Q: How weather resistant is the bag?
575017
Took my 5d out snowboarding with this bag in Japan. Took many a tumble. No harm, no wet.
575018
I'd say it can handle a bit of rain but I wouldn't push your luck and stand in it or dunk it under water. Consider it like a book bag type of material.
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!
575020
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! 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... » Read More 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! « Show Less
575021
I Just used it today under rain. Just perfect. Of course the zips are not proof. But in general is the best bag I own. MAURO
575022
I went through 4 horus of rain visiting statue of liberty. Bag did good job of keeping rain out except my zipper broke, big issue with this model, so main compartment had a little water. I suggest buying this, Caden K3 DSLR Camera Shoulder Case Strap Bag for Canon EOS T3i 1100D 600D 300D 500D 350D 60D 7D 5D Nikon Sony Olympus Pentax Its almost identical to case logic and comes with an extra waterproof bag to product your camera when needed.
1426112
Well, I live on Kauai. Which is home to the rainiest spot on the planet (Waialeale). While I haven't had it out in the heaviest of rains, I do religiously put the rain fly on the bag whenever I take it out. Thus far, it has kept everything inside perfectly dry. As long as it's on your back, you're good (the rain fly doesn't cover the straps or the back). I'd rate it excellent so far. If I try to take it out during a big storm like we had over the weekend, I'll update, but I hope I won't need to be out in that.
1175681
Based on my quick test, this bag is only water resistant. I put my hand in one of the pockets and poured water over the bag. After a while the water seemed to seep through, although my hand never got wet I did feel moisture.
3825
Yes the outside is waterproof, I've been caught inthe rain numberous occasions,and nothing inside ever got wet. It's a great bag, I love mine, hope this helps.
1890292
It is a heavy canvas type material with a rubberized outer coating. It is weather resistant. It does not zip closed but has heavy duty locking clips to hold it together. It is a good bag.
1240589
I'd say it's water resistant, but not waterproof. That is why they include an orange rain cover, which is tucked under the bag. Overall, I'm happy with this backpack.
1456377
No this backpack is not waterproof or resistant...I'd recommend keeping a poncho handy inside the bag...
1420128
Yes - I live in Oregon and our weather is a bit all over the place... one minute sunny, the next hail and storms. We went camping and packed up in sunshine, and drove out in a downpour - got home and not a drop of water was inside the bag. As for a lock - I imagine if you got one of those tiny luggage locks that link zippers together, that would work, but there is not a place for a padlock of any kind.
1062975
Depending on how long it was out. Mine was left out for two days in the heavy rain and it was soaked, but before that I had had it out in medium rain and it fairer quite nicely, the zippers are amazing to say the least. They hold against water very nicely, the fabric is OK, in medium rain it beads up for about a half hour and after that it starts to soak. I bought some waterproofer from big 5 and it works like a charm with my bag. I highly recommend this bag!!
659417
The exterior fabric is nicely coated nylon, the interior fabric (compartment divider, inside of the pockets) is not. Zippers and seams are not waterproof, but there is a rain flap on the main zip. So a ligth rain should be no problem but a deluge or a submersion will see water penetrate the inside. Same as most quality packs. I keep a couple of disposable shopping bags in the bottom in case I get caught out in a bad rain unexpectedly, and if I'll be boating or expect submersion I use appropriate waterproof containers inside where needed. "Be Prepared".
879262
Not water resistant, but very water protective thick heavy material. The stuff on top may get a little damp from water seeping in through zipper. The contents will most likely stay dry until bag gets wiped down.
1688401
I don't know. I never had it exposed to the rain. I really like the bag, however, and it seems to be well made.
808194
it is rated for 30 degrees i believe. I would not take it out in temps cooler then 40. It should be a good summer bag though depending on the area you plan on using it.
563893
Yes it is weather resistant although I haven't had it out in any driving rain.
1323838
Good question, they are water resistant. I have taken them in hurricane weather however and the items were only moist after trip. Good bags for the price but if you want waterproof try the Ortleib brand.
1578314
I agree with Mystri and Buckwheat. The zippers don't appear to be water proof, so water will get in if the bag is subjected to heavy rainfall or a deluge of some sort. Ordinary rain or drizzle should be no problem though.
924966
it can resist rain to a certain extent, but cmon it has zippers so water can get in if you leave your bag in the rain for too long. But if I were youI wouldn't buy it because although it looks high quality, after months of usage the zippers and the fabric are exposed for their poor quality and aftera year the bag is torn all over from the straps to the zippers. It looks like a mess after 1 year. Trust me I bought mine and I used to loved it