Rain covers – a backpack’s shield

Rain Protection for Backpacks

Most backpacks are specially designed to fend off the rain, however we do recommend using an extra rain cover when it’s really bucketing down. Even if your backpack’s seams and zips are sealed, moisture will eventually make its way through to the inside if you don’t have any additional rain protection.

Some backpacks already have an integrated rain cover, which is often located in an extra bottom compartment. The durable rain cover features an elastic band and can be slipped over the backpack to cover all pockets, openings and zips.

Rain covers for mountaineering backpacks and bicycle bags

There are specially designed rain covers for various backpack or bag sizes, which are fixed in place either with elastic bands, hook-and-loop fasteners or snap buttons. The durable and waterproof fabric will not only protect your bag against the rain, but also from dirt, making them super practical for travel and mountaineering.

Ultra-light rain covers ensure that your electronics, clothing and sleeping bags remain dry even after a strong rainfall. For enhanced visibility in the rain, many brands, such as Vaude, Thule and Osprey, use eye-catching colours for their rain covers. However, with the wide variety of colours available on the market, you can also opt for black, blue, grey or silver.

Finding the right size

If you want your equipment to be fully protected against the rian, then you’ve got to have a rain cover that fits your backpack’s size perfectly. Small covers are made for 20-30-litre daypacks, and larger models can fit up to 80-litre trekking backpacks.

To ensure that the rain cover can constantly act like a shield, it should not be stretched over sharp objects or edges attached to your backpack, such as trekking poles or ice picks because these objects can tear the rain cover.

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