How do I keep my backpack from getting wet in the rain?


How do I keep my backpack from getting wet in the rain? Pick up a pack cover Covering your backpack with a pack cover is a great, inexpensive way to keep your bag from getting soaked — and to keep it light. (A wet bag plus wet gear equals a heavy pack!)


Do I need a pack liner and a rain cover?

Do you need both a pack liner and a pack cover for backpacking? Probably not. It's excess weight and both more or less accomplish the same thing. (Plus, a poncho and pack liner combo offers the true winning option—stay tuned for more on why!)


Are backpack rain covers worth it?

Rain covers can also protect gear stored on the outside of your backpack from getting wet. If you store a tent, food, a stove, or clothing in the outside pockets of your pack because you prefer to, or because you don't have enough volume inside your backpack, a rain cover can keep them dry and protect them from damage.


Are Rains backpacks really waterproof?

The collection of waterproof rucksacks and daypacks offers various silhouettes and sizes. Features include laptop pockets, concealed details, and signature hardware. All constructed from signature coated fabrics.