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Rain jacket modifications for use over camera support vests
What the thread found
- A rain jacket can be modified by cutting an opening along the harness arm and securing the cut edges with velcro strips to allow the vest arm to pass through while staying dry
- Velcro-sealed openings in rain jackets prevent water ingress during heavy rain work and also reinforce the cut edges against further tearing
- Purchasing a rain jacket one to two sizes larger than normal wear allows enough material to accommodate the vest underneath and still fit properly after modifications
- A back or side opening in a modified rain jacket enables coverage of both the harness arm and the camera mounting hardware
Depends on
- The modification technique was described for use during tower camera work in warm weather with lightweight jackets
- Success depends on proper fitting of the jacket size relative to the wearer's normal size and the vest design
- The approach has not been systematically tested across different jacket materials or vest models