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Surf Booties
When I might need to be walking in the water be it at ILE, Fort DeSoto, La Jolla Shores Beach, Nickerson Beach, or anywhere else, I always have a pair of surf booties on. The are comfortable, add a bit of warmth on cold days, keep your feet cool on warm days, prevent cuts from shells, broken glass, and the like, and give some degree of protection against sting rays. And the rugged soles prevent slipping on mud.
I’d advise the 3mm thickness if you will be walking in warm water, or the 5mm thickness for cold water. Be sure to pick a pair that goes above the ankles to protect against Sting Rays.
You can order a pair of surf booties by clicking here: They tend to run a bit small. I wear mine with socks. You do not need split toe booties. Neo-Sport is my favorite brand but you will find lots of options when you click on the link.
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Woolen Watch Caps
I have been using woolen watch caps to store my cameras, small lenses, and teleconverters in my Think Tank bags for several decades. They offer maximum protection from impact damage and moisture (the latter provided you do not drop everything in a lake or the ocean). Each camera is protected by two watch caps. The TCs go in single caps. For the past several years I have been using the Carhartt Men’s Knit Cuffed Beanies in a variety of colors.
You can order yours here.
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Hockey Socks
In a similar fashion, I have been using hockey socks for my intermediate telephoto and telephoto lens when packing them for travel. You need to sew or have the bottoms sewn closed. They work great for many lenses including the 70-200s, the 80- and 100-400s, the 300mm f/2.8s, the 180- and 200-600s, and the 200- and 400-800 zooms as well. I recommend these: EALER HSK Series Multiple Colors Knit Hockey Socks Junior To Senior. Order yours by clicking here.
