Is this jacket waterproof? *Properly* waterproof, driving rain for 1+ hour, harsh conditions? I'm a wee bit amused no-one has asked this yet.
77517
Pretty much so. I used it in in the high Sierra at above 11,000 ' this past spring and encountered a hard rain and wet snow. It did it's job well. It's also a very good windbreaker. At some point, all rain jackets lose some of their repellency. I've only had it about a year so i cannot tell how long it will work without leaking, but my expectation is that it'll work well for a few years yet.
467128
Haven't ride the helmet through rain yet because the unit will be damaged from the water... But I have rode through heavy downpour rain with my other helmets that I rotate from time to time, just not this one because of the Bluetooth. I believe direction says its not waterproof.
941596
It is waterproof...I leave mine out year round...in harsh below zero weather to 100+...not a problem.
1336272
I don't think it is waterproof. It is a heavier material though and it doesn't soak through easily. I've never had a problem with it being in the rain. the outside gets wet, but never the inside.
17797
This jacket is completely waterproof, even in a downpour, I stayed dry. It did get too warm. The underarm vents are great for that though!
208670
Hm, ive used it in the rain. It doesnt keep the bike dry. But also doesnt get soaked. Its not ideal for rain. Hope that helps.(get a 2-4 Layer cover-trust me)
796277
Hey!!! it´s not waterproof, and it´s not a good product, the material which is made of it´s really bad, it brakes easily and any that a bought work..... so don´t you dare to buy that product, you´ll miss your money
1139572
Well, here we arrive at the classic discussion of water resistant vs. waterproof. I can tell you that I would consider this waterproof. This past fall we used this sunshade at our son's football game. Just after we got the canopy and sunshade up a pretty heavy rain started and dumped for more than an hour. The shade didn't leak at all during that hour and kept us dry and warm during the downpour. Can't speak to how it would perform for more than an hour, but I was impressed with how dry it was during the heavy rain for that time frame.
257032
I was also considering this product for keeping rain out but if it doesn't do that I won't bother... Anybody had any experience with rain? Is it actually waterproof?
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!
348043
It works fine in the rain, It gets wet, but doesnt soak through very fast. I wear it pretty much from mid march to early october, . I run my Marathons in it.. You will wear it all the time once you get it. Just buy it, Nuff said.
2176243
definitely not waterPROOF. resistant? maybe. just buy the thing, if it gets ruined it is cheap enough to chalk it up.
406196
It's very fast for the price ... not waterproof but is water resistant. We've driven it in the rain and through mud puddles without any issues. Just clean it up, charge the batteries and go at it again. Ours has performed very well - regardless of the weather and a few wrecks.
1189983
I havent had it out in anything torrential, but it has been perfectly waterproof in everyday rainstorm. *IF* you'll be riding a bike in the wet, the top flap only protects from above and water spraying upward will get into the main compartment. I'm pretty sure I could jump into a lake and the computer would never get wet though...
1496824
It is definitely not waterproof. I've had it in the rain with no problems. And I believe the manufacturer claims it is water resistant.
1307291
I learned the hard way that this jacket's auto function is very good. Like an idiot I had it behind me in my kayak and not on when I was caught in a torrential rain storm and my boat had four or five inches od water in it . . . and it did/deploy deflate. I highly recommend against this practice. My back was injured and I have been seeing a chiropractor. Totally my own fault, however, I learned that wet will not deflate it submerged will.
1155450
I havent had a chance to use it when it has been raining or tried soaking it in water :-). But it looks to be waterproof or water resistant though.... If it has some issues i will post it up here on that...