Thinktank emergency rain cover- anyone got one?

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With the impending forecast of snow it got me thinking if its worth investing in a rain cover that’s more durable than the optech rain sleeves. Searching the net came up with results for the thinktank emergency rain cover. It looks like it’s a cut down lighter version of their hydrophobia range.

https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/emergency-rain-cover-medium

As they are out of stock everywhere I looked I thought I would ask if anyone has one and their opinion on it. Is it worth back ordering or waiting until the photography show in March to pick one up?
 
Kieranstandishphoto said:
Tesco bag with a hole in it, job done.
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As an emergency if caught out in rain that’s better than nothing (backpack rain covers are good too) but I’m thinking of a proper cover to purposely go out and shoot in the rain rather than be caught out in it. I can understand rain covers can be seen as an addition cost and that there are cheaper solutions but I’m not sure I could purposely go out using s plastic bag! this cover would likely cost about 1-3% of the gear it’s covering. sadly my Sony kit has iffy weatherproofing and needs a helping hand.
 
rob-nikon said:
As an emergency if caught out in rain that’s better than nothing (backpack rain covers are good too) but I’m thinking of a proper cover to purposely go out and shoot in the rain rather than be caught out in it. I can understand rain covers can be seen as an addition cost and that there are cheaper solutions but I’m not sure I could purposely go out using s plastic bag! this cover would likely cost about 1-3% of the gear it’s covering. sadly my Sony kit has iffy weatherproofing and needs a helping hand.
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Oh your shooting Sony, in that case it would have to be a Marks and Spencer Bag :) although you could ask my new friend @Garry Edwards he may have a better solution, something like a motor-home with a heated awning :) sorry Garry just a bit of banter :)
 
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