Is this pack waterproof? If not has anyone found a rainfly that will fit it? Thanks.
333292
it will keep dry if you are using it on a rainy day . it will not keep the water out if drop it into a puddle of water
333293
No - I don't believe so. I found a USMC dry bag of almost the same interior size. I believe I read something like a raincoat which could be purchased for it. This pack is a serious system and I am well beyond the age and health to strap it on unless I make it considerable smaller and lighter. I keep emergency cooking supply's, medical supply's, and all the survival gear I can think of including quiet a lot of loaded magazines of different calibers. I purchased it due to the fact it's mil-spec which speaks for its self. good luck
333294
It comes with a top cap to seal the top opening. I sprayed mine with waterproofing spray, works great. I would not fully immerse it in water but it sheds rain just fine. As comfortable and adjustable as many $500 civilian packs.
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.
333296
It is water resistant, in that as it is made of heavy nylon, it will shed water, but it will not keep items dry if submeged in water
333297
definitely not waterproof - I did find a dry bag that fits perfectly but haven't had an opportunity to work with it yet. with my health and age it's kind of like a hurricane bug out bag for me. hope this has been some help. good luck.
436789
It does not come with a rain fly but does have the isoform belt. This pack was so comfortable on a 5 day trip. I damaged the pack a little from dragging the pack up a rock face with a rope and tore some holes in it. I called them and they said send it in. They replaced the whole pack no questions asked and the offered me to choose any color I wanted and size. They have the best customer service I've ever experienced. I will never buy any other pack but osprey!!
2136176
I have not used this pack in strong rain so I am not sure. If I lived in a rainy environment I would apply some aftermarket waterproofing like nikwax or any other performance BDR spray. Especially if I were going to carry my laptop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1906667
Elvyn, sorry, I did not buy it for hiking but rather traveling. I don't have a rain cover and I got the small one. Check their website, there might be more information there.
58645
I would go with a medium size mountainsmith rain fly as the small just covers my 35 liter bag yes, these covers or water resistant up to a heavy rain thru thick wood and brush.
1367906
I tried putting it in the tent & the zipper broke & I had to exchange the tent. The pad doesnt fit inside & doesnt seem to be designed to fit inside the tent. I read other reviews that said heavy rain will flow water down the tent & undernieth. The Pad cover seems moderetly water-resistant but to avoid getting the foam wet Im putting a rain tarp over the whole set-up when I go camping. I think the inadequate coverage of the Quick Tent`s rainfly over the cot/pad is what makes it so cheap. I dont mind since I plan on sleeping in it w/out the rainfly under a raintarp this Summer. Hope this helps
2014184
It hasn't leaked on me and I have used it for years under virtually all conditions. If I ever got wet it was either from condensation dripping off of the fly through the screen or trying to get in and out of the Solitaire in the rain. You can spray the fabric of the rainfly with "Scotchguard" water repellant. If that is not sufficient I think you could probably use the seam sealer liquid to coat the fabric.
1894633
the rainfly is sold separately--definitely get it. It snuggly fits the tent cot.
1093098
Eberlestock makes a rain cover that fits this pack perfectly. They sell them on Amazon. They even come in different colors. If not you can get a rain cover from Gregory I would recommend the one that fits the Witney.
1512564
Hello John, I believe that the rain fly is an excellent addition. While the tent top is not mesh and it is water-proof, you need all of the windows closed to keep the rain from coming in. However, with the rain fly, you can still have the top of the windows open and not have any rain come in. I prefer this as it allows you to maintain some air flow. I have used mine in some very heavy down pours and did not have any rain come in. I believe that this is an excellent tent with the rain fly.
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.
374692
This bag, like many others, is not waterproof. However, I just sprayed a water proof sealant on it and it has kept my stuff dry in a downpour. If you want even more protection you could buy a rain cover for it. See my review for more information.
1113405
No, but it is extremely resistant, so it might as well be. If you leave it in the rain or are in a torrential downpour you are obviously SOL, but for light to mild rain it is great. Overall I would highly recommend this pack, especially if you are the type of person that packs a rifle or axe around all the time and\or needs to tie additional gear to the pack.