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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dalat" data-source="post: 3342739" data-attributes="member: 65207">Living in the tropics, I'm sure you would. Latest when your fine optics got mouldy inside :-C In tropical climates, all non-waterproof optics run that risk if not stored in a dry cabinet for most of the time. And careful storage does go a bit against the idea of having the scope/bin always ready on the deck.Regardless of the type of use and storage, in the tropics I would always prefer waterproof optics, just for the peace of mind.</blockquote>