Protecting Leshiy from the elements

For those of you that live in wet or dusty climates, are you doing anything special to protect your Leshiy from the elements?

I'm planning a multi day outdoor trip soon, it's pretty nasty here this time of year. I'm thinking through different practical ways of carrying my Leshiy with a new pack I got (Exo Mountain Gear 5500). There's a large outer pocket that it would fit in nicely, but it would expose it somewhat.

Given the breach is open when it's folded, I'm curious if anyone else has come up with creative solutions for this platform (aside from keeping it completely stored in a bag).

Cheers!