Get the thinner type of black plastic yard waste bag from a grocery store. One of those packs small and weighs about an ounce.
Not the best as a pack cover, but you can us it *inside* your pack as a pack liner.
Not bad. But I also want to keep my padding on rucksack dry.
They get much quicker worn if you use them wet.
Even when using one of those, however, I typically carry one of the thin ones too, for exactly the sort of reason you mention --- it's handy to be able to store some things outside the tent at night. Or to sort of "stash" some things if doing a day hike but leaving some gear behind. Or base camping where you're not inclined to expose your tent to strong sunlight all day. Or you can cut one up to make a "poor man's windshirt" (really, a pullover sleeveless rain jacket) at need. Or drape over your tent at a strategic spot if you find your seam sealing job is not [any longer] completely effective --- moisture between the bag and your tent cause them to adhere well enough.
Pretty versatile item for about an ounce added weight.
I carry plastic bag with me any time for similar reasons.
But any way I would prefer some bit more sturdy solution for bad weather condition.
mira
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