backpack.. waterproofing

redleader · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:00

the backpack I'm currently using is not water resistant. I'm thinking I can spray something on it that should make it water resistant. Any ideas?

traceyam · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:14

I'd just get a pack cover. The Packa is what I used for my A.T. thruhike - can't beat it.

-m2- · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:31

since you will be travelling in the dry season, I wouldn't worry about it.

-m2- · Sep 25th, 2005, 09:39

My pack is waterproof so I've never looked into what is available, has anyone tried a spray-on water repellant? If so, what was it, and how well did it work?

If there is a good product available, not a bad 'just in case' precaution I guess, and there'll always be future trips.

Anders · Sep 25th, 2005, 15:51

A trick from my army days, with a regular top loading pack you can have a garbage liner inside the pack. Completely waterproof, we even used to swim with the pack. And the price is difficult to beat.

traceyam · Sep 25th, 2005, 16:08

Trash bags disintegrate pretty quickly; if you're going to go that route, use a trash compactor bag - they are much sturdier.

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:00	#1
redleader Crown Prince of San Leandro Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA, USA Posts: 63	backpack.. waterproofing the backpack I'm currently using is not water resistant. I'm thinking I can spray something on it that should make it water resistant. Any ideas? __________________ have a happy day!

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:14	#2
traceyam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 426	I'd just get a pack cover. The Packa is what I used for my A.T. thruhike - can't beat it. __________________ "Don't you sometimes wish the arctic was strawberry flavoured?" -- Thermoman

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Sep 25th, 2005, 05:31	#3
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	since you will be travelling in the dry season, I wouldn't worry about it.

Sep 25th, 2005, 09:39	#4
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	My pack is waterproof so I've never looked into what is available, has anyone tried a spray-on water repellant? If so, what was it, and how well did it work? If there is a good product available, not a bad 'just in case' precaution I guess, and there'll always be future trips.

Sep 25th, 2005, 15:51	#5
Anders Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 630	A trick from my army days, with a regular top loading pack you can have a garbage liner inside the pack. Completely waterproof, we even used to swim with the pack. And the price is difficult to beat.

Sep 25th, 2005, 16:08	#6
traceyam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 426	Trash bags disintegrate pretty quickly; if you're going to go that route, use a trash compactor bag - they are much sturdier.

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