Reviews - Camelbak Tactical Rain Cover, Reversable Foliage Green & Orange 90492 Reviews - C9-HC-90492

Author: Mark A. from Little Rock, AK on Mar 6, 2012
Pros:  Very rugged
Cons:  Camouflage could be a little better
Would recommend:  yes

Mark A. wrote:

This is a very durable and rugged rain cover. I have already taken it on a few camping trips. In particular it fared extremely well in a fullblown thunderstorm when I was caught hiking a few miles from my campsite. I was out in the rain for almost an hour, yet nothing underneath the cover got wet AT ALL!!! The only CON that I would have against this would be that the camo could be designed a little bit better. This DOES NOT mean that it wouldn't serve as effective camo, it simply means that the coloring looks a little OFF. I can't say that I'm 100% satisfied with the camo, however it's only a minor issue in an otherwise excellent product.

Author: JustSomeGuy from Rochester, NY on Sep 15, 2011
Pros:  Rugged, doesn't make a lot of noise and the high visibility side is bright flippin' orange to make you stick out like a sore thumb
Cons:  Heavy, Won't cover anything strapped to the underside of the pack. The 'camouflage' isn't very camouflaged
Would recommend:  yes

JustSomeGuy wrote:

I bought the rain cover for my Multicam BFM 500. It fits the pack well enough even when full. I purchased it specifically for the reversible camo/high-visibility option but I'm disappointed at the level of camouflage it provides. I have yet to take a garden hose to it to test it's water proofing so I can't speak to that but here are a few things to take note of: The good: - The design is thick, rugged and seems pretty solid, if somewhat hefty. I have yet to test how well it holds up to rubbing against branches, rocks etc. but it seems like it would fair well. - Form fitting shape coupled with cinch cords help the rain cover stay on the pack. - The material doesn't rustle or crinkle much when rubbing against the pack or itself. - As noted in the pro's line, the orange side is a very visible shade of orange. The only thing I would add to it would be some cat-eye light reflector stripes for high visibility in the dark. The bad: - The only thing 'tactical' about the camouflaged ...
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