How well does the bag hold up in the rain?
1802923
I have not actually ridden in the rain with it. I don't know that it's waterproof -- I would probably cover it if riding in rain for an extended period of time. I do like the size of it -- not too big, not too small. There is a spot on the back meant for a water bottle I guess, but not very useful unless you want to stop your bike every time you want to grab a drink!! There is also a small loop on the back so you can attach a light or reflector to the back of the bag. Hope that helps!
1802924
Here in the rainy Northwest, we know that very few inexpensive bags are waterproof. I have had no problem so far (I try not to ride much when it's raining) but it is sensible to take precautions such as putting a ziplock (or a rubber glove) over sensitive items. I keep my map in a ziplock, and rubber glove/bag other items. The gloves double when I have to change a tire or do other roadside maintenance that might get my hands greasy. You can get 10 pair for a buck at most dollar stores.
1690675
Not sure if its water proof but it has been tough and done well in the rain.
570576
Yes. The materials are thick and sturdy, and I have had no problem with rain, even with the top of my laptop being pressed against the zipper. That being said, I would suggest that you have your tablet in a plastic case in case of a deluge. It is entirely possible that water would wick into the bag, especially around the zipper. Of course, this bag isn't really designed for all-weather, like a hiking bag would be, and even those can see some seepage. With basic care, you should be fine.
310367
Yes it looks like it would withstand the rain. Every thing looks to be sealed. Hope thid helps.
778524
Used ours for an extended trip recently. It held up fine to all weather including rain and hail.
1619698
Rach, It seems to be water resistant but not water proof. It began to rain on one of my hikes and everything was dry...it was a light rain, though so I'm not sure how much it could take. Sorry I couldn't be more help - it IS a great little bag, though!
1396881
My husband has had this great bag for 9 months. He has traveled to Holland, St. Thomas and to work everyday. We live in Louisiana and we get our usual type of precipitation, but fortunately he has not been in a lot of thunderstorms. But the one's that he has been caught in everything inside remained dry. He also carries his laptop, iPad, his cell phone and the important documents inside this rolling brief case. He likes all the aspects of this bag and the many pockets, etc.
249216
For light rain, they'll be okay, for a while. For heavy rain, not really. After a year of moderate use, the tops of my bags were wearing a bit thin, to the point where they were partially see-through in a couple spots. At that point, after pretty heavy rain for ~1 hour, all of the contents were pretty soaked.Not sure if the wear-and-tear was related to leaving the bags out in the rain too much (I tied them down permanently to keep them in place better and to reduce noise, so outside parking didn't help) or if it was from infrequent near-max-capacity loads.
2138114
This bag is water-resistant...not water-proof. A little rain wouldn't be a problem...but it couldn't keep your items inside dry if left in a heavy rain.
2238405
The bag appears to be water resistant and there is a map sleeve that allows you to protect a paper map or riding instructions. There is no large cover that would protect it from serious rain though. I suspect for most outings it will do fine. I really like the ability to remove it from the bike and use it as a shoulder bag. It is also large enough to carry a few small articles of clothing and snacks. Hope this helps. DT
1026756
It holds up surprising well. Last summer I was backpacking in the gorge (northern Oregon) and it rained for almost 24 hours straight. I was dry the whole time.
174916
I used it in Ukraine 2013 in the rain and it kept everything dry..Hope this helps you Oh and at times I was getting really soaked but inside the bag was still dry
1085122
It is not waterproof. I was in a downpour without a cover once. It held out for a bit but started getting wet inside. Buy a cover. Other than that the bag has held up for a couple of years and is holding up great.
924966
it can resist rain to a certain extent, but cmon it has zippers so water can get in if you leave your bag in the rain for too long. But if I were youI wouldn't buy it because although it looks high quality, after months of usage the zippers and the fabric are exposed for their poor quality and aftera year the bag is torn all over from the straps to the zippers. It looks like a mess after 1 year. Trust me I bought mine and I used to loved it
1182508
definitely! this bag does well in regards to keeping external moisture due to wet-weather precipitation (rain, snow, etc).
561072
I haven't used it in the rain but it is of sturdy construction so I would say you should be fine in the rain.
2067476
I bought this maybe 6 months ago. It has rained some since then & it's still working, so far, so good. I will have to see in the long run how it hold up. Where I live it doesn't rain much. However, it's in the sun a lot & that hasn't affected it.