how waterproof/water resistant is this pack?
211685
I had no trouble with a light rain, but I always have my clothes and sleeping bag in waterproof bags. I did purchase a cover for heavier rain.
211686
It's highly water resistant, if you are in a windy down pour things may get a little damp, if your looking for water proof day pack check out the Osprey Stratos it has a built-in rain cover that stows away in a little zipper compartment, Amazon sells the pack at a excellent price, I highly recommend it for wet conditions.
211687
Not very, I suppose. I've never dealt with any heavy rain, but I always keep my stuff in plastic bags.
1646461
Yes, it is definitely waterproof. There's plenty of room to wear a small pack under the poncho.
85816
It's water resistant. I've had more then enough encounters. Water proof "no". The button down the bottom for the charger also come out too....
1500939
Hi Francisco. I can't answer for sure, because I haven't had it out in weather yet, but I would say no, since no packs, with the exception of those designed for snorkeling, etc., are "waterproof". There is a coating inside, and I assume that it helps make the pack water resistant, but a good rain would definitely soak it, as it would most packs.If you need waterproof, carry a garbage bag, or pack cover, like most backpackers do. Obviously, this pack wasn't designed to withstand continuous exposure to extreme conditions.
333295
It is water proof to a degree. If you submerge the pack, contents will get wet unless they're in sealed water proof bags which are available through out door and hiking stores.
2139148
I do not see where it says "waterproof" it is water resistant however. I hope this helps.
544534
Hi, Rebecca. This case is awesome in many ways. Is it water resistant? I would say no. As an avid hiker and back country camper, I've had the opportunity to test (and need) a lot of of water resistant gear. Water has an incredible capacity to soak through materials that seem, at first glance, to appear water resistant. I feel this is the case with this product. My case is sturdy, and lives in my day pack, but if it's raining, it's going inside a water proof pouch. The shell is made of molded EVA-plastic, but water can easily seep into the seams at the corners and the zippers. Hope this helped. Hi, Rebecca. This case is awesome in many ways. Is it water resistant? I would say no. As an avid hiker and back country camper, I've had the opportunity to test (and need) a lot of of water resistant gear. Water has an incredible capacity to soak through materials that seem, at first glance, to appear water resistant. I feel this is the case with this product. My case is sturdy, and lives in my day pack, but if it's raining, it's going inside a water proof pouch. The shell is made of molded EVA-plastic, but water can easily seep into the seams at the corners and the zippers. Hope this helped.
1987801
Great backpack. Carrys tons of gear. Highly recommend. As far as water resistance I am not sure. Also bear in mind there are many modern spray coatings you can buy that protect the fabric from water penetration. I would say if the bag was treated with waterproofing it should eliminate water leaching through the fabric. The nylon zippers could be the only vulnerable consideration. But if they were sprayed with protectant too my bet is the penetration through the zippers would very slight.
374694
Its not waterproof just slightly water resistant. A sealer would help but nothings perfect. I have a kelty pack cover that I bought for it at rei.
745577
As waterproof as any other nylon backpack. If you are in a torrential rainstorm then I think it will eventually leak. It's a great backpack with unbelievable reinforcement features.
1628809
I have no idea. It's not advertised as waterproof. It has electronics in it, but none are on the outside. I would think a mist or very light drizzle might be okay, but anything that seeped into the inside of the pack could hurt the battery and/or connectors. If it was me, I would keep it dry.
1363282
No, it is not waterproof or water resistant. I still like it very much and use it daily. I put items such as Monet and gum in small plastic bags inside the pack to prevent them from getting wet from rain or sweat.
1456377
No this backpack is not waterproof or resistant...I'd recommend keeping a poncho handy inside the bag...
1589684
I would not say 'fully' water proof. I feel comfortable having if it is raining and I am not going to be out in it an extended amount of time. I will add though I am very paranoid about my gear getting wet so I might be overly cautious.
122544
No,it's not waterproof. I keep mine in a large zip lok bag when backpacking here in the Pacific North West. Get's pretty wet around here and this seems to work out. A small dry bag is also a good option. Hope this helps.
739381
I would not consider it waterproof but definitely water resistant. It is made of quality nylon material that will prevent your stuff from getting wet in a rain. It is also well padded which helps with the water resistant qualities. Just try not to submerge the bag.
570571
It's made of good quality material and the padded computer space is up against your back underneath the zipper. I used mine in moderate rain without an umbrella with no leakage. Can't say what would happen in a downpour. In the past with other backpacks, I've used a plastic shopping bag and tied the handles underneath the straps and just let it lay over the top of the pack for added protection in heavy rain. Haven't done that with this one yet. I think it's a great pack