Backpacking for beginners: Waterproofing your backpack

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Channel: Tim Watson · 2016 · Entertainment

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Ever wonder how to get started backpacking or hiking? Here's one of my favorite camping tips and hacks while I was out in Red River Gorge. Using a trash bag to line your backpack is one of the easiest and cheapest hacks that I use. It's a good way to make sure your backpack contents stay dry in the rain. This will work well for short backpacking trips but may not be a good option for extended wet trips. 

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