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Moose Member
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:30 pm
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I've been looking for a truly [waterproof] backpack for an upcoming trip to a very wet and windy part of the world. Hoping to find something approximately 20L (small enough to fit underneath the seat of a plane) that is waterproof without needing a rain cover (as I expect a lot of wind where I'm going).
So far the best one I've found is the Mountain Hardwear Rainshadow 18. Not all of the compartments are waterproof but the main one is.
http://www.mountainhardwear.com/rainshadow-18-outdry-backpack-1709291.html
Then there's the Patagonia Stormfront, but it's a bit larger and pricier than I'm looking for (30L, $300).
http://www.patagonia.com/product/stormfront-waterproof-pack-30-liters/49154.html
Anyone have any suggestions? Why is there such a gap in the market for waterproof packs?
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RichP Member
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:35 pm
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16088 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
I have a big dry bag with shoulder straps for canoeing/kayaking but you wold be nuts to carry it very far with weight. It holds 4 sleeping bars with clothes and pads. I do not know much else that is really waterproof I.e. Capable of total immersion. Sea to summit makes similar bags look at marine outfitters.
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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contour5 Member
Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 2962 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:12 pm
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Crux RK 30 might interest you, although slightly large and pricey. Crux quality is phenomenal...
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markh752 Snoozing on a rock!
Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 866 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:42 pm
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I have a 65L OutDry. It's a good pack and has been in rain, hail and snow. Like you mentioned, only the main compartment is waterproof. I just plan accordingly and put what I don't care gets wet in the non-waterproof compartment.
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RumiDude Marmota olympus
Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 3579 | TRs | Pics Location: Port Angeles |
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:16 pm
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kite Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 1414 | TRs | Pics Location: Olympia |
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:44 pm
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HitTheTrail Member
Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 5452 | TRs | Pics Location: 509 |
Hyperlite Mountain Gear packs are made out of waterproof Cuben and have roll-down tops. I have been using them for years and consider it to be my main pack even in dry weather. When I stuff things in the big outside pocket I usually put it in one of their waterproof stuff sacks or pods.
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robertjoy Member
Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Posts: 107 | TRs | Pics
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Google: "Dry Peak Bagger" by Outdoor Research. this is a dry-sack type ultralight/ultra-compressible pack. Very simple construction. You could cut a piece of "blue foam" to size and use it to pad the back.... When backpacking this is light and thin enough to carry inside my big pack and then use for day hikes and non-technical peak scrambling. Totally waterproof, 9 oz., 25 litres, $75.00
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Jaberwock Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2013 Posts: 722 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham |
I'd do the SealLine Black Canyon backpack.
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Waterman Member
Joined: 21 Mar 2015 Posts: 583 | TRs | Pics Location: Big Snow Quadrangle |
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Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:48 am
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Not sure who makes it but if you went to West Marine, LFS or any maritime type store they sell a roll top waterproof pack. I consider the straps and waistbelt inadequate, but it does fit under a seat and keeps everything dry.
$50-60.
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Riverside Laker Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 2818 | TRs | Pics
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It seems like any waterproof pack can develop a leak. But you can put stuff in plastic bags inside your pack, or even double-bag it. Also, every stuff sack in your pack can have a plastic bag liner. That way everything has multiple waterproof covers. Then when water gets in the pack, your gear might stay dry.
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Gil Member
Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 4057 | TRs | Pics
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Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:16 pm
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Use any pack. Put a trash compactor bag in it. Done!
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Klahini
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Franco Member
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Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:38 pm
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RE: trash compactor
That is what a lot do but under prolonged rain the pack itself will start absorbing rain and get heavier and heavier.
With attrition the bag inside may also start to leak .
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 12655 | TRs | Pics Location: here now |
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Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:06 pm
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Franco wrote: | RE: trash compactor
That is what a lot do but under prolonged rain the pack itself will start absorbing rain and get heavier and heavier. |
A pack cover will prevent that
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