There are many accessories for a camera that are considered must haves. The extra set of batteries, the backup memory card, a Skylight filter for protection, a tripod and even a long range flash for those zoom shots in low light. But if you told me that I’d make the Storm Jacket one of those must have things for the camera bag should the weather go south, I’d look at you like you grew a third head. A raincoat for a camera? But it makes perfect sense.

Think about it. Your camera gear can cost up to thousands of dollars. And bad weather than not only ruin your shot, it can create condensation that will wreak havoc with the circuitry. The Storm Jacket keeps your rig nice and dry while you’re getting soaked trying to capture that “Kodak moment.” Depending on the size of your rig, the Storm Jack can come out of your pocket and be affixed to your camera in as little as 5 seconds. And that’s not hype, either. Keeping the SJ in your back pocket and whipping it out at the first sign of rain can quickly save your gear from potential water, snow or even dust damage. It’s made of light weight, waterproof Aquanylon material and includes top openings to accommodate camera straps.

And when I say it’s lightweight, well, the SLR size weighs a hefty 1 ounce. For camcorders news gathering size, 4 ounces. And it’s adjustable closures make for a tight custom fit to keep the rain trickling down to the ground away from your camera. Colors come in Red, Black, and Yellow, and the cost ranges from $36-65 depending on your camera size and length. Works for both SLRs, digital cameras and Camcorders. It’ll even handle those professional news cameras.

With colder and wetter weather coming right around the corner, the Storm Jacket is one thing you want in your pocket when the Mother Nature refuses to cooperate while you’re getting the shot.

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