Originally Posted by
klew97
Would a rain cover work? It should contain everything but the shoulder straps and be more durable than plastic bag/wrap. You can visit a camping store or REI for some that should fit your bag. Maybe the brand website sells it as an additional accessory.
No way.
1) They aren't secure. They're held on by a bit of elastic around the edge. This is fine for their intended use but they're easy to pull off if you grab the edge. In use that edge is against your back, basically impossible to snag. It would have no such protection going through baggage.
2) They aren't full covers. They're meant to shield 5 faces, not 6--the side facing the wearer is unshielded because that's how you're wearing it. You would have to leave either the front or back uncovered and that means some strapping is exposed.
I hadn't thought of the duffel bag approach mentioned above, if I ever have to check a pack that's what I'm going to do.