My dogs have always slept in the trailer but the last few years as they get older, they come inside. I haven't found any issues with hotels in SD accepting well behaved dogs.
Facebook marketplace is the best place that i have used. people buy the stuff and use it for two weeks and then it collects dust in the garage or becomes a clothes hanger!! i never offer full price for stuff and haven't been turned down yet. plus you don't have to go all out. I bought a pull up...
Personally I would look into getting 12s. the 10s didn't have much benefit for me over the 8s. I hunt hardwoods in the Midwest and mountains in the western states
What tripod are you using? I have a pair of Vortex Razor 12x50 and am looking to get a new tripod that operates smoother than my cheap 20 year old tripod.