I agree.It does not have to be babied.This is my 2nd year on mine and it gets used.This year it's been in rain,sleet,heavy snow,under snow a few times(fell or blew off a rockpile and was a few inches under the snow when I came back)and it hasn't quit.When I get home,I remove it from the backpack,recharge,and let it dry off.
It's tougher than it looks and than I thought.Example:A few weeks ago a buddy drops me off on a fairly busy highway and I put my backpack(Shockwave inside)on the back of the truck while messing with my clothes and rifle.Thinking I was ready he takes off while I'm hollaring and waving.I saw it bounce n roll off on the shoulder about 50 yds away.Was sick but after unpacking(battery door was off,battery pack unplugged)i got it back together and it's fine.Great dam unit.