Waterproof bags

[DjLukeW]

Hey guyssss

Basically heading to oulton park on Monday and in case of a downpour I was thinking of some waterproof cover so I can still use it.

Now these are expensive but I wondered if anyone had experiance of a cheaper alternative?

I work in an Outdoors shop so I have access to dry sacks and stuff, could possibly modify one?

Its for use with Canon 1000D and my 70-300mm lens.

 

[tdodd]

You can buy a pair of Optech Rainsleeves for under a tenner or just work something out with a plastic bag and some rubber bands.

 

[DjLukeW]

ahh awesome. Probably wouldnt arrive in time though will DIY something up I think

 

[neil_g]

There's always the freezer bag method..


DSC00177 by neilgates, on Flickr

Not pretty and not easily reusable without tearing, but effective.

 

[weybourne]

There's always the freezer bag method..


DSC00177 by neilgates, on Flickr

Not pretty and not easily reusable without tearing, but effective.

Red band at the far end of the lens - nice touch!

 

[DjLukeW]

I found a trekmates waterproof bag in work today. Was just going to cut a big enough circle at the then end for the lens, re attatch the hood and should be good enough.

However me and DIY suck, so will post results

 

[DjLukeW]

Job done

Trekmates Medium waterproof bag that can now house my 1000D and 70-300 lens, with room to spare. Could probably have got the small one

 

[nickc]

Thankfully wasn't needed in the end