A while back I bought several small lightweight Manfrotto camera bags which you might have seen in one of my previous blog posts and, previous to that, I bought a National Geographic Africa camera bag rain cover. I thought I’d try them out together and, because it has elasticated sides and velcro “loops/straps” to take the camera bag straps, I can leave it fitted all the time without hampering access to the bag. When I need it there’s no fumbling about in the rain fitting it and subsequently removing it, I can simply pull it over the top and, as a mate of mine from Liverpool would say “job’s a good un”. It also has the benefit that, when wet, it can stay on the bag to dry out and I have tucked a few small items like my LCD hood and variable ND filter and pouch inside between the cover and the outer of the bag. Incidentally the bag and rain cover combo cost me a very affordable £16 UK. Takes me all of a second or two at the most and the bag is well and truly protected against the elements. Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year.
Leigh
Thank you! 
