[torsion (Bram)]

Hi,

I have a C9.25HD on an ieq45 as a 'mobile' set up (mainly in the backyard). That is, if I want to observe I will have to take it out and set it up (like lots of others). This in not a problem (even when starting at ~9.00pm when the kids are in bed/asleep) and will take me about 45min to set up (getting faster).

After a nice evening/night, I always feel bad/sad to pack it all up as tomorrow night it could be a clear night again.

Lately I have been covering my mount (removed the scope) with a plastic mattress bag to keep it set up/aligned in the backyard for the next night. The mount is covered but the legs are not (as well as the few hole I noticed the other day).

Unless my wife warns that it is going to rain I am (almost) happy for it to stay out, and then just prior the rain I quickly bring it back inside.

So two questions, 1) does anyone have a better/saver idea for a 'bag' to cover/protect the mount/scope from the weather? and 2) with the legs not being covered how worried should I be wrt to rust on the feet of the tripod?

thank for reading.
cheers,
Bram