I run a clear lens cap on the far end of the scope. When carrying in weather it keeps the scope clean and all I have to do is a quick flip to shoot if there is snow or water. In good weather I can see through it for a quick shot and dont touch it. The end of scope your eye is closest to is...
I had a Jewell freeze up on me last year. The trigger assembly is super open and prone to failure in the field from dirt, freezing up etc. get the sealed TT
I’ve been through a bunch of boots since I wore these on the regular so honestly I can’t remember if they were leakers. They were too small which is why I quit using them. There’s definitely grumbling of lowas leaking on the web. My current lowa Camino’s leak... I’ve never had a leather boot...