Do you bring along a rain jacket/soft shell out shooting?

[ahsamhui]

Hi,

as photographers when asked what do you pack into your camera bag the usual answer will be lens,filters,batt ect...but how about other "support" equipment?

Was shooting a marathon 3 months ago and it rained from start till end. Lucky I have my trusted Helly Hansen. However since it was many years old it only provided some waterproofing for me and my D7000.

Just a curious question how many of you do actually pack a rain jacket or soft shell into your camera bag?
How much do you think is a reasonable money to spent on a good jacket?

If you are using one can you share with us the brand and why you choose it over others.


Thanks

 

[tikiman]

When I travel, I usually pack my trusty rain jacket, a large trash bag and in some cases, a water-tight floatable bag which can be rolled and clipped onto the cam bag.

It has kept me dry and act as a wind breaker. Mine is a North Face with fleece collar that I bought for abt sgd180 at a sale.

 

[Silas]

I pack an Optech rain sleeve in my bag whenever i go shoot birds or landscape. It allows me to continue shooting in the rain. The rain cover for my bag would keep the bag and other equipment dry.