Don’t Buy A Pack Cover to Keep Gear Dry - Try This Instead

[@jfowler]

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[@L0st-n0found]

Use a waterproof liner and then put your pack cover on when you have a storm. Can't get on in time OK but plan on both. don't have a soaked everything not in waterproof bags that will get really nasty and maybe moldy if can't thoroughly dry them in time.

[@jfowler]

Thanks for the tips! Having both would especially be good if backpacking the PNW and other damp and rainy areas. 👍

[@joannsmith9]

I loved the video!

[@SuperdutyExplorer]

I have been keeping my sleeping bad in a dry bag. Down/clothes in plasic bags. However, in January i was hiking out of the Great Smokey Mountains during a 2 plus inches of rain... 😂 weather came in 18 hours early and much worse than expecting... during this experience, i learned my newest backpack is made of an almost waterproof material. Mountain hardwear AMG, every time i stoped, i had to tip backpack upsides down to dump water out side pockets! I think those new dynima bags are waterproof as well, or at least what i thought i heard?

[@jfowler]

Yeah, they are using some really hi-tech fabrics on the higher end backpacks now. I’m looking at a pack made from Ultra 200X and 400X and it is supposed to be pretty much waterproof unless the water is under pressure. Dyneema is supposed to be waterproof, too. The only concern I would have is if the manufacturer doesn’t seal the seams. Personally, I would probably still use my plastic liner as a precaution.

[@SuperdutyExplorer]

@jfowler for sure, only so many rock rubs before water would start leaking through I'm sure.. and it's not like 1-2 garbage bags weigh much!

[@redhound4889]

I use a clear plastic bag for my sleeping bag and dry clothes. The kind used for woodwork dust extractors. Never had or bought a dry bag, pack liner or pack cover. Tent and rain clothes placed on top. But I've only been doing this for 49 years. UK weather.

[@jfowler]

That’s great! Simple yet effective 👍

[@redhound4889]

Cheap. 😀 When I'm done with it it goes on the extractor. 😇@@jfowler

[@pleok08]

Friday, February 16th: I try to use overlapping systems, which can lead to a small weight increase. Rain jackets, pack covers, and ponchos usually work for me. We make our choices, we take our chances. You do you. What works for you, may not work for someone else. HYOH. Best of luck to you. Happy Trails! Ross08

[@jfowler]

Absolutely! Figure out what works and make adjustments when necessary. Thanks for sharing your experience 😄

[@texmexia49]

I use a pack cover and liner. Liner is to keep my gear dry: pack cover is to keep me from carrying 3 extra pounds of water weight when the pack gets wet. I also set my pack on it in camp to keep it clean in muddy/wet conditions or use it to kneel on when getting in/out of my tent.

[@jfowler]

@texmexia49 thanks for the practical tips! 👍

[@cherylaversano4885]

Nicely done.

[@jfowler]

Thanks so much! ☺️