1. Sharpie marker. It's surprising how often this gets used.
2. Spare batteries.
3. Electrical tape.
4. Audio recorder.
Instead of dedicated rain sleeves, I have used green garbage bags and electrical tape as a make-shift rain cover. Folds very flat and easily fits in whatever kit I am carrying. I never have to think about the extra weight. The bag is just taped into position and thus fits whatever configuration I am shooting with. This solution has handled very heavy rain situations without trouble. I also carry a white cotton cloth (hand towel size) for quick gear wipedowns for anything that gets a few splash drops.
10/27/2010 - 12:54.
1. Sharpie marker. It's surprising how often this gets used.
2. Spare batteries.
3. Electrical tape.
4. Audio recorder.
Instead of dedicated rain sleeves, I have used green garbage bags and electrical tape as a make-shift rain cover. Folds very flat and easily fits in whatever kit I am carrying. I never have to think about the extra weight. The bag is just taped into position and thus fits whatever configuration I am shooting with. This solution has handled very heavy rain situations without trouble. I also carry a white cotton cloth (hand towel size) for quick gear wipedowns for anything that gets a few splash drops.