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<\/a><\/p>\nOften when shooting out in-the-field you have to deal with the elements. Exposure to water or dirt can be disastrous to your equipment. You\u2019ve probably tried the old ‘put it under your shirt technique’, but if you\u2019re wanting to protect your equipment the right way there are a few pieces of equipment that are worth the investment.<\/p>\n
Some of these tools are more ‘professional‘<\/strong>\u00a0than others, but all of them are guaranteed to give you a leg up on keeping your equipment out of the elements. The following list is ordered from least expensive to most expensive, or in other words ‘least reliable to most reliable’. These are designed to keep your equipment protected, but the best way to prevent water or dirt from getting into your gear is to avoid it altogether.<\/p>\n Note: these tools are meant to protect gear that isn\u2019t in-use. If you want to find some cheap ways to cover you camera for active productions I highly recommend checking out \u201c4 Inexpensive Ways to Keep Your Camera Dry\u201d<\/a> by Digital Camera World.<\/em><\/p>\n Keeping your gear protected doesn’t have to be rocket science. Ziplock bags are avaliable in an extra large size, perfect if you are looking for a cheap way to keep you gear dry. These do have their disadvantages, as the seal sometimes can come undone<\/strong> or worse, rip.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $5.99<\/a><\/p>\n The Sea to Summit Dry Sack offers a rollable and foldable snap seal for added protection. The bags can be conveniently stored without the fear of rips or tears. They also happen to be much cheaper than other dry bags. Sea to Summit recommends double bagging<\/strong> particularly sensitive items.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $12-$40<\/a><\/p>\n If you want to see what’s on the inside of your dry bag without opening them up, check out these dry bags created by SeaLine. Their EcoSee clear series offers the same protection as the Sea to Summit dry sack, but in a clear bag.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $20-$80<\/a><\/p>\n The dry box is admittedly a much bulkier alternative to using a dry sack, but with \u00a0it you can rest assured that your equipment will stay 100% dry and clean, even when dumped under water<\/strong>. These cases are also bright orange so if they fall out of a boat \u00a0you will easily be able to find them.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $22<\/a><\/p>\n The following video tutorial created by Richard Harrington with Lynda.com<\/a> shows us how to use a few of these dry sacks.<\/p>\n1. Ziplock Bags<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n2. Sea to Summit Dry Sack<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. SeaLine EcoSee Clear Dry Bag<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n4. Dry Box<\/h2>\n
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