All of the wildlife conservation non-profits I support do extensive work in the field, whether it is working with the community or doing research. Standard consumer electronics don't stand up well to the harsh conditions. But rugged versions design for military or mining are too expensive for the budgets of these orgs.
As a compromise, I recommend getting a solid consumer tablet which you can then “ruggedize” with a case, screen protector, or even an underwater case. That plus one or more power banks will be cheaper than a specially designed rugged version. Use the extra money you save to get a backup tablet and swap out the case/protective gear if it fails.
Also as a reminder, the best way to get a decent deal on tablets (or anything really) is use Amazon Warehouse Deals or Blinq to buy open box returns. And get an Amazon Prime credit card for an additional 5% cash back on your purchases.
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