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The Importance of Waterproof Gear: How to Keep Your Hiking Gear Dry in the Rain

Are you deeply touched by your recent mountain climbing experience? Rain comes quickly and urgently, especially in the mountainous areas of Taiwan where convection is strong. Rainfall is almost a daily occurrence. In addition to bringing a windproof raincoat, waterproof measures for the equipment inside the backpack cannot be ignored. If your warm clothes or sleeping bag get damp, it will significantly increase the risk of climbing. Therefore, "waterproof compression bag" has become a must-have waterproof artifact for climbers.

Waterproof compression bags

Any equipment that is afraid of getting wet, such as electronic equipment, warm clothing, sleeping bags, medical supplies, etc., can be placed directly into the waterproof compression bag. The waterproof compression bag is not only waterproof, but also effectively compresses, increasing the storage space of the backpack. Whether rain is expected or not, a waterproof compression bag is almost a must-have when hiking.

The Versatility of Waterproof Compression Bags

Waterproof compression bags are not only useful on rainy days, they can also be used to carry wet tents. When mountaineering, if the tent gets wet due to dew or rain, putting it directly into the backpack will make other equipment wet. It is sometimes inconvenient to install it externally, and it may get your back wet. At this time, using a large waterproof compression bag to pack the tent is the best choice. In addition, when you go out or have outdoor outings, bring your camera and clothing in a small waterproof compression bag. You don’t have to worry about damage to your equipment even if it rains suddenly.

Little reminder

Although the backpack waterproof cover can also provide a certain degree of waterproofing effect, the waterproof effect is limited because it cannot completely cover the backpack and is easily caught by branches, or the rainwater seeps into the backpack from the back along the raincoat during heavy rain. Therefore, we recommend packaging important equipment in plastic bags or waterproof compression bags to ensure that the equipment is dry and safe in bad weather.

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