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Old 03-31-2007, 04:09 PM   #1
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where can i get some cheap ones?
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Old 03-31-2007, 04:29 PM   #2
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Where are you? Any outdoor store would have a decent selection, I'd imagine there are a few within reach of wherever you are...
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Old 04-03-2007, 11:04 AM   #3
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I do not know what you mean by "cheap", and further, what materials you are looking for to put "cheap" into perspective. Anyhow, if you are looking for something beyond a yellow rubber one, this is a great thread on the topic:

http://boards.bootsnall.com/eve/foru.../m/41200367316
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Old 04-03-2007, 12:09 PM   #4
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If you want really cheap, you could buy a poncho!!
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...or a garbage bag... Hey, I've done it.
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if you just want a water proof layer, go with either a poncho - water proof, covers your pack, but not great in wind - or pod pants/coats - these are basically small, compact jackets/over trouser, and keep water off, you just whip them out when it starts to rain, there not breathable, so will get quite a bit of condensation on the inside, after some time, but thats not really a biggy.

what kind of things will you be doing? are you on the hill? or just wont somthing in your pack for when it rains?
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