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Morning All,

So after this mornings soggy trousers when I got to work moment it appears evident that my pack no longer appears to offer much protection against the weather. I have a Respro Hump cover but that was also wet through. Would a good spray with TX Direct be the answer of using something like Fabsil or another waterproofing agent altogether? The pack is a Deuter with a metal frame.

Thanks 🙂


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 5:34 pm
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Plastic liner


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 5:39 pm
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Or a dry-bag with roll-over top if you're fussy. The pack will leak through the seams whatever you do to the fabric btw.


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 5:51 pm
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Good thinking, have grabbed a bin bag for the ride home.


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 6:16 pm
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I have a pannier cover adapted to go over my bag to keep most of thfe rain and mud off but anything important is in a dry bag.


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 6:29 pm
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Definitely use a drysac inside. They can be had for not much more that £10 dependent on size.


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 10:49 pm
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Do you have a mudguard?


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 10:51 pm
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Tin of Fabsil Gold & a paint brush, & paint it liberally.
ANd a drysac.


 
Posted : 14/10/2019 10:51 pm
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Lomo backpack

You're welcome


 
Posted : 15/10/2019 11:31 am
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I read of a DIY silicone sealant recipe (via a tent forum) to waterproof nearly any fabric. IIRC it was clear household silicone sealant and white spirits. Mix and brush on. I will be trying this on a few old things including a Vango tent groundsheet which seems to be letting water in

*edit Here you go

Discussion link here

Quick video below


 
Posted : 15/10/2019 11:46 am

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