Myself I would pick binoculars.
You can use the Binoculars anytime you want. They are hand holdable,
if you get something under around 10x. They do not need a tripod. You
can use them to scan the heavens, watch whales, birds or to see what
your neighbor is up to ;-)

You would never be sorry if you got a GOOD pair of binoculars.

Kruger