I like to have a cover for protection while traveling, the Swarovski
ones are very spendy, so I have a Kowa cover instead, works great, much
cheaper.

Tina Klein-Lebbink
Bellevue, Wa



On 7/31/2010 8:43 PM, diane_weinstein at msn.com wrote:
> Dear Tweeters,
> I have noticed that many people keep a protective cover on their
> spotting scopes. I am planning on buying a new Swarovski ATM 65. It
> does not come with a cover. One can be purchased, but the price for
> the cover is over $200. The specifications say that the scope is
> "dustproof, waterproof, and submersible to 13 feet". It also comes
> with a lifetime warranty.
> Unless I am missing something, I don't think I need a cover and would
> rather put the money towards something else, such as a good tripod.
> Any thoughts about scope covers?
>