Just how waterproof is the Carbon Full-Cycle Twill? I would need it to survive a Boston winter.
70097
it poured yesterday here in NYC and I was walking in the rain about 6 block to my car with no umbrella. The contents in my bag where still dry. It does a good job I would say. I had 10 manilla envelopes in my bag and none were affected by water.
387619
Yes this product is adequately waterproof. However, the wood comes with a treatment that will only last about three months in the weather. It is up to you to re treat it at that point, and give it regular treatments thereafter. They recommend re treating it once a year
914702
Yes it really is waterproof. As to holding up to Iowa winters I can't say. My cart is in southern California so I have to drive up into the nearby mountains just to see snow in the winter time.
1213377
I'm hoping it will last me for at least a few years. We have experienced a lot of rain and it is holding up just fine. I'm just worried about heavy wet snow.
607949
I've only had it for a year, but started it back up and it is working like a charm again this year. The bugs are really bad here in MA and it did a bang up job last year. It seems pretty sturdy, I pulled it in kind of late last year once it started snowing and it started right up. My mom has them and actually convinced me to get one and hers have worked for at least 5 or 6 years.
483167
I have had this cover on my trike all winter with no problems. They do say water resistant in the paperwork, but I had no moisture issues in the rain or snow.By going through last winter not sure if it will last another, but the price was worth the cover.
528613
For one thing it's waterproof. We don't deal with winter (Arizona) but do deal with tremendous rainstorms - extreme winds, heavy downpours, etc. Stuff stays dry!
1874216
It is tough and water proof as far as I know. I have dropped in snow several times. I would not suggest submerging device in liquid on purpose though.
1082891
I would advise against it. The whole unit should be protected from exposure to water, snow...precipitation in general. Your best bet would be a "doghouse" type enclosure or lean-to that would allow it to breathe and vent exhaust, and keep it dry. There are several folks that have done this with other types of generators that they want to use in snowstorms, etc., without destroying the unit or subjecting the residence to carbon monoxide or fire danger. Google or youtube search "generator enclosure".
1495118
My cover is surprisingly waterproof. I left it in place all winter with no water penetrating to the finish. No need to remove it a far as I can see. It is only 1 year old and maybe things can change with age but it works better than I anticipated. I always go over the cover with a blower before I remove it to prevent debris from contacting the finish.
518125
I had it outside for the summer through the fall and it endured a number of rainstorms. I haven't tried keeping it out in the winter, but I think it would do fairly well. The metal is strong and has a good powder coating on it, though I wouldn't press my luck if it was going to come in contact with salt over the winter. Regardless, it's easy enough to disassemble and store in a garage or basement.
950064
I have an XB-300li and ride it 20 miles a day north of Seattle for about five months now.I ride in extremely heavy rain and go through 6" deep puddles at 15mph and its still working. I used Loctite silicon to fill in a few gaps I saw around some of the wiring. I also put a ziplock baggy over the throttle secured with a rubber band. If you are going to use it in heavy rain, I suggest mounting a rear fender on the front because they are larger. Thats what I did.
1602274
My family has taken this on our canoe trips where the solar portion gets splashed on and I haven't had any problems, however I wouldn't get the battery charger portion wet it. Overall it's a good piece of gear I would buy again. It's pretty tough somewhere online are videos of the company shooting this with shotguns and throwing them off roofs and they still work, although I wouldn't do that it's nice to know it could handle the abuse.
2052153
I used my item in the summer rain and it held out good. It was still working when I put it away in November. I would cover it with plastic(a bag) if you plan on using it in the snow,...just to be safe.
1357715
I slept in it in freezing temps in an unexpected early August snow shower during a northern Maine canoe trip - not sure exactly how low it got that night but there was ice and snow all over the ground and in our canoe in the morning. I am a very warm sleeper and made it through all right that night, but it is certainly not built for those conditions. You will survive in it, but you will not be happy in the morning. I would typically opt for a 0 degree down bag if I'm expecting 30 degree temps...gives you a margin of safety and comfort...plus a 700+ fill factor 0 degree down bag weighs about the same as this bag. This bag is well worth the money for a summer bag though.
623250
The flap certainly beads the water and appears to be waterproof. Living on the tundra of Minnesota, I haven't experienced unfrozen precipitation to truly test the waterproof quality. On a more definative note, this bag is exceptional for my law school needs. Happy shopping!
951445
I don't have experience with the snow, but mine is adequate for the rain. I am pleased with this product so far and consider it a small investment to protect my mower.