Laying on wet ground?

Shakey · 05-19-2020, 06:03 AM - **1 Like**

I'd like something that is easy to carry that I can spread on the ground and lay on while shooting at low levels in the woods. It's often wet. I have thought of a chaep plastic camo colored tarp. Does anyone have any better ideas?

**baro-nite** · 05-19-2020, 06:19 AM

Tarp would work, of course. I've sometimes used an old shower curtain.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-19-2020, 06:34 AM - **4 Likes**

i just usually get wet...

Not a Number · 05-19-2020, 06:51 AM

A couple of garbage bags if you're really cheap or pressed for space and weight.

Wasp · 05-19-2020, 07:14 AM - **1 Like**

The garbage bags sound good. They won't take up much space. After use they can be thrown away.

For something that is reusable, look in at the nearest camping store to see what they have.Something like this seems suitable.

bertwert · 05-19-2020, 07:16 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

i just usually get wet...

Anything for the shot...

skierd · 05-19-2020, 08:08 AM - **2 Likes**

I have a roll up picnic blanket with a waterproof side and a cloth side that we bought at a local grocery store or Walmart. I’d bring that if I thought I’d be out and on the ground for a while.

stevebrot · 05-19-2020, 08:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

i just usually get wet...

This ^ ^ ^ ...

...or rain gear.

Steve

swanlefitte · 05-19-2020, 09:20 AM - **1 Like**

The cheap plastic picnic tablecloths fit in a pocket. They might come in green. I have a white one which i use as diffuser.

bdery · 05-19-2020, 09:44 AM - **1 Like**

Why not one of those pads made for changing diapers? Pretty waterproof, light, easy to fold.

**rogerstg** · 05-19-2020, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by Shakey

I'd like something that is easy to carry that I can spread on the ground and lay on while shooting at low levels in the woods.

I used to carry a garbage bag split along the sides for length. Now I just hold the camera low and use my KP's flip screen.

Not a Number · 05-19-2020, 11:20 AM

Plastic/nylon rain pancho work. Good to have in your pack in any case.

fehknt · 05-19-2020, 12:34 PM

If I'm expecting significant ground work, rain pants at a minimum (I do a lot of kneeling shots where my knees would be wet/muddy) and often rain jacket go in my bag or just wear; I've been out in a downpour for hours with my K-1 shooting just fine with rain gear, and except for my hands and face I managed to stay dry (thanks Pentax weather sealing!). If it's hot... then I'll usually accept getting wet and wear fast-drying synthetics.

Remember that 'seeping' water from the bottom of the camera is often more dangerous than rain drops running over the top. Try to keep a consistent orientation and restrict zooming if seals may be soaked to reduce water ingress.

swanlefitte · 05-19-2020, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by fehknt

Remember that 'seeping' water from the bottom of the camera is often more dangerous than rain drops running over the top. Try to keep a consistent orientation and restrict zooming if seals may be soaked to reduce water ingress.

My experience exactly. Slight drizzle with m42 lens and water got inside but hardly even beaded up outside. Full downpour with 40xs tipped down and no problem. Zoomed my plm after wiping and got fungus.

**seventhdr** · 05-19-2020, 02:27 PM

Mindshift Gear from Think Tank Photo have a groundsheet that comes in a carry bag.

05-19-2020, 06:03 AM - 1 Like	#1
Shakey Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 211	Laying on wet ground? I'd like something that is easy to carry that I can spread on the ground and lay on while shooting at low levels in the woods. It's often wet. I have thought of a chaep plastic camo colored tarp. Does anyone have any better ideas?

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05-19-2020, 06:19 AM	#2
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Tarp would work, of course. I've sometimes used an old shower curtain.

05-19-2020, 06:34 AM - 4 Likes	#3
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	i just usually get wet...

05-19-2020, 06:51 AM	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	A couple of garbage bags if you're really cheap or pressed for space and weight.

05-19-2020, 07:14 AM - 1 Like	#5
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	The garbage bags sound good. They won't take up much space. After use they can be thrown away. For something that is reusable, look in at the nearest camping store to see what they have.Something like this seems suitable.

05-19-2020, 07:16 AM - 3 Likes	#6
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by pepperberry farm i just usually get wet... Anything for the shot...

05-19-2020, 08:08 AM - 2 Likes	#7
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	I have a roll up picnic blanket with a waterproof side and a cloth side that we bought at a local grocery store or Walmart. I’d bring that if I thought I’d be out and on the ground for a while.

05-19-2020, 08:57 AM - 1 Like	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm i just usually get wet... This ^ ^ ^ ... ...or rain gear. Steve

05-19-2020, 09:20 AM - 1 Like	#9
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	The cheap plastic picnic tablecloths fit in a pocket. They might come in green. I have a white one which i use as diffuser.

05-19-2020, 09:44 AM - 1 Like	#10
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Why not one of those pads made for changing diapers? Pretty waterproof, light, easy to fold.

05-19-2020, 10:35 AM	#11
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by Shakey I'd like something that is easy to carry that I can spread on the ground and lay on while shooting at low levels in the woods. I used to carry a garbage bag split along the sides for length. Now I just hold the camera low and use my KP's flip screen.

05-19-2020, 11:20 AM	#12
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Plastic/nylon rain pancho work. Good to have in your pack in any case.

05-19-2020, 12:34 PM	#13
fehknt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 142	If I'm expecting significant ground work, rain pants at a minimum (I do a lot of kneeling shots where my knees would be wet/muddy) and often rain jacket go in my bag or just wear; I've been out in a downpour for hours with my K-1 shooting just fine with rain gear, and except for my hands and face I managed to stay dry (thanks Pentax weather sealing!). If it's hot... then I'll usually accept getting wet and wear fast-drying synthetics. Remember that 'seeping' water from the bottom of the camera is often more dangerous than rain drops running over the top. Try to keep a consistent orientation and restrict zooming if seals may be soaked to reduce water ingress.

05-19-2020, 02:01 PM	#14
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Originally posted by fehknt Remember that 'seeping' water from the bottom of the camera is often more dangerous than rain drops running over the top. Try to keep a consistent orientation and restrict zooming if seals may be soaked to reduce water ingress. My experience exactly. Slight drizzle with m42 lens and water got inside but hardly even beaded up outside. Full downpour with 40xs tipped down and no problem. Zoomed my plm after wiping and got fungus.

05-19-2020, 02:27 PM	#15
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,440	Mindshift Gear from Think Tank Photo have a groundsheet that comes in a carry bag.