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jcolwell wrote:
Really? I think you assume too much. We were at Calf Creek Falls. Seeking cover in a desert river/creek system during a major T-storm is not a good survival strategy.
My main point was that, in heavy rain, a 'standard' backpack rain cover alone is sometimes not adequate.
P.S. Where did, come from? The camera was in a North Face Recon II backpack, which was covered by a 'standard' backpack rain cover. The water came in through the back of the bag, between me and the pack. If I wanted to use the camera (and I had planned for the unexpected conditions), it would have been in a TT Hydrophobia raincoat, and it would have been fine.
P.P.S. I now carry a small poncho and a "pack liner" dry bag in the bottom of my Recon II backpack, just in case I run into similar conditions, with similar gear. The poncho lets me hike out with a dry pack (if that's appropriate), or bag the bag, if I'm staying put.
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You've taken my reply to your post too personally. I said 'most' not you in your specific situation, which would be an exceptional one (ditto camera use). 'Most' people when hiking, canoeing or traveling between islands on a boat, would be adequately covered by a bin liner and finding cover - not an elegant solution I give you, but adequate .. and light !
I agree water will get into virtually any backpack in a sustained downpour.
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