I have noticed that "value line" optics have gone from half decent to abysmal in recent years. We had family K mart brand and other cheap bionos that did really well for years and years even if the optical quality / light transmission was not stellar.
One good friend has had luck with a 2 pair of the cheap leupold units holding up reasonable well, but perhaps not to as much use as your situation will gather.
One thought as well is some good pelican cases or other padded / armored cases to protect them.
I very much like the M22 fujunon 7x50 units, god knows what they cost new but I have often found them used / surplus cheap and they hold up. Perhaps and option?
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