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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 256171" data-attributes="member: 9240">I know you hate leaving gear in a frozen truck, but I suspect that if you can survive the camera can.  One camera and one lens will do just fine, even if it sits in 20 degrees all day - just ease the transition back into warmer environments by sticking it in a 5 gallon ziplock bag first to keep moisture from getting in.  And keep your battery in your pocket until you need it as it can discharge or stop operating properly when it gets too cold.  The mechanicals of the camera and lens should be fine.The biggest mechanical issue I hear in really cold weather is with plastic mounts, so for folks shooting with the less expensive DX glass (55-200, 18-55, etc) be careful mounting and unmounting because cold plastic can crack far more easily.</blockquote>