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The Packa with both Pit-Vents open. Air Circulates easily under the Packa
The Packa in Iraqa
The Packa
The Worlds Only Full Coverage Backpacking Rain Parka
Best Garment
For
Backpacking
in Rainy
or Cold
Weather!
* The Packa provides total protection from rain, snow, and wind, for both the hiker and the backpack. The Packa is constructed with 33D nylon ripstop 1200mm Sil/PU fabric (many thanks to my friends at Big Agnes). This is a totally waterproof material, and all the seams are fully taped. The Large Packa weighs around 13 oz. The mediums weigh about 12.5 oz and the smalls are about 12 oz. That's less than 13 oz. for both your jacket and packcover-- Most conventional rain gear can't touch that total weight, especially for a separate jacket and packcover, but MOST importantly, the Packa VENTS!!.
* The Packa is also now available in eVent fabric and Cuben Fiber fabric. The eVent Packas weigh about 16 oz. and the Cuben Fiber Packas weigh about 6.5 oz. See Custom Packas information on the Cuben Fiber Packa.
* The Packa is placed on the pack as a pack-cover at first and the jacket section is donned when needed without removing your pack. Please watch the Video located on the right side of this page.
* Huge pit vents, pockets, and front zipper all function properly and efficiently because they are not under your backpack's shoulder straps, sternum strap and waist belt.
* The Packa's huge pit vents and dual separating front zipper allow excellent management of body temperature while hiking. Air circulates freely under the Packa! When hiking in foul weather, you no longer have choose between getting wet from sweat or getting wet from rain.
* Because the Packa is a one piece, packcover-parka combination, rain cannot run down between your pack and your back, and seep into your pack. The Packa protects your shoulder straps and waist belt from the rain too. You no longer have to endure cold, wet pack straps the morning after a rainy day.
* The Packa folds up into its extra large noseeum mesh pocket for storage or use as a pillow. The Packa easily compresses to down to about the size of a softball.
*The Packa is available in five sizes: Small/Medium/Large and MediumX/LargeX. Bigger means more protection, and more air circulation underneath. The current Medium is my former "one size fits all" size. I tried to hit the middle of the road with the Medium to accomodate "most" long distance hikers.The sleeve closures and drawstrings allow smaller hikers to cinch the Packa down to their size. The packcover drawstring allows the Packa to accomodate smaller packs.
* The Small/Medium/Large Packas works best with internal frame packs between 2000 and 4000 cubic inches. All three sizes have roughly the same packcover size. The new MediumX/LargeX sizes have the same jacket sizes as the medium and large, but with a slightly bigger packcover--up to around 5000ci. A drawstring tightens the pack-cover around the pack. For bigger packs, see Custom Packas.
* The Packa is intentionally made very large, even the smalls will fit me at 6ft 195 lbs. although I prefer the medium for the longer sleeves.
*See Packa FAQ for more information.
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Huge Pit Vents That Actually Work!
Because They Are NOT Under Your Pack Straps