stephensharrod Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Was wondering what everybody's methods were. I have the boom rain guard, and the cover for my petrol bag and I wrapped the boom in plastic for the connections, being extra careful to not have much plastic bag noise. I know trew has a whole cover guard. But I always wonder what other people's methods are, and I always see on big shows they have rain towers and everything and people just get drenched. What does everyone do to keep the gear dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Poncho for the bag/me, RA RainMan for the Boom Mic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate C Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have both the petrol poncho and apron. haven't used the apron as yet. Rainman for boom, though I find the fluffy is usually sufficient. Camera/electrical tape around the xlr connectors. On a doco one of the other soundies xlr connectors (at pistol grip) filled up with water in torrential rain. He didn't have a good day. Shower caps can work well over pouches on the outside of your bag. Oh and snap lock bags of various sizes from A3 to little snack size ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syncsound Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 In addition to the above, I borrowed a couple of ideas from the camera dept: - keep a handful of cloth "diapers" in a ziploc for quick wipe-downs of gear - bag covers for audio carts. I got mine from filmtools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have a lightweight raincoat that folds into itself (nice and compact), a Petrol Apron and gloves (a wet boompole gets very cold in Canada) They are always with me, just in case. I also have a few clear disposable ponchos that I carry around to help my fellow crew members if we get caught by a surprise shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Harber Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Easy up or Pelsue tent Bag Its for each cart Ponchos/Rain Gear Neo boots. Desiccate tins for inside pelican cases Ziplocks galore Rescue tape Diapers or towels Shower caps Hogs hair etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 My own 5x5 Ezi Up Good wet weather gear A Sound Slicker (bought for filming at the Victoria Falls - Zambia) mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campion Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Pram cover for the cart and some backpack covers for the mics, Shower caps for the boom transmitters, ground sheets for other cases, north face jacket for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Anyone have a recommendation for a good rain shell / jacket? I have my gear covered for field use: Petrol Rain Poncho and a Remote Audio Rainman, but I'm looking for a rain shell / jacket that is lightweight and packable, and one that I can wear for travel to and from locations during wet weather. Carrying an umbrella plus gear isn't practical, and I need something that isn't too hot in the summer when it rains. I'm thinking a rain 'shell' vs. a rain 'jacket', and when it gets colder I can always layer. I've been shopping around and it seems as though there are many good makes / brands out there. So many that it might just be a buy and try kind of thing. They all seem to get pretty good reviews once you go fully taped seams and above the $75 price range. Any personal experiences with a great rain jacket? Recommendations? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefilosa Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Roso - Is that the backside of the collapsible UrstaCart ? It looks like a great rig you are running there! MF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 What is this "rain" of which you speak? Perhaps I'll Google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campion Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Roso - Is that the backside of the collapsible UrstaCart ? It looks like a great rig you are running there! MF Yes- An old battered urstacart but its brilliant. I've kept everything to the top half so it can be split for car rigs, or for carrying up stairs. ..and back on topic, it means that with the driving sideways (sometimes upward) rain we get in scotland, only the top half needs sheltered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Still like my old Inverness Cape in combination with an OR hat for rain I keep in one of the pockets: Handy for non-booming bag work since the cape layer is easily buttoned over the bag, yet reachable inside and remaining under cover. Arms are completely free to move (no sleeves). Folds up into a small package. Some come with a snap pocket for storage. Buy larger than your size. Available at any Scottish shop. Coming in second is this coat: http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-138/031171/Divegear-Boat-Coat-Dive-Jacket---Fleece-Lined-with-Hood.html Fleece lined. Velcro-closure sleeves. Top/bottom-opening zipper. Hood. Down side? Material makes that swish noise. The lining tends to push out of the sleeve when putting the coat on. I don't mind but there are those who do. Wardrobe got the crew a deal with the company, so a lot of the crew got 'em and liked 'em, me included. Wardrobe uses 'em for cast warming coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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