anyone used for camping? Is the seal water proof?
1683208
Yes. I add an extra step. I seal the bag on both ends twice. Never had a leaker. Works great for clothes on a rafting trip. I even seal bullets in them. Anywhere you have electricity - it'll work.
1338562
I purchased a can of seal from a discount store like Wal-mart to treat the seams to guarantee it and we have had no issues. The kids put this tent in the front yard and when we go camping and there have been no leaks yet.
665406
Not so sure the seals would hold up. I'd say this is more of a water-resistant IP67 flashlight, not an actual IP68 waterproof. But you should try it. It is so cheap you could buy 4 of these for the price of a waterproof known brand flashlight. It is extremely bright.
2039427
very good question but I am not sure...it is not 100% sealed & i only use it to carry my ammo so i know water is not getting in.
1379644
Yes, this item is indeed waterproof as long as you make sure it has a tight seal. Thank you
2198917
It's not waterproof if that's what you're asking, but otherwise YES. I bought it specifically to use on camping trips as an on-site electrical source and for inside my tent. Worked great! I even connected it to a longer extension cord at times. No heat output so that's good. Hope this helps!
1073327
I have used it camping this year set up on snow and it did fine. No leaks, I do recommend Using a pad or something under your sleeping gear to provide insulation i have also camped in some pretty strong wind and again it did fine. I'm very pleased with my tent. Hope this helps.
1024159
if you use it outdoors, it will have to be taped up to seal, it is not waterproof
374694
Its not waterproof just slightly water resistant. A sealer would help but nothings perfect. I have a kelty pack cover that I bought for it at rei.
2136177
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
1050193
no i dont think so... I use it for trash can while camping..it does seal, but not sure there is a gasket.
139149
Not waterproof, but water resistant. The seal on the door would probably leak if you were storing it in water.
1353569
No this is NOT. The fill is much better than goose down for a wet environment but the bag is not water resistant. We use these for canoe trips but also use an water proof stuff sack and a gore-tex bivy bag. Water proof tents aren't always that in a night long down pour. It is a great 3 season bag.
1429327
Not waterproof (e.g., completely submerged), but most certain will keep water, mud, dirt, dust and other debris out under normal conditions. I've read that some people have used a thicker seal than the one that it came with.
369757
I used the Coleman tent sealer on this one right after I got it. The first time I pitched it was in the back yard and I sealed it then and left it up overnight to be sure the sealer dried before I packed it up. I will spray the seams with Kiwi Camp Dry once a year now. So far there has been no water in this tent. On the last camping trip we got 3 consecutive days with at least 2 hours of steady rain including some hard driving downpours and this tent did not leak a single drop on us.
1960323
The tarp is certainly waterproof. The trick is to rig it so that it is properly supported and water is allowed to run off. I used mine as an awning attached to the front of my camper. I rigged it at an angle so rain ran off and water couldn't pool in it.
898611
I found it to be water resistant not water proof. There's no real seal on mine. I leave it locked in the back of the jeep and so far no moisture inside. Wont fit under the easy access seats though