[pct-l] The Packa vs seperate rain gear and pack cover

[giniajim]

My Large model Packa weighs 12 oz (my scales).  It is made out of Silnylon.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dan Africk 
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Cc: packa at thepacka.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:00 PM
  Subject: [pct-l] The Packa vs seperate rain gear and pack cover


  I like the idea of The Packa, and I almost bought one. I figured I'll be
  keeping my tent on the outside of my pack, so if I have to I can setup my
  tent in the rain while wearing my pack, and that would deal with that issue.

  But I realized that the Packa weighs 13oz, the same as my current, coated
  nylon rain jacket, so the only weight I'd be saving is my 5oz pack cover(and
  I could get an ultralight one for 3.2oz). Using the Driducks jacket, which
  weighs about 6oz, saves me a full 7oz, and for way less money, so that's
  what I'm doing for now. The Packa would need to weigh about 9oz to be
  lighter than the lightest jacket + pack cover setup. The Packa is more
  durable, and vents better, and covers the backpack straps, so its probably a
  better option for wet areas. If the Packa was available in a lighter
  version, perhaps sil-nylon, I think it would be a better trade off. I'm
  still tempted to get one for the rainy sections. I'm cc'ing this email to
  cedar tree industries, for the suggestion of a lighter version.

  There are 2 main reasons I use a pack cover, even though my important stuff
  is in dry bags anyway: 1- an extra layer of protection, 2- wet packs are
  heavier.



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