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Weather-Sealed Camera Body, Rain Cover & Desiccant Packs
Keep your camera dry and working when the weather turns.
Beginner
4 min
WEATHER-SEALED CAMERA BODY, RAIN COVER & DESICCANT PACKS
[ ] Sealed Body
[ ] Silica Gel Packs
[ ] Neoprene Lens Wrap
[ ] Carbon Tripod
- Sealed Body: the owner's spec. Check the maker's manual for what is sealed and what is not.
- Silica Gel Packs: absorb moisture in a closed bag. Follow the label for recharging.
- Carbon Tripod: light and rigid. Rinse and dry after salt or sand.
- Protect people first. Do not stay in the open or on high ground with a tripod in a storm, and leave when lightning is near. See weather.gov for current guidance. Why it matters: a tripod is tall, and no photo is worth it.
- Know what "sealed" means. It is a maker's claim for certain conditions. Read the manual and do not treat it as waterproof for submersion unless the maker says so.
- Mind the edge. Watch your footing near cliffs, slick rocks, waves and trails when you look through the viewfinder.
Gear types only.
- Weather-sealed camera body and lens
- Rain cover for camera and lens
- Silica gel packs in a pouch
- Neoprene lens wrap
- Wild Dirt clothing for long, wet shoots (clothing category)
Rules on tripods, commercial photography, drones and off-trail travel vary by park and agency. Check current local rules before you go. Start with nps.gov, fs.usda.gov, blm.gov or your state park website.
Weather makes the best light and the worst conditions for gear. Cover it, dry it and keep shooting. Built by explorers, for the trail.
Camera
- Sealed Body, checked in the maker's manual for what its sealing covers
- A weather-sealed lens, if you want the whole system sealed
- Lens and body caps within reach
- Rain cover that fits your camera and lens
Dry kit
- Silica Gel Packs in your camera bag and case
- Recharge or replace the packs as the label says
- Neoprene Lens Wrap for spare lenses
- Microfiber cloth and a zip bag for wet gear
Support
- Carbon Tripod, with legs locked and feet clean
- Check the tripod head and plate before the trip
- Spare plate or strap
In wet weather
- Keep the camera under the cover or a jacket between shots
- Avoid changing lenses in rain, spray or blowing sand
- Wipe the camera, lens and strap when you come in
Coming indoors
- Let the camera warm up in a closed bag before you open it, to reduce fog
- Dry the gear before it goes into the bag
- Open the bag and leave it to air
- Replace used silica packs
Camera
- Sealed Body, checked in the maker's manual for what its sealing covers
- A weather-sealed lens, if you want the whole system sealed
- Lens and body caps within reach
- Rain cover that fits your camera and lens
Dry kit
- Silica Gel Packs in your camera bag and case
- Recharge or replace the packs as the label says
- Neoprene Lens Wrap for spare lenses
- Microfiber cloth and a zip bag for wet gear
Support
- Carbon Tripod, with legs locked and feet clean
- Check the tripod head and plate before the trip
- Spare plate or strap
In wet weather
- Keep the camera under the cover or a jacket between shots
- Avoid changing lenses in rain, spray or blowing sand
- Wipe the camera, lens and strap when you come in
Coming indoors
- Let the camera warm up in a closed bag before you open it, to reduce fog
- Dry the gear before it goes into the bag
- Open the bag and leave it to air
- Replace used silica packs
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