Ultralight Rain Cover

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TOP PICKS – The Osprey Ultralight Rain cover – A simple to-attach rain cover for your pack, it helps protect your packs content from getting soaked in foul weather; Osprey has put a little more consideration into their covers, so if you’re in the market for a cover, this is one of our top picks.

Osprey says: 

That rainstorm you’ve been dodging all day has caught up. You’ll need to quickly ensure your pack and gear is completely protected. We’ve been continually developing our range of raincovers and have designed a range of ultralight raincovers perfect for defending against downpours. Featuring a full wrap-around cinch attachment, secure hipbelt and harness attachments to keep your pack totally covered. Each ultralight raincover packs down to roughly the size of a tennis ball and comes with its own pouch for easy storage. Whilst reflective graphics and blinker light attachment will ensure you’re always seen.

Our Verdict

Rain covers are a “does what it says on the tin” product; the Osprey Ultralight cover is made with a durable 40D ripstop Nylon, which is fully taped. The cover conveniently packs into its own attached pocket.

Attaching the cover to your pack is very simple; however, unlike most covers, considerations have been made to ensure the cover securely attaches to your pack; the hip belt pockets have a loop they thread threw, as well as an additional cinch that can be attached threw the shoulder straps or as I prefer under the “load lifters.” The two extra considerations ensure a tight-fitting cover but also a cover that won’t blow off in a strong gust of wind.

I always line my pack with a waterproof pack liner; keeping my sleeping bag and warm clothes dry is my top priority when camping; a pack cover and waterproof liner combo ensures my gear is always 100% dry.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Reflective graphics
• Volume range 50-75L
• Fully waterproof coated fabric and seams
• Full wrap around ‘cinch’ attachment
• Secure hipbelt and harness attachment
• Packs into its own carry case
• Fabric: 40D Nylon Ripstop

Specifications

Medium

• Weight: 101g
• Ultralight raincover to keep 30-50L backpacks dry and protected

Large

• Weight 112g
• Ultralight raincover to keep 50-75L backpacks dry and protected

XLarge

• Weight 121g
• Ultralight raincover to keep 75-110L backpacks dry and protected