How to Protect a Backpack from Splashing without Plastic?
The boat trip to Cabo in Tayrona National Park is apparently rough and the guidebook says to make sure to protect your baggage during the boat trip as it will get thoroughly splashed. Normally, I would simply place it in a large plastic bag except that Tayrona National Park has rules which include:
Entry of plastic bags and polystyrene objects is restricted.
What non-plastic cover can I use to protect an 80L backpack from splashing? It need not be protected from submersion, just regular splashing from saltwater for at least an hour journey.
Best Answer
Place your backpack in a large lightweight waterproof duffel-like bag, of the kind you'd use to avoid problems with straps getting caught in conveyor belts when checking in large rucksacks. I remember seeing Dutch backpackers use this method, and they had a lightweight cover/bag designed specifically to contain and protect their packs.
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