my backpack just came; how do you close it to ensure it's waterproof? no zipper, or pull tie....i must be missing something....pls advise.
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Squeeze some of the air out and then fold the top over 3 times and click the buckle. that black strip of material that is about an inch tall that the buckles are tied into.... fold that over three times and click the buckle closed. It will be completely waterproof.
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you have to take the ends at the top, fold them over times or so, then clip the side (it will form a little circle).
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You have to roll the top over several times and then close the clasp. It works.
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Look at the image of the picture. you fold the neck of the bag tightly and repeatedly. Then you take clips and clip in the opposite direction of the folds. It is super simple and these are by far the best dry bags I have ever owned.
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Hello Karen, This bag might be to small to close once the water is placed inside....Better for a smaller item(s) so you can tie off at the top.
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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.
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Buy some slim nylon string at a local craft store, cut to desired length, ( don't forget to burn ends to keep from unraveling) thread through zipper hole. Knot the ends together & done. I do this all the time zipper pulls are never ment to last from manufacture, no matter who you buy from.
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Almost no backpacks would qualify as truly waterproof. For that they would need a to have a very complex closure and sealant along every seam. I wouldn't hesitate to use this bag in a moderate rainstorm while hiking or biking. I would not, however rely on it to keep my gear dry while kayaking. The large top flap will do a good job of keeping your stuff dry provided that the opening of the main compartment is completely covered. The pullover cover may be nice if you're bent over the handle bars of a bicycle, otherwise it's not particularly useful.The bag itself is great. Huge capacity with a slim profile. Highly recommended for almost any dry land activity. Almost no backpacks would qualify as truly waterproof. For that they would need a to have a very complex closure and sealant along every seam. I wouldn't hesitate to use this bag in a moderate rainstorm while hiking or biking. I would not, however rely on it to keep my gear dry while kayaking. The large top flap will do a good job of keeping your stuff dry provided that the opening of the main compartment is completely covered. The pullover cover may be nice if you're bent over the handle bars of a bicycle, otherwise it's not particularly useful.The bag itself is... » Read More Almost no backpacks would qualify as truly waterproof. For that they would need a to have a very complex closure and sealant along every seam. I wouldn't hesitate to use this bag in a moderate rainstorm while hiking or biking. I would not, however rely on it to keep my gear dry while kayaking. The large top flap will do a good job of keeping your stuff dry provided that the opening of the main compartment is completely covered. The pullover cover may be nice if you're bent over the handle bars of a bicycle, otherwise it's not particularly useful.The bag itself is great. Huge capacity with a slim profile. Highly recommended for almost any dry land activity. « Show Less
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I'd say you are very shrewd to ask this....I love the product and own two, but yes, the weakest link in this product is the zipper. I would recommend being careful with the zipper and not pulling too hard on it, otherwise it is a great product. When the zipper went kaput on my first one of these, we were able to take the cloth part to a seamstress who rezippered it for us, so there is a fix.
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Sorry, I don't own the Pack-it so I can't answer that. I will say that after using for a while I do find that the closure is a little hard to open/close properly.
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Make sure "zipper" is completely clean. If need be wipe with damp toweling. If all else fails compress all air from bag and use a large clip.
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Hi there's a draw string with a little friction line lock so you can pull the opening closed and carry it with the string kind of like sleeping bags have.
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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.
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The main compartment has magnetic closure, not a zipper. I carry light so no problem without zipper. Small items might fall off as there is a bit gap both side of magnetic closure.I checked my bag stands on its own(it has few items inside).
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I finally got to check it. Not really. You can *almost* get the zipper closed, but the two top corners of the laptop would be very exposed to (uncushioned from) bumps and shocks from the outside world.
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It is a zipper, pretty sturdy. I don't know about how waterproof it is - I've tried to protect it from water, and carried it in rain only with an umbrella. If water gets wiped off quickly it's fine.
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It's open, no zipper. I used shipping tape to close it up. Basically, its a huge bag.
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I would get a protective case for it. I have mine in a case logic zipper case and keep it in my backpack that goes everywhere with me. Haven't had any issues so far.
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On the Front of the Pack, there is a Band that goes across the vented Zippered areas. On the Right Side of the Band there is a Velcro Tab, Under that is an Opening. Slide the Wire into that opening to Firm up the Pack to keep it from Collapsing in on the Sides. I Hope this Helps!Dexter
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You just press the seal together - there should be a plastic tab on the top that you squeeze and run across the top. You sometimes have to squeeze hard to get the bag to seal.