[pct-l] Waterproof Pack

[Stephen Adams]

Well yeah, there's dry sack type stuff but not really a thru hiker's dream eh?
On Feb 6, 2010, at 11:49 PM, Bill Burge wrote:

> I have seen waterproof packs.
> 
> Nothing any of us would want to carry!  Basically a large heavy dry bag with shoulder straps.
> 
> Bill Burge
> Typoed on my iPhone!
> 
> On Feb 6, 2010, at 11:45 PM, Stephen Adams <reddirt2 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
>> I haven't  tried compactor bags, but I have been using trash bags for years and with very satisfactory results, and I often carry camera gear.  As far as I know, but I don't know much, there is no such thing as a water proof pack.   Too many seams and stitching.  A lot of pack manufacturers claim water proof materials etc, but don't be fooled, it's a pipe dream.  Trash bags have no seams, and you just roll the top over, done.  As  side note, I keep a few things in zip locks that can be tossed on top of the trash bag contents and thus no worries but handy.  If I expect rain, or it starts raining, or I am crossing a sketchy creek where I might take a dip, I re-pack for water contact and that 's that...
>> That help?
>> On Feb 6, 2010, at 11:20 PM, Bill Burge wrote:
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>>> 
>>> The general consensus is a trash compactor bag.
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>>> http://pics.Drugstore.com/prodimg/189937/200.JPG
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>>> put the contents of your bag, in a bag...  ;-)
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>>> BillB
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