[pct-l] Waterproof Pack

[Bill Burge]

Here's a 60 liter at 3 lbs 9 oz.

http://www.thewaterproofstore.com/gobi60-backpack.html

There's some other interesting packs:

http://www.thewaterproofstore.com/backpacks.html

But nothing I would seriously consider over a ULA.  ;-)

BillB



On Feb 7, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Brian McLaughlin wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Peterson" <wordgrouper at hotmail.com>
>>
>> Just hiked all day in the rain--this has got me pondering the need  
>> for a
>> waterproof pack. Any ideas?
>
> Because packs have numerous seams, one or more large openings,
> and sometimes several zippers, it is very difficult to make them
> completely waterproof, even if you use waterproof materials. There
> are just too many things that can leak, abrade, degrade, wear off.
>
> Pack covers seem like a good idea at first blush. Their big problem
> is that they don't cover the back of the pack, where the shoulder
> straps and waist belt attach, so they have a HUGE opening that
> water can find and enter, then pool at the bottom of the cover. Eh!
>
> Trash compactor bags are fairly heavy-duty, but also fairly light.
> They are seamless. Because they work inside your pack bag, not
> outside it, they only have one opening to worry about and that
> opening can be twisted, doubled over and then tied off. They work
> like a charm. Their one weakness is that they can't protect items
> outside the main compartment, such as in top pockets or mesh
> pockets. You can work around that.
>
> Happy hiking!
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