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Post by Libby on Nov 1, 2004 18:27:15 GMT -5
What special gear (if any) do you take for rain? Waterproof jacket yes...that's important, but what about rain pants. And what about your pack? I've been toying with the idea of making my own waterproof pack cover. Not sure I can do it though  |
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Post by LHR02 on Nov 1, 2004 18:31:27 GMT -5
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Post by MuvverRussia on Nov 1, 2004 18:33:19 GMT -5
My pack has a waterproof cover, so I usually use that. As well as this though I take a waterproof sleeping bag stuff sack. It's great for putting damp/wet clothes, towels in etc if you don't have time to dry them out.
As for waterproof trousers, I seriously wouldn't bother.
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Post by jennifer on Nov 1, 2004 18:46:38 GMT -5
My bag is already waterproof, tested in the bathtub heheh!
But i still use a packcover. I know, it's annoying, but it takes up so little space. I used it to put my dirty laundry and rolled it up in it as though it was a bag. I also put it on my pack at the airport on the wrong side, meaning I put it where the straps where and put everything inside and then taped it to the bad so nothing would get tangled up!
xoxo
jen
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Post by Libby on Nov 1, 2004 18:55:17 GMT -5
Dustoff, Thanks! That's just the type of thing I was looking for. I will spray my pack a couple of times before I take off for sure. Muvver, I'm undecided about the waterproof pants. I used to have a very light pair of nylon pants that I would wear over my regular pants in rain. They were light and easy to pack. They also gave you something to wear when doing laundry ;D But I'm not sold on getting another pair. Jennifer, My bag has a zip up back that covers the straps but it's not the same as a waterproof cover. |
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Post by LHR02 on Nov 1, 2004 19:00:19 GMT -5
Think I sprayed my pack and daypack 3 times before I left...in 2001. Haven't sprayed it since but last January in Venice it beaded up just a well as it did the first month.....also sprayed the bejesus out of my boots and they still are warm and dry. It's terrific stuff...and cheaper by half than most.
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Post by Libby on Nov 1, 2004 19:05:38 GMT -5
Oh, don't even get me started on the shoe thing!
I had bought a pair of Teva's to take for my trip but my English cousin told me they would be useless in England/Scotland in May. He insisted I'd be better off packing another pair of sneakers or casual shoes and leaving the Sandals behind.
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Post by jennifer on Nov 1, 2004 19:24:09 GMT -5
Hum, always double check info! ;D
By the way, does this stuff alter the material, make it rougher, heavier, harder to move around?
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Post by LHR02 on Nov 1, 2004 19:38:37 GMT -5
Nope. Nothing noticeable at all Jen. No stiffness, no roughness, nothing. It's great stuff.
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Post by jennifer on Nov 1, 2004 20:49:40 GMT -5
Hum, i'll be checking that out!
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Post by snorkelman on Nov 11, 2004 12:43:33 GMT -5
Get some waterproof spray such as Kiwi Camp Dry. I got this stuff at Wal-Mart for about 1/2 of the price that they charged for Scotch Guard or 3M. Anyway, the Kiwi stuff works great. Make sure to spray your backpack several times (especially the top) before you leave for Europe (spray it when it is empty.
Spray is the best option for me and works just as good as any cover, if properly applied.
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