Keeping equipment safe from moisture/humidity?

[mlondon]

Hi,

I'm going on a trip to Peru for 3 weeks, and will be in the jungle for about 10 days. I have a DSLR (Nikon D200) and some good quality lenses (85mm 1.4 and 12-24 f4). There is no chance of the equipment getting submerged, so I dont want or need a Pelican case or a waterproof Lowe backpack. But I am very concerned about moisture / humidity affecting the equipment.

What is the best way to protect the body and lenses? Should I bring a waterproof bag and lots of Silica Gel? What techniques should I follow if, for example,  when I come back from some shooting and want to store my equipment until the evening, or until the following morning?

Any suggestions or pointers to more information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
Matthew

[Bobtrips]

Hi,

I'm going on a trip to Peru for 3 weeks, and will be in the jungle for about 10 days. I have a DSLR (Nikon D200) and some good quality lenses (85mm 1.4 and 12-24 f4). There is no chance of the equipment getting submerged, so I dont want or need a Pelican case or a waterproof Lowe backpack. But I am very concerned about moisture / humidity affecting the equipment.

What is the best way to protect the body and lenses? Should I bring a waterproof bag and lots of Silica Gel? What techniques should I follow if, for example,  when I come back from some shooting and want to store my equipment until the evening, or until the following morning?

Any suggestions or pointers to more information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
Matthew
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I wouldn't imagine that you would have any problem given your short time in-country.  Just don't stand in the pouring rain.  Or if you do use a plastic bag around your camera.

I travel a lot in very humid countries and at night I leave my camera gear out on under the ceiling fan.  If it's been a really nasty day I take out the batteries and memory card and leave those doors open for extra air circulation.

I lost a set of lenses while living on a sail boat in Central America several years ago but it took months before the problems appeared.