Gear Hack: Waterproof Your Backpacking Trip

Two Medicine, MT: Ready for a trip into the mountains? Sometimes getting time off from work means planning that trip months in advance. Then, when the week is finally here, the weather is looking iffy at best. Keeping a backpack waterproof doesn't have to break the bank. 

On your next backpacking trip consider using a heavy duty garbage bag, or contractor bag, to waterproof your backpacking gear. Check out the video to learn more.

 

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Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer Team East

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