Rain and the V3

[Downdeep]

There is a chance that I will be hunting in drizzle or light rain at the hunt coming up this weekend. It is a rain or shine event. Though I will avoid heavy rain or downpours, I'd hate to pay my money and not hunt during drizzle. How water resistant is the control pod? Suggestions for the box? Thoughts in general?
Thanks!

 

[Rob (IL)]

It is sealed with a rubber gasket. You will have no trouble.

 

[Downdeep]

That makes things easier. The main box, under the arm cuff. Suggestions for that?

 

[Rob (IL)]

It is also water resistant including the speaker. A small plastic bag works fine, like the ones your stuff comes in when shopping. Slide it on and tie half a knot in the front.

 

[Downdeep]

Excellent. Thanks!

 

[hang7575]

Hunted 2 different times in the pouring rain with mine small zip lock bag will cover pod to be safe and a gallon ziplock and some duck tape will work on V3 and mxt.

 

[LittleJohn]

spend some of that moldy money you got and pick you up a 3 piece set of covers off of eBay. They work great!

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

I have been caught in some heavy downpours with the V3. Clear plastic food wrap worked fine on the control box. It becomes quite messy but it does the trick!

 

[LittleJohn]

Thats a great idea too Neil!

 

[Larry (IL)]

I have hunted in a light shower many times with no protection and never had a problem. As Rob said, it is pretty well rain resistant with the headphone jack being the weakest link, but you should have had a plastic plug in there when you got it. A little extra protection will not hurt anything though. Good luck in the hunt.

 

[Coinstar]

What about the wireless headphones? I worry that the battery compartment isn't as water proof as the V3 itself. Maybe switch to cheap wired headphones during rain?

 

[Larry (IL)]

I don't know about the headphones, but I haven't had any problems with mine.

 

[Downdeep]

Thanks for all the tips guys. lets just hope they aren't needed in any case!!