I live in Oregon and frequently run in the rain. How waterproof is this vest? Will it hold up well to the elements?!
290440
It seems solid in terms of being able to withstand running in bad weather. I haven't tried it in the rain, but it looks like it would be fine.
290441
I purchased this for my wife for Christmas, so it has only been a month, but so far the Tracer360 has held up to the Portland,Or rain. My wife runs outside about 5 times a week, regardless of the weather.
290442
I do not think that the rain would bother it. ... Buy it this item it makes me feel safe out there when running those dark streets. It is so light weight that I forget I have it on.
290443
So far so good. I live right across the river on Vancouver. My wife spends a good amount of time running in the rain as well and have experienced NO issues yet with it. Been very pleased.
1616838
I can't say that it's waterproof, you'd have to rely on the manufacturer to answer that. But, I have ridden in the rain several times with no issues.
914706
It is waterproof, but I always bring mine in during the winter. I live in Indiana. I would expect it to hold up because it is heavy weight and feels durable, and the price is right.
174915
I have used it in several heavy downpours here in Florida and while the back does get a little wet, the gear has always stayed dry. I wouldn't expect it to work in heavy rain for several hours, but it's stayed dry in heavy rain for up to an hour for me.
1906601
I have not had an issue with mine in light rain. However, my main concern is my microphone does not work anymore. The first one I had stopped working within 3 weeks and then swapped with my wife's and that stopped working in 3 weeks again. I believe it is because I took it off multiple time. The earphones work still for listening to music just cannot talk on the phone or to my passenger anymore. I would suggest looking at a built-in unit for Oregon.
2193501
Not a definitive answer, but I ride in the rain daily out here in Oregon with no issues.
1120572
It is water resistant, so you can run in the rain with it. However the owner's manual states that buttons should not be pushed when it is underwater. Other answers advise that this should not be used for swimming because water causes problems with GPS reception.
879266
Yes! I was running errands in the rain all day today and the fabric held up beautifully. It's tightly woven, thus making it naturally water-resistent
676505
yes it is! I was on a trip to Greenville SC. we got stuck in the rain and none of my stuff got to wet. I also wear it around everywhere and sweat with it on. it's been really awesome! I may upgrade to one of the larger ones but this particular bad is amazing!
2103755
I jog with mine around my neck. I've been caught in the rain and everything inside has been fine. I thought it states it is airtight, so I am assuming so. I have not submersed mine under water to really test that. I love mine. I got the smaller one. I get compliments on it all the time. I wear it on a stainless steel necklace.
574383
Yes, the front vestibule will get wet during rain. When it started to rain while we were at camp I clamped two tarps on the front to protect the stuff I had in that area. It worked just fine since I liked having a "porch".
1113404
It is not waterproof. However, I have had mine in the rain and it is more water resistant than a regular nylon pack. You can get a cheap raincover for it from REI or another outdoors store. I highly recommend this pack. It is great for backpacking and hunting. It is big enough that I usualy bring too much stuff with me, but it carries well.
1243984
It stays dry. Mine has been exposed to elements and rain since I've had it. I've been through many different ones and this is by far the best.
779560
I don't think it is waterproof, although my son has used it in the rain and not had a problem.
77517
Pretty much so. I used it in in the high Sierra at above 11,000 ' this past spring and encountered a hard rain and wet snow. It did it's job well. It's also a very good windbreaker. At some point, all rain jackets lose some of their repellency. I've only had it about a year so i cannot tell how long it will work without leaking, but my expectation is that it'll work well for a few years yet.
552271
I do not know if it is waterproof (I have not worn it in the pool or shower), but I have worn it in the rain on many, many runs, and have sweated all over it (sorry, not trying to be gross, just a fact of running) and I have never noticed any problems with it. I really recommend this unit as an inexpensive alternative to the other GPS watches out there.
426206
Water proof? I am not sure what you mean. Yes, it is rain proof. It is built to mil spec so it can be used outdoors. Maps are a very touchy subject. Another commentor jumped all over me on maps. Go to Garmin's website, look for maps under the Oregon 650t. The U.S. is divided into several districts. You have to buy the map you want at 100.00 a piece. I was not interested in traveling outside the U.S. so I didn't look for those maps. Sorry, I can not offer an exact answer. Waterproof means many things to many different people. Are you planning on using it to dive with or just considering dropping it in a mud hole? You can use it in the rain. Anything else, I would not try.