would documents inside stay dry if bag carried in a rainstorm?
145961
According to the description of this case on Amazon, it appears to be water resistant. To me this seems to be similar to a water resistant coat or jacket that will keep you dry in a light rain but not a torrential downpour. I have an A7 16" laptop case which is constructed in a similar manner but which has a rubberized bottom. My Targus case is awesome. I feel confident you will be happy with yours, that it will protect your laptop or documents, but use a little caution in a torrential down pour. Hope this is helpfull.
183663
I have never used it in rain. Would be ok in light rain. I would keep a water proof bag handy inside backpack for camera
879264
The material of the bag is water resistant. I take mine out in the rain all the time. Never had a problem with my items getting wet. It's not waterproof. So if it ends up submerged in water your stuff will likely end up wet. But it can definitely withstand some heavy splashing. Just remember to keep the zipper closed!
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
879263
I would say that it would not hurt to put your contents in a plastic bag for extra added protection because I have not personally had my bag soaking wet like it will be when taken on a water ride. I have got the bag wet on a couple of occasions from pouring rain and it stayed dry.
665107
Based on my experience it will be OK for a while in normal rain, but really would not keep everything dry if exposed to water for long periods of time. The good thing is that the laptop is in a separate case that will add another layer of protection. But if you are looking for 100% rugged take anywhere type of case this is not it.
1194108
Let's put it this way, it's like having a plastic bag around some books. The books don't get wet in the rain, but the plastic bag does. Rain does not sink through, but it's still wet. So let the backpack dry overnight and you are good to go;)
387622
I live in a high desert climate but we do get the occasional rainstorm, some of them quite heavy. The inside has stayed dry so far.
1943934
I would say more water resistant. I kept stuff in ziploc bags, the rain had no affect on these items. I doubt things would stay dry if the lumbar bag was submerged in water.
739379
I have not used this backpack in the rain. But judging from the feel of the material I would say that it is not waterproof. It might be slightly water resistant.
1062976
I have a polyester raincoat with a bonded PVC coating on the inside, with sealed seams - I assume like this. It was issued 50 years ago and it's still rain proof - not water resistant. If this back pack isn't rainproof (not submersible) - the designers ought to be taken out and drowned or at least water boarded
2179522
Yes the bag is water resistant. It would not stand up to being submerged or left in the rain over a period of time but it's fine for spills or light wetness.
493059
Waterproof for a backpack is a rather hard expression to define. I can share that my Hotshot has sustained some pretty heavy tropical rains in Rio de Janeiro. All my belongings were dry when I got home.
1670490
I wouldn't worry about a light rain as I've not experienced any problems. Heavy rain not so sure . . . but very easy to take the two bands off that hold in place and stash in a safe place (raincoat pocket; storage compartment, etc.). They supply two extra bands, and you could take a small Ziplock snack-sized baggy, and use one of the extra bands to hold baggy in place until rain comes and then use both to cover the computer.
1176320
Water-proof? No. Water-resistant? Probably. I've had this backpack for approx. 2 months, and have had zero issues commuting to work in the rain without an umbrella. My laptop/notebooks have always stayed dry in light to moderate rain, although I haven't tested it in heavy rain for long distances...and I don't plan on taking the risk, unless absolutely necessary.
799500
Gloria, i didint much care for this bag and did not get to use it in the rain before passing it along. Just didint care for it, but i dont think this bag is water proof and i wouldint trust it to be.
879262
Not water resistant, but very water protective thick heavy material. The stuff on top may get a little damp from water seeping in through zipper. The contents will most likely stay dry until bag gets wiped down.