Is the backpack waterproof?
493059
Waterproof for a backpack is a rather hard expression to define. I can share that my Hotshot has sustained some pretty heavy tropical rains in Rio de Janeiro. All my belongings were dry when I got home.
745577
As waterproof as any other nylon backpack. If you are in a torrential rainstorm then I think it will eventually leak. It's a great backpack with unbelievable reinforcement features.
133909
no it is not water proof it has little holes all around but that allows the bag to breath.
122544
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.
886234
Yes it is. Wore it during light rain and all my gear remained dry. It's a great pack.
1113400
No, not this one nor any other back pack I know of is water proof. Have bags used in wet conditons (boats) that are water proof but they are no back packs. Other then that this is a great, versatile and well made pack which I really enjoy.
131590
Good question since I was carrying it in the rain today. The large compartment closeset to your back has a different material on the inside that would resist water pretty well except in drenching conditions. The outer material of the pack is a tough, but not waterproof, denier material. It get's damp with exposure to rain but I haven't had it soak through yet. If you're concerned about getting contents wet I'd recommend ziploc bags or small / medium sil nylon stuff sacks for contents.
195847
No, it is not water proof, but for short walks in the rain it should be able to keep your laptop dry. If you want a pack that is totally waterproof look into brands The North Face. Hope it helps!
18716
No, it's not waterproof. If you must keep it dry, wrap it in a water-proof garbage bag.
799500
Gloria, i didint much care for this bag and did not get to use it in the rain before passing it along. Just didint care for it, but i dont think this bag is water proof and i wouldint trust it to be.
1113403
I don't think so. I have only been seriously rained on once since having it and I keep a cover handy to cover my pack for those occasions ... pretty sure not waterproof but I can tell you it is an excellent pack and the frame is very sturdy. I use it for hiking camping so external frame is great. Have had it out on a least 8 trips now. Hope that helps.
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.
1240593
I wouldn't say its waterproof but I had it out for about 8 hours in the rain and my gear stayed fairly dry. It wasn't pouring but it was a constant drizzle throughout the day.
739380
Its not water proof but it can handle a little bit of water just like many other backpacks.
2113325
It is definitely water /rain resistant, but I would hesitate to call anything waterproof that does not advertise as such. It is a fantastic backpack!
588287
If you have baggies to put wet diapers in, I think it would work fine. The backpack is light and strong and all of the zippered compartments are easily accessible but I don't think it is waterproof.
1238063
No it doesn't. The smaller pack has a waterproof internal liner. I haven't had any issues with my gear getting wet, but I'm not in the rain too much either.