🔒 Astromania 30.1" Protective Telescope Cover with Fixing Strap - Safeguard Your Telescope from Dust, Moisture, and More! Review

I bought this bag because I knew it was just a lightweight bag and not a durable outdoor bag. I only use it when 2 or 3 perfectly clear days and nights with no rain are forecast. That way, after a night of imaging, I can just shut down my rig for the day and open it up the next night and get back to work. It's perfect for that and even makes a good storage box for your gear in the garage or shed. It feels like it should reflect heat in the summer. For now I'm glad it covers my Skywatcher EQ6 R…

While the product works well for its intended purpose, the overall quality of the material does not match the price. The product feels and behaves like a plastic garbage bag and I'm afraid it won't last another season. I had it in place during an astronomically hot period in June 2021 and I'm glad it kept the gear at around 90 degrees instead of 110 degrees. When it gets that hot I recommend bringing your gear indoors to keep the gear lube viscous and avoid swelling of the OTA which causes…

I used to use an emergency sleeping bag to cover my scope that cost about $10. This item is significantly more expensive in price but I doubt it is justified. I just got it and will have to see how it holds up but of course I don't expect it to be as durable as the '365' scope caps which cost over twice the price of these. I also wonder how well the single lanyard catch will work on a tripod since I need to lower the lid all the way down to protect my control modules and power supplies. I'll…