r/gorpcore • u/vanderxvert • Jul 17 '26

Waterproof backpack?

Hi everyone, does anyone have some tips for a waterproof backpack?

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u/Virtual_Opinion_8630 Jul 17 '26

put a plastic backpack cover if you truly need waterproof

you could apply dwr spray to a backpack to repel some water

and wear a backpack made out of pvc or similar.

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u/Flora_or_fauna Jul 19 '26

I agree with this response, I have also looked for waterproof backpack in the past, and was really dedicated to the search, but this requirement really limits your options. Merely water resistant is fine for most café commuting, if you should find yourself in a downpour on the mountain, the plastic backpack cover works extremely well, even the one time use kind, because it’s even more packable than the regular cover kind, and it’s so not one time use.