FT-2, nuclear war-resistant digital camera. Not too big not too small. It's closed with a zip - yes, the recently departed zip - and to be fair, it last five years or so of regular abuse, so I'm not complaining, but here's where the clever bit starts

.That means a soft, non-scratching liner for the three-strong range, plus 10mm foam padding to give impact protection. Finally, a dry bag-style roll-over closure keeps water out to ISX6 standard – that's not submersible, but should protect your camera from

pockets to fit your camera accessories,pens, passport etc if you are travelling with this bag. In addition, there is a section to hold a laptop.The bag was comfortable and supportive for hiking purposes -  7 hour hike with the bag laden with a 11-16 24

to either vertical or horizontal webbing. There are 16 products in the full range, from camera and GPS casesthrough to rucksac liners and a dry-bag. All have been designedspecifically for the rough and tumble of serious outdoor use

This week's Monday kit tip is about looking after your electronic kit in the outdoors, mostly keeping it dry.Obvious some GPS units, phones and cameras are designed to be waterproof – look for the IPx7 standard to be sure, while others are merely

in the mount without a camera, it'shard to remove...The Optera Pro 460 retails for around £54.99, there's also asmaller Optera 230 version which sells for £44.99 and .Also from TrekTech is the MagBag2 a camera stabilisation device that's basically a hightech

inner bag with Velcro fastening, waterproof outer bag with PU coating with roll-over seal. 23cm x 16cm x 4cm, other sizes also available. What's It For? Swiss brand Exped's Crush Drybag is basically aconventional fully waterproof

gear, and hit you with import duty. Professionals have to make out a carnet listing every piece of equipment to avoid this problem.Step 4: Safety & security - keep the cameras and film out of the sun as much as possible, and in sealed ziplock bags

Despite the deluge at the weekend, it's getting warmer and more summery - time to wade through rivers or perhaps get up to see the dawn if OM's camera-wielding contingent is to be believed...Skye ClimbingTim Croker made the most of summer weather

on the hill, might beinterested in taking out some sort of insurance against wetness.Aquapac is a company which produces waterproof protection for mobilephones, cameras, GPS, two-way radios and pretty much anything elseyou can fit into one of their cases