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On the first Camino (Frances) it rained a lot, and we had the separate Osprey rain covers for our Osprey packs, they worked well, but after much use developed a number of small holes (leaks), but Osprey has a lifetime warranty and readily replaced the cover. Now, as extra protection, I spray the raincovers with Scotchguard. My wife feels more secure in airports and busy cities if she keeps her pack covered with the rain cover. She thinks it is less attractive to thievery. I'm more interested in keeping the pack and its contents dry, than my person.My Osprey pack came with the rain fly which seemed like a nice addition. I haven't really used it much as it rarely rains in my area. It seems like I've read somewhere on this forum that the pack cover doesn't work that well. I will be taking a decent poncho and am wondering if I should leave the pack cover at home.
Is it helpful to use it on misty days? Have you found it useful in heavy rain? Do you like yours?
Is a poncho enough?
Thanks for any input.
Laurel
My Osprey pack came with the rain fly which seemed like a nice addition. I haven't really used it much as it rarely rains in my area. It seems like I've read somewhere on this forum that the pack cover doesn't work that well. I will be taking a decent poncho and am wondering if I should leave the pack cover at home.
Is it helpful to use it on misty days? Have you found it useful in heavy rain? Do you like yours?
Is a poncho enough?
Thanks for any input.
Laurel
an umbrella is good for both, light rain and heavy downpours
If you have a good rain jacket and a good pack cover (and waterproof bag inside to put your gear in) you don't need a poncho as well.Mine is the bright reddish orange too. It only weighs 3.5 oz but does add a small bit of bulk.
Sounds like it may be useful to have on board though.
Now I'm debating deleting my rain jacket since I'll be carrying a poncho. Hmmmm.
Do you use a special "hiking" umbrella or just a small, regular one?
I would be concerned about wind.
Edited to add...I now see your link above. That looks like a good one but I would still wonder about wind?
My plot is, has yet to be tested in extremis, from the top down:
Umbrella (hands-free)
http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co...hirm-swing-hands-free-trekking-umbrella-p3301
Tilley Hat
In back pack ( Aarn Marathon Magic) - Lifeventure Dristore roll-top bags
Rohan Elite Jacket
Rohan Elite Overtrousers
So, at this stage, no poncho but if necessary will buy one in Spain and no back pack cover - ditto.
as trying to get it on while solo is almost impossible
Our ziplock plastic bags are thinner and more prone to tears or popping open than the dry sack closures. Ziplocks are cheaper however for some items I prefer the dry sack for the extra protection.Not to hijack the post. But how dry is a dry sack then as compared to a sealed bag?
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