Another essential consideration for your new travel scope is the build quality. While it may be tempting to opt for the most rugged model that can cope with being taken out in your car or carried in your backpack, this will add to the weight, which can make it far more difficult to carry and set up. So, there is a balance between the durability and weight. Fortunately, there are some smaller, cheaper scopes that can not only be great for stargazing but are light and portable enough to take to any viewing spot.