Mountainsmith

Backpack Rain Cover

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I’ve used these covers on everything from quick day hikes to multi-day trips, and they pack down so small that I never think twice about carrying one. The elastic binding grabs the pack securely, even in strong wind, and the stuff sack makes it easy to stash when the skies clear."

We slip the Backpack Rain Cover into our pack long before the forecast turns, knowing how quickly mountain weather can shift. When the first drops hit, the silicon-coated fabric slides smoothly over our load, sealing out moisture without adding weight or bulk. The integrated stuff sack stays tethered so we never misplace it in the rush to cover up.

As the trail steepens and the rain intensifies, the elastic binding and single-point hem anchors hold fast, keeping the cover in place even as the wind kicks up. Whether we’re carrying a compact daypack or a fully loaded overnight setup, the Backpack Raincovers give us the confidence to keep moving toward the next ridge, dry gear intact.