2006Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Rain protection solutions for camera rigs and equipment
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Camera Essentials rain gear is effective and well-constructed for protecting rigs during wet conditions.
- A layered approach combining rig rain covers with separate plastic bags and shrink wrap around the camera provides reliable protection.
- Portabrace rain covers for cameras tend to be heavier and bulkier compared to other available options.
- Mountaineering gaitors fitted onto crane arm sections provide effective weather protection.
- Inexpensive clear plastic bags secured with clips offer practical rain protection for cameras and rigs and are commonly used in high-rainfall areas.
- Affordable rain gaitors designed for hiking work adequately as arm protection.
Depends on
- The discussion dates from 2006 and product availability or designs may have changed.
- Most advice stems from user experience rather than systematic testing.
- No detailed specifications provided for any of the rain protection systems mentioned.