Took this out on a weeklong trip where the forecast flipped from clear to sideways rain, and the whole pack plus my rifle stayed bone-dry underneath. The reversible design is a nice touch, letting me switch coverage quickly when I needed to grab something from a side pocket. Folds down small enough
Emily★★★★★
Weighs next to nothing, so I keep it strapped to my pack even on dry days. The fact that it can shield both my gear and the rifle slung alongside is exactly why I grabbed it, and it cinches down snug without adding bulk.
Miles★★★★★
Managed to fit this over my full pack with a rifle strapped to the side, and it cinched down tight without flapping. Everything stayed bone dry through an afternoon of steady mountain rain. The whole thing packs down small enough to forget it's in the lid pocket until you need it.