question on a kifaru pack and water

[Midget]

i am interested in maybe a kifaru express (http://kifaru.net/MGexpress.htm), and i am wondering about how you kifaru (or any other high-end pack owners) deal with water? i'm talking rain, snow, spray, etc... are these packs waterproof? if not, how do you keep your stuff dry?

thanks!

 

[maximus otter]

You can pay a large wad for a bergen liner by firms like Ortlieb.

Or - as I do - you can use a bin liner!

Another good bit of kit is the humble A4 sized ziplock plastic bag. Store clothing etc. in these.

maximus "Tightwad" otter

 

[Guntotin_fool]

My old Lowe came with a "shower cap" style over cover, just pull out and snap over. mine needs a re treatment on the inside but i Also use a large trash bag now over the bag with the shower cap holding it in place, has worked for years.

 

[Midget]

hmm.... i'm not liking those options... it just seems like wet weather bags and wet weather cover are all kinds of inconvenient, especially for everyday carrying. the only reason why i stick with messenger bags is cause they are generally very waterproof.

but i'm commuting (cycling) farther than i used to since i've moved apts., i'm needing to haul a lot more (clothes, groceries, shoes, books)... i'm thinking about a chrome sultan... but for they just looks soooo goofy.

i can't win, can i?

 

[Midget]

well... actually this ortlieb packman pro is looking pretty decent.

i wish it held about 600 more cu.i, though.