What do people do when it rains?

[Rockrae78]

My solution completely depends on the length of your scope, but the blue IKEA bags are a perfect size for my scope... Goes straight over no problem and then I usually pick the whole thing up and carry it inside.

[Hargo]

It's really easy for me cause I have a 6" newt so I just pick the whole thing up and leg it inside.

[brantuk]

You'd have to be extremely unlucky to get caught in a sudden down pour. I have a saying "Astronomers don't get wet" - mostly cos we only go out under clear skies. But if you're cloud dodging - rain usually starts as a few spots - that's your signal to get it under wraps asap. A black plastic bin liner is light and can be scrunched up into a coat pocket for emergencies.

Alternatively I allways have one of these handy and a bunjee cord with hooks: http://www.green-wit...s_and_Bags.html

It folds nicely into the small carry bag - has ventillation - fits over most scopes - is cheap - and can be deployed in seconds over your gear. Look at the pics and you'll see how appropriate it is in extreme conditions. Highly recommended (by me at least).