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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tvc15_2000" data-source="post: 747094" data-attributes="member: 4960">I agree with some of what was written about CR. But I do find CR has  value overall particularly on the durability evaluations. But I agree CR is not  perfect. We might agree the  image quality is a judgment  call  but durability to abuse  is a less subjective (to me). I am not taking the side of CR nor am I defending their durability rating. But it does  raise some questions for me. The article states “we determined whether the binoculars could withstand a tough field trip: 10 hours at 13F and 16 hours at 185F. Humidity, rain and being swung against a hard surface.” No details are available (to me) on what failed.I did expect a higher rating on the durability category.  The Leica 10x25 was rated good (but did not make a  very good or excellent rating). The other top binocs scored very good or excellent. I don’t want to bake mine in a toaster,  swing them against a wall and  then check if its still submersible!  Can someone else please try this test and report back? Ha ha. Sorry mine are only a month old and I can't  afford to do this test even if the Passport Protection might cover the repairs.</blockquote>