Third part to the equation is the tripod, good ones aren't light, light ones aren't usually stable enough in the wind on a mountain side, and what do you want to haul around all day. I've never used big mag large lens binos out hunting, 7x50 was great for bow hunting, 10x40 did the job for gun hunting, along with a small 15-32x50 spotter and a medium weight/height tripod. I've hauled a heavy tripod and my big 15-60x77 spotter, also taken that tripod with the small spotter, really nice to use, but a pain to carry on a long day and climbing and descending big hills. Between that and water it adds up in a hurry.
There is always a tradeoff, just have to decide what you are willing to tolerate in that arena, and where the happy median point is for you.
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