Originally Posted By gregpphoto

I have no aversion to listening to those with good advice to give. But when the advice is inapplicable to my situation, I will disregard it. I don't care about tarps, I want a waterproof bag to slide into and not have to worry about anything else.


The advice is perfectly applicable to your situation. Many hikers have tried the "waterproof bag to slide into" and found that it doesn't work well. The reasons are listed above. If you wish to disregard the experience of other hikers, then you may do so, but your responses have been aggressive and rude.

I present to you the State Bird of New Jersey. Enjoy your hikes.
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