Is this bag waterproof or resistant to rain at driving speeds?
1020719
My anser is NO. I have made (2) 3000 mile trips and had tears develop both trips. Gorilla Tape helped some but on both trips we put everything in large type Ziploc bags just in case and worked out well. I do feel I have received my money's worth from the carrier but the answer again relative to your to your waterproof query is no.
1020720
It's just water resistant. The material sheds water well, but when we drove through a few hours of an extremely heavy gulf coast downpour our luggage was damp in spots near the seams and zippers. Just damp though, not soaked and ruined. Now we just use garbage bags for any luggage that isn't already fairly weather resistant.
1020721
I would say not 100% waterproof. The material is waterproof, however on the underside where the brackets attach to frame of the car, there will be some minimal water entry, not much. Any items that I need to keep 100% dry, I simply place those items in large garbage bags.
1020722
Usually, but not always! In heavy rain at highway speed, some water got in, probably from the undersurface where the clamps for the roof rack exit. There are flaps that cover this area, sealed with Velcro, but I believe this is where the small amount of water came in. As a precaution we always put a garbage bag over the luggage in the front of the carrier.
131590
Good question since I was carrying it in the rain today. The large compartment closeset to your back has a different material on the inside that would resist water pretty well except in drenching conditions. The outer material of the pack is a tough, but not waterproof, denier material. It get's damp with exposure to rain but I haven't had it soak through yet. If you're concerned about getting contents wet I'd recommend ziploc bags or small / medium sil nylon stuff sacks for contents.
1330846
The bag is water resistant for a rain shower. However, if you will traveling in water I would buy a better case for the tent as this one is just a drawstring closure. Hope this helps.
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!
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
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.
226769
I don't intentionally ride in the rain but I have been caught in it. Since it does have stitching, I would guess it has a little water resistance.
706754
It is described as rainproof on both Amazon and ROLA's website. We used it on a camping trip last month and it was raining on the drive there and back. Everything in the ROLA bag was completely dry. It is very heavy duty and well-made. I think it will keep anything dry that's in it. I am very satisfied with this bag.
1757399
Yes it's waterproof. It does fine in rain and such. You planning to scuba with it?
1799268
still love this bag.....would not hesitate to take this out in the rain....but to say waterproof is probably a stretch. very durable, heavy duty material, zippers etc.
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.
575019
In my experience, if you are caught in a little bit of rain, the bag will keep things dry for a few minutes while you get to your car or a building. It is not waterproof, and I would not bet my camera on it in a downpour. I do a lot of shooting in wet and dirty conditions (car races), and here's how I solve this: I keep my waterproof rain jacket in the velcro straps on the front of the bag or hung from it on a carabiner. If it rains, I put the XXL jacket over the bag and myself. This allows me to use the bag, and even move it around from front to back under the jacket, while keeping the water off. Great bag, somewhat water resistant, but not waterproof. Hope that helps!
1323840
I'd go with Water resistant. I've been on a couple of rides of 1-2 hours in the rain (light to moderate rains), and my gear has been dry afterwards, but these were not heavy rains.I'd still probably bag everything if I was going to be in hours long heavy rain.
1104518
I think it is water resistant. It does stain easily but you can just use a wipe to clean it. I love the bag
30504
Yep its completely waterproof. I dont know about snow because it doesn't snow here, but chucked it down with rain the first day I used and everything was fine :-) totally recommend this bag.
1261769
Well...I have never had the bag in the rain,it has a great zipper in the middle the bag seems like it would be fine in rain,also there is a spray water repellent that you can use...
1225513
yes, its water resistant, i had it soaked in the rain and inside was pretty dry. I don't know about submerging the bag though...