There is an argument that a surge protector is superfluous. Maybe so.
I have my outlet checker I can check the pedestal with, and a voltmeter that plugs into any outlet to monitor voltage. And a real DVM if I ever doubt it's accuracy. So these help with miss-wiring and over/under voltage.
In case of thunderstorms I have (only once) disconnected from the pedestal.
On the other hand I didn't go out in the woods to sit and stare at a voltmeter or brush up on my engineering skills. I go out there to be unbothered. Un-worried. Un-concerned.
So if dirty power keeps you up at night, replace your protector. But don't pay more than you have to for one.
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