Originally Posted By topshot
I'm curious why people are so obsessed with keeping their pack dry? It's not made of cotton so it holds little water and dries fast. Mine is always under my legs at night, but I don't even think about it when hiking in a downpour.

Wet clothes and sleeping bag are disaster when temperature is low!

Originally Posted By topshot
Is the theory that if it doesn't get wet they don't need to worry about waterproofing any contents? If so what are you leaving in it at night that can't get wet?


sat phone, solar charger, clothes , food etc ... all this I want to keep dry