What are you using as a pack liner?

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Miyata610
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Re: What are you using as a pack liner?

Wed 07 Mar, 2012 10:19 am

Robatman wrote:I've been wondering (and sometimes in the bush cursing!) why they dont make conventional packs waterproof/better water resistant (ie not dunk proof but certainly rain proof).


Aarn packs come with integrated but removable pack liners and roll tops to seal the pack. As do the front pockets for those that choose to use them. I too am surprised that other makers don't do this. If you look at the price of a quality waterproof seam sealed liner (that actually fits) it makes the Aarn packs look like a bargain. Hey, and they were designed by an Australian!!
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Re: What are you using as a pack liner?

Wed 07 Mar, 2012 4:33 pm

Contaminated waste bag, big yellow and actually waterproof.
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Re: What are you using as a pack liner?

Wed 07 Mar, 2012 9:05 pm

I use a dedicated StS Pack liner and it works what more can I say !! :)

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Re: What are you using as a pack liner?

Fri 09 Mar, 2012 10:41 pm

My dead dog bag has lasted me 3, 3 night trips and hasn't got the slightest damage, will last me many trips to come.. large one was roughly $6.50, money damn well spent :-)
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What are you using as a pack liner?

Fri 09 Mar, 2012 10:50 pm

When I'm not using my Aarn pack, I use a garbage bag.

Currently out on a hike, laying in my hammock with my new Jansport backpack as I type this.
icemancometh
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Re: What are you using as a pack liner?

Sat 10 Mar, 2012 12:37 pm

I think garbage bags are the way to go if you don't carry a bivy.

I haven't noticed any premature wear of the bivy due to such use.
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