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+1 on dry bags. Would be amazed if any rucksack could be waterproof given the number of seams and wear points. Can get a roll of rubble sacks from the pound shop that'll do the job just fine.
I've got a mid 1990's 65l Karrimor Apliniste(expandable to 80l ish) I could let go for £50 if you're interested. Pics upthread.
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Would be amazed if any rucksack could be waterproof
Yeah totally, 'waterproof' just means it'll slowly fill up when it rains (some packs have drain holes for this reason). Rain covers don't really work in my experience, they just take up space and get ripped up easily.
Rubble sacks or pack liners work perfectly, bin bags work in a pinch but they're a bit fragile.
Going on a 5-day loop around Lake Monowai next week. Looks like:
Weather forecast isn't great, might be a there-and-back job rather than completing the whole loop if the tops are up in the clouds... I'd sooner turn back halfway than get lost and wander down the wrong ridge.
lae
Looking for a new 65L+ plus bag, as the only one I have is a beat up ol Karrimor I got free for DofE back in school. Real trooper though.
Saw this one on amazon, good price, looks like it's got all the bells and whistles I'd need. Although haven't seen any reviews on it and it could be a dud.
Mountaintop 80L "Waterproof" (seems like it has water resistant outer, and probs uses a rain cape"
And then I did my usual search for "waterproof hiking bags" as they don't seem to really exist past using a rain cape.
Found this which looks awesome, reviewed well, but no uk stockist afaik. And appears to be properly waterproof.
Mountain hardware Ozonic 65L outdry