Originally Posted by
AdvXtrm
Great point. I'll only have it in there if it's "good and dry". I guess a wet tent just stays wet until some days without rain go by.
Just put the wet tent, usually just the rainfly, in a plastic grocery bag, and it will travel well inside the rack pack, at least for a day. It is also an old-wive's tale that moisture inside waterproof bags causes mold/mildew. I suppose it would if left in the sealed pack for extended periods.
My sleeping bag, tent, and Thermarest are carried in water proof sil-nylon compression sacks. If the rainfly is especially wet I carry it on top the rack pack.
Left to right-- Tent and rainfly, compressible pillow, sleeping bag, sil-nylon ground cloth (gray bag) , and Thermarest sleeping pad. Total weight <10lb, including Rack Pack and tent poles.
I use just 2 high quality, marine-grade bungee cords to secure the rack pack. Its worked well for a lot of miles.
Rackpack link:
TheTouringStore.com | Ortlieb Rack Pack Dry Bags