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SmartWaterbig fan of atomos, 1000 nits is pretty solid, if you can afford or justify the jump to a shogun for 3k nits would obviously be much better! someone else with experience can chime in on if thats worth it.
I'm assuming you're going to be using this locked off on a tripod, and in that case with a sun hood you should be able to see well - and portabrace makes a handful of well priced rain and dust covers. Though a plastic bag works well!