that is very comforable to hear <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I don't deal with any thorns. I am maining talking about the backcountry in the rocky mountains...so really just Pine and possible oak sage (which probably can be damaging). I try to stay on trails but it is easy for my adventurist spirit to veer in other directions <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I figure there are also so lightweight pack covers made of the same stuff that would be added protection.

Do you find that you have to cover your pack when it rains?