Stick It Wrapper Review: Self-Clinging Lens and Laptop Protective Cloth, M vs XL Size Comparison
Image credit: Tomokatsu YukishitaThis is a review of Stick It Wrapper, a protective cloth that clings to itself when layered — no velcro, no clips. I bought it to protect a large telephoto lens and tested both the M and XL sizes against real gear so you can choose the right size without guessing.
The Problem: Carrying a Large Telephoto Lens Safely
I recently bought the mirrorless lens TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD. It is a substantial piece of glass, and throwing it loose into a camera bag felt like a reliable way to accumulate scratches. I needed some kind of protection.
Hard Cases Are Too Bulky
Dedicated hard cases are available, but they make a large lens even larger. My camera bag would barely fit anything else. I wanted something compact that would still prevent scratches — and that search led me to a furoshiki-style wrap cloth.
The Solution: Stick It Wrapper

The material grips itself when layered, with no velcro texture or loud ripping sound. It just holds. To avoid a sizing mistake, I ordered both the M size and the XL size at once.

First Impressions: Stiffer Than Expected
My first reaction when pulling it out of the package was “this is stiffer than I expected.” If you are imagining something soft and fluffy that cradles a lens gently, this is not quite that.
The layers hold together, but it does not feel like wrapping the lens in soft padding.




Size Testing with Real Gear
Test 1: M Size (350×350 mm) with TAMRON 150-500mm


Result: not enough. You can just barely wrap it, but the hold is weak and the whole thing feels insecure. For this lens, I wanted more material to hold it securely.
Test 2: XL Size (580×580 mm) with TAMRON 150-500mm

Result: plenty of room. Enough material to wrap the lens twice over, with solid grip and a reassuring hold. The XL worked better for this lens.
Bonus: XL Size with a 16-inch MacBook Pro
With that much material, I also tried wrapping a 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021 model).

Result: a near-perfect fit. It wraps the laptop as though it were designed for it. Bulky laptop sleeves are one of the biggest space-wasters in a bag — this is a much slimmer alternative.
Size Selection Guide
| Size | Dimensions | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| M | 350×350 mm | Standard zoom lenses, small primes, compact cameras, small gadgets |
| XL | 580×580 mm | Large telephoto lenses, DSLR bodies, 15–16 inch laptops |
Of the two sizes, XL fitted my TAMRON 150-500mm.
Quality and Limitations
Build quality is reasonable for the price — functional rather than premium. The one important caveat: this is scratch protection only. It is not designed to absorb impact. I did not test its protection against drops. Use it to prevent the gear from rubbing against other items inside a bag, not as a substitute for a padded case.
Summary
This solves a specific problem: gear that is too valuable to throw loose into a bag, but for which a full hard case would be overkill or too bulky.
When not in use it folds down to handkerchief size, so it is easy to keep one in a camera bag at all times.
