2004Sled forum
Custom Gore-Tex rain covers for broadcast camera sleds and monitors
22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Gore-Tex rain covers designed for the XCS Ultimate sled LEH provide breathable protection that prevents moisture accumulation inside the cover, addressing a problem with non-breathable alternatives that can cause sweating and freezing.
- Custom-made rain covers for broadcast equipment require direct contact with the maker for ordering and allow extended turnaround times of several months to over a year.
- Temporary rain protection solutions for camera sleds include clear tape over displays, clear plastic trash bags for equipment towers, and cable protectors from aftermarket suppliers.
- Non-breathable monitor covers with velcro fasteners can leak water that pools and causes monitor freezing during rain exposure.
Depends on
- The thread discusses equipment from 2004 and references a specific maker who was on maternity leave, making availability uncertain.
- No testing results are provided for the covers in actual rain conditions, only aesthetic assessment and fit evaluation.
- The discussion mentions a general desire for more vendors to offer breathable rain cover options but provides no information about whether this was ever realized.
- Different equipment models require custom covers, so solutions are not universal across sled types.