Climate won't ever be an obstacle. This Nikon scope is fogproof and waterproof. No more days and nights spoiled by fogged up lenses that send you home angry. And the 8317 Prostaff is light-weight. It's very easy to get exactly where you're going with the handy carrying case and it is a piece of cake to setting up if you arrive there using the full-size tripod that's included.

Very last, but not least, the Nikon Prostaff spotting scope comes equipped with its own sliding sunshade built right in. You will never ever need to hold your hat over the objective lens to see what you are viewing.

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