MYOG: Bubble Wrap and Duct Tape Camera Case

[Wes]

I've used "reflectix"tm Al-coated bubble wrap for a lot of camera cases – but with a silnylon liner (as well as a silnylon shell for moisture protection), as the aluminum layer will SCRATCH LCD display screens on cameras etc.

The stuff also makes a great "thermos" box for keeping food hot while re-hydrating and insulating your hands from the hot food bag. – just use packing tap to assemble and bits of hook and loop for a latch.

Also makes a great light insulator for water bottles too.

[Mike M]

I've been using this case- neoprene, protect well against shock, but not waterproof

I took a 5×4" alkosak and lined it w/ some bubble wrap (bubble out w/ packing tape applied to help hold it's shape- a little strip of packing tape on each side to adhere the bubble wrap to the alkosak)

know it's shock proof AND waterproof- also shaved an even ounce off of the weight 1.3 oz vs 0.3 oz :)

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[BlackHatGuy]

They're out of stock, but this is pretty much what the bubblepackits on this site are, it seems.

[Mike M]

^ exactly- I looked and looked and couldn't find any (well I take that back- if I wanted to buy 50+ I found some :))

this one might be a little more waterproof (at least that's alkosak's claim over "regular" ziplock products) than the one offered by BPL

[Dan @ Durston Gear]

Nice idea. I just finished a 6g bubble-wrap case for my camera.

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