If you dont need waterproof I would suggest Salomon Quest 4D, I bought mine at REI and have been solid. I hunt in Socal so dont really see snow although we did have snow 2 seasons ago which was a pretty cool experience to hunt in.
If you dont like them within a year if youre a member you can...
I think Vortex is great only because of their customer service/warranty I only have had their lower end stuff and it has worked. If youre life isnt counting on your optics, there is no better choice, as soon as it goes down it will get repaired/replaced for life.
The caviat to that is as others...
I’ve used the outdoorsman on a pair of Nikon binos, its been solid. Just picked up some NLs and will be placing an order for the stud, I don't have a reason to think it wouldn't be solid.