G'day all! Along with my search for a new camera (Nikon P900 so far), I just decided to upgrade my binoculars as well. I've had these since my kids were little, so I've not kept up on the trends in viewing these last 30-40 years. Anybody got any recommendations? Things to look for? Things to avoid? My current ones are a Swift model 828, 10X42. One of the reasons I got them was they were waterproof (always good with me holding them ?!), and very close focus. I'm sure the technology has changed over the years, so any recommendations would be MOST appreciated.

TIA,
Dusty
Currently parked off of a dirt road, on a hill, in the forest north of Lake Stevens.