Have any gear storage tips?

[masp]

I started putting my lens caps and body caps in plastic bags to keep the dust off them. But I'm pretty sure this is a bad idea for the lens or body (especially in humid environments) if you are concerned about moisture. Maybe tossing a few (dozen ;)) bags of silica gel in there would help.

Anyway, how do you store your gear when you're not using it? Is removing an um... slightly heavy (19 oz) telephoto lens a good idea to protect the lens mount?

[Fortytwo]

Ehm, in my camerabag. At home, it's just standing on a shelf in the studio. I see no harm in it just lying around. Just make sure it doesn't roll onto the floor... ;)

[Greg_Nuspel]

My stuff mainly stays in the camera bag all the time. When it is zipped closed dust is not a problem. I only use plastic bags when I am coming in from the cold to prevent condensation.

[Wicked Dark]

my stuff is generally all over the place. Some in a Tamrac bag I use for storage, in my LowePro backpack that I use all the time, in a Pelican case, in a drawer of my workbench, on the workbench, on a shelf, on my desk, on the coffee table. After a couple of decades it's used to it and so is my husband.

[Greg_Nuspel]

my stuff is generally all over the place. Some in a Tamrac bag I use for storage, in my LowePro backpack that I use all the time, in a Pelican case, in a drawer of my workbench, on the workbench, on a shelf, on my desk, on the coffee table. After a couple of decades it's used to it and so is my husband.

Are you saying this is how you store your husband as well or just your gear :laugh:

[Wicked Dark]

oh yes, he fits in most overhead bins. most convenient.

[masp]

My stuff mainly stays in the camera bag all the time. When it is zipped closed dust is not a problem. I only use plastic bags when I am coming in from the cold to prevent condensation.

Hmm, that's a good idea! How do you use plastic bags to prevent condensation? Sounds like you might bag everything in plastic with a few bags of silica before entering the house and allow it to sit for a few hours to warm up before opening. Does this sound right?

[Wicked Dark]

Yeah, that's about right. I've only had to do it when out shooting below zero. If you don't plan to use the camera right away and can leave it a few hours, you can forego the bag.