As a working professional photographer, I have a considerable investment in equipment. I believe in preventive maintenance and take care of my equipment. But in the field the conditions are sometimes less than ideal. So when I learned about the folks at LensCoat and their protective covers, I checked them out. Now I have a LensCoat cover on every piece of equipment possible. LensCoat products are made from closed-cell neoprene that protects equipment from nicks and dings if it should get bumped. It also provides a thermal barrier to protect hands from extreme cold, which I put to the test on a recent trip to Yellowstone in –31° weather. My right hand got very cold holding the camera but my left hand stayed warm having the LensCoat cover on the 200–400mm lens. I also felt comfortable having my lens exposed in adverse weather as the neoprene protected it from the elements. I really like the fact that the inside of the LensCoat is made of a gripper material, eliminating the need for using glue or some other sticky substance on valuable lenses. LensCoat makes covers for a variety of Nikon and Canon lenses, as well as a few others. They also make Hoodies (lens covers to replace lens caps), covers for tripods, and even a cover to protect my Wimberley II head. You can select from a variety of camou age patterns or plain black, which I prefer. You can even order custom covers for your rare lens or piece of camera equipment that you want to keep pristine. I’m sold on LensCoat!