Simple DIY pack cover??

[crazystick]

I'm gOnna be setting out in nine days now... I have spent my budget on my preparations and extra gear and would like to not spend any more on gear, if I HAVE to I will, but since this is the DIY section,
Anyone have an idea on making an easy pack cover? I thought of a trash bag....

[Torch09]

Most people have told me to just use a pack liner (trash bag) but I've got tons of stuff in the outer pockets that I'd like to keep dry. I'm using a rain poncho that covers me and my pack. More breathable and versitle than a rain jacket.

For your situation, I'd suggest trying something with one of those $2 emergency ponchos and a bungee cord. Might last longer than a trash bag and have better coverage.

[GalHikingTheGap]

Know any seamstresses? It's a super easy build if you can get the fabric.

[lustreking]

Doesn't get much simpler than this.

http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGe...arHammock.html

[Rain Man]

Doesn't get much simpler than this.

http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGe...arHammock.html

Dang... they completely stole my design, except mine is long enough to use as a ground cloth to lay on.

RainMan

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[mad4scrapping]

I have that pack cover and it is quite nice. I'll bet you could make is pretty easy, though.

[bivy]

trash bag+2 holes for pack straps=pack cover

[GracefulRoll]

trash bag+2 holes for pack straps=pack cover

Ditto. Hefty heavy duty black trash bags w/ holes for straps.


I also think that if you can get a hold of one, you could most definitely use a biohazardous waste bag like labs use. Preferably unused Those have to be pretty leak proof! They come in various sizes and another bonus? They are already blaze orange!!!

[sbhikes]

1. Cut two holes as far apart and as wide as your pack straps near the closed end of the trash bag.
2. Disengage the pack straps from the buckles. Pay attention to how the straps pass through the buckles so you can put them together.
3. Thread the straps through the holes in the bag. Push them through the outside to the inside. As you do this, stretch the bag over the pack.
4. Reassemble the pack straps to the buckles.
5. If the bag makes a lot of noise while you hike, tuck in any parts that are flapping and poofing under the straps or behind your back. If you have a Gossamer Gear pack with a back pad pocket, you might be able to tuck the excess bag plastic under the back pad.

Worked for me and cost only 25 cents. They make those big black garbage bags able to withstand yard waste and broken glass so this held up through the horribly overgrown trails of southern Washington.

[sbhikes]

Woops, that should be
Push the straps through from the inside to the outside. Dang Chardonnay.

[GracefulRoll]

Dang Chardonnay.

Points for honesty.

[rjcress]

Or you could get the new $5 pack cover from the Outdoor Products display at your favorite Walmart.

[Sickmont]

Dang Chardonnay.

Points for honesty.

Heh, i say Points for Usage!