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.
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.
226769
I don't intentionally ride in the rain but I have been caught in it. Since it does have stitching, I would guess it has a little water resistance.
1798869
it is not waterproof. it is a kind of fleece material so I think it is ok for light rain.
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.
82042
It's not waterproof if that's what you mean. It's fabric. I did once leave it in the rain (a drizzle, not a downpour) and remembered about a half hour later. It dried fine. I would not recommend that though. I always put it away.I see someone else has had no issue with it though. Good to know. As far as the quality of it? I absolutely love the thickness and durability of it.
858521
Hmm, I know it has kept me plenty dry, warm, and not sweaty and I have given it plenty of action, including violent swims. The neck gasket does leak a tiny bit, which happened a couple of weeks ago at Kilchis River on the SHORE when I got wave after wave of heavy rain dumped on me for a good half hour. Get one of those LL Bean fleece fishing jumpsuits for $50-60 to wear under it, and a sweatshirt to wear between it and the drysuit if it's cold outside, and you will be fine.
1500940
I wouldn't go as far as saying waterproof. Water-repellent is more like it. It will definitely keep dry in a light rain, but not if you're out in it for hours or caught in a torrential downpour.
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.
1674779
I have never rode in the rain, and I have never heard that. It does not seem likely to me when all the electronics and battery pack is all sealed up. This bike is GREAT!!
1940241
I would call it water resistant, not waterproof. Its made to withstand rain, snow etc.
745576
No, it isn't waterproof. I've had it out in the rain, and it is somewhat resistant, keeping things dry for a few minutes only. My daughter had a similar pack while attending college, and simply sprayed it with the same waterproofing she used for her suede boots. It still wasn't completely waterproof, but definitely held long enough for her to get from the college back to her apartment, even on days she forgot her umbrella. Don't know what Wenger would have to say about her "life hack", but she was pretty proud of herself.
1081455
It's not completely waterproof. It breathes enough that my bike feels somewhat damp after it's been covered all day during a rainstorm, but there are no puddles under the cover.I don't leave the cover on for longer than ten hours at a time, though (just at my place of employment during the day) so I don't know if you'd have a mold problem if the bike was covered for long periods.
2176243
definitely not waterPROOF. resistant? maybe. just buy the thing, if it gets ruined it is cheap enough to chalk it up.
327199
I've ridden with my in the rain and it survived just fine. During one particularly heavy downpour during a long training ride I wrapped some cling wrap around it before attaching it to the bike but looking back I feel like that was probably unnecessary.
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!
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!