DonSmith Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I am currently in the middle of Ron Modra and my Scottish Highlands workshop. Sadly we had a participant get Covid and I have been sidelined with a stomach flu bug. Ah - the joys of traveling. What we have been lucky with has been the weather... though here in Scotland, one minute it is dry and the next it is pouring rain. I try to maintain a simple approach to keeping my gear dry. I use a towel, shammy and microfiber clothes. I have tried every cover known to man and all are a pain. I also carry a compact Repel Umbrella - not to keep me dry but my gear, What are your methods? Could be a great discussion here... Here is an image of Sligachan Cascades on the Isle of Skye prior to a cloudburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcox Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 I like the Think Tank Hydrophobia cover for long glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonSmith Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 I like the Think Tank Hydrophobia cover for long glass.That is a great one - I used something similar back in my NFL days Kevin. What about for shorter glass like a 24-70mm GM or a 12-24mm? Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Geraci Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 In a pinch, trashbags work great!! Otherwise, I use a variety of rain gear from Kata - surprisingly cheap and super effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwfrederick Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I've used everything from an umbrella, JC Rain Coat Sleeve Protectors, to 2 gallon zip lock bags depending on the need. I spend most of my time in the state of New Mexico, much of the year there isn't much of a need until the summer monsoon arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I am in the trash bag camp and also using a plain umbrella. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I am sorry you have been sick, Don! It's the worst when you are traveling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution kevinmcox Posted October 23, 2022 Solution Share Posted October 23, 2022 That is a great one - I used something similar back in my NFL days Kevin. What about for shorter glass like a 24-70mm GM or a 12-24mm? Any recommendations?Think Tank has some options for short glass, but honestly in the past I've always just left them uncovered.I'm a recent Sony convert so I'm hoping my new gear holds up as well to the elements as my old Canon gear did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraBlock Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I found a very simple rain cover that i bought many years ago online.. It has an opening at each end with a draw string and i always have it in my bag, it is made for the average zoom, not longer glass. The more expensive ones are too complicated. In a pinch i take a shower cap from the hotel and cut a hole in the other end .!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonSmith Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 In a pinch, trashbags work great!! Otherwise, I use a variety of rain gear from Kata - surprisingly cheap and super effective. Ah - a throwback for sure. In all honesty Drew - trashbags are still my go to for most rainy day shoots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonSmith Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 I've used everything from an umbrella, JC Rain Coat Sleeve Protectors, to 2 gallon zip lock bags depending on the need. I spend most of my time in the state of New Mexico, much of the year there isn't much of a need until the summer monsoon arrives.thanks for the input - I'm the same out here in California - we are in a 10 year draught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonSmith Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 I am in the trash bag camp and also using a plain umbrella. 🙂 Great add about the umbrella - I have one in my bag at all times - not to keep me dry; rather, to keep my gear dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonSmith Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 I am sorry you have been sick, Don! It's the worst when you are traveling! I'm back to feeling good again Caroline - thank you for your concern. Off to Patagonia this Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonSmith Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 I found a very simple rain cover that i bought many years ago online.. It has an opening at each end with a draw string and i always have it in my bag, it is made for the average zoom, not longer glass. The more expensive ones are too complicated. In a pinch i take a shower cap from the hotel and cut a hole in the other end .!!I've used the ol shower caps also Ira - generally it is what I can get my hands on at the time - too much stuff to travel with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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