Ok fellas, i'm looking for a new pair of binos in the 8x30 to 10x42 power range. Price range under 300.00$,fog proof, shock proof, good in low light, what would you recommend.
the last pair i bought were steiner night hunter and i've had them for 18 yrs. They are still sound but i want a new set.

No such thing

I bought a pair of Leupold BX-2 Acadia in 8x42 about 12 years ago. I absolutely love them. They gather light extremely well and at dusk I can actually see better through them than I can without them. After about 7 years my daughter found them and left them in the yard. I found them when I was mowing (fortunately before I hit them) but they had been there several days through a lot of rain. The right tube had quite a bit of moisture in it. I sent them in telling them it was total negligence that caused the problem and within a week I had a brand new set in the mailbox. I can't imagine anybody makes anything much better than them in that price range and their customer service is top notch.

look at Minox from Cameraland

You used to get Nikons for around $300, don't know what the price is now. When I was comparing good glass a few years ago I looked at all the European brands (Zeiss, etc), and the Nikons were pretty close imo, and about 1/3 the price of European. I went with the European anyway, but the Nikons were very good.

Don't be cheap when buying binos, you'll be happy later on that you bought good ones; or should I say, you'll be sorry if you buy cheap ones, especially if you will be doing a lot of glassing. Headaches aren't fun.

I bought a pair of Vortex Diamondbacks in 10X42 a few month ago. Had Steiners before those and the Vortex are way easier to carry and clear as a bell. They do well in low light as well. Got a pair of 8 x42 for the missus and she loves those as well. On boat deliveries when I have them hanging around my neck for up to 30 + hours at a stretch, it makes a difference. The Steiners stay at home and the Vortex's come with me most days.

Bought wife a pair of 10x25 Swarovski for bird watching. Found them online. They needed to be repaired. Returned them for free repair. Look for lifetime warranty.

Only paid $65.

That’s theft!! You should feel guilty. lol