Watertank wrote:Thanks for the replies. Lamont - I am not sure why the plane hold would ruin water resistance - why would that be the case? Perhaps I should be aiming on making an ultralight duffel type bag that I could use and then pack into my pack?
WT
The constant scuffing in transit would completely ruin any outer surface DWR. Forget about a rain cover. That thing will be dragged, pushed and in constant direct contact with some very hard stationary or moving surface.
That Ikea thing packs down to a 30 X 30 cm square about 1 cm thick and can be squashed almost flat. If in doubt use two or three -one inside the other!!
Babooshka style!!
If you want the weight sing out.
It is tough as old boots. I retired the chaff bag and I bought three Ikeas last time my daughter went in. Parcel tape around it.
If I was hiring a car I would go with any heavy bag. Makes no difference. DIY or not.
Osprey ones cost a fortune and are no better.
This was the cheapest and best solution I came up with. I would use it to Europe no worries, let alone NZ.
If I am carrying the bag it has to be very light and small.
Cable tie your rucksack shut and stuff some nail clippers into the waist belt. Carry half a roll of light packing tape. Weighs nothing.
Works a treat.
As I said above, try buying some Cordura 500 or 1000 (1000-excellent) here which would be great for something like this! Fat chance.
US has best deals.
Then if you get some you will have one hell of a sewing job on your hands, zippers and all.