs Provisions:

High-quality, compact and waterproof optics that are designed for adventure. Nocs Provisions are here to serve the next generation of humans with the goal to disconnect from technology and look deeper in nature. With binoculars built to travel, we aim to make the discovery and study of our surroundings simple. Paired with a sense of wonder and curiosity, we believe this will foster understanding and compassion for our planet. Nocs are a tool to be present in the moment and to see the deep interconnectedness of all living things on this earth. It’s time that we return to nature as our source of truth. Learn more at: https://www.nocsprovisions.com.

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ECHOS Brand Communications
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