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Stopping water from running down your back into the backpack

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Stopping water from running down your back into the backpack

Stopping Water from Running Down Your Back into the Backpack: A Field-Tested Guide It’s mile 14 of a 3-day route in the Cascades. The rain started an hour ago, and you’ve just realized the inside of your pack is soaked — your sleeping bag, your fire kit, your extra base layer. All wet. You’ve got … Read more

Backpack rain cover pooling and water ingress

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Backpack rain cover pooling and water ingress

Backpack Rain Cover Pooling and Water Ingress: Why Your Pack Is Still Getting Wet Everyone says “just throw a rain cover on it and you’re good.” They’re missing the point entirely. A rain cover — even a well-fitted one — is not a waterproofing solution. It’s a delay tactic. And if you don’t understand how … Read more