are these bags water/rain proof?
369805
I don't believe it is. It is made of nylon, so it could be made waterproof with a little camp dry spray.
369806
I'm not sure about "proof" but definitely resistant. I have been carrying around musical instruments in it in all kinds of weather for over a year now and have never had a problem. I love it but I supposed if you pulled it through water it is possible its seams would leak. Never tried that.
1999715
yes they can, but please note that these are not waterproof bags. They are really water resistant stuff sacks.
1510982
I use them outdoors, but they are not directly exposed to rain. For example, I have one installed under the eves of the roof. Another one in a covered entryway. I don't think they are water proof or water resistant.
433137
Water resistant maybe? I have been caught in the rain with them and they still work but as far as "Proof" goes I cant say.
511205
They may be a tiny bit water resistant but they're not totally waterproof. They are pretty cheaply made to be honest. They reason I bought it was because I was backpacking across Europe and I liked the idea of being able to fit another bag in my one bag I brought just in case I needed it. It was ripped after only a couple times using it. I think there is something better out there for sure.
1992556
Yes, I have them outside they have been exposed to a lot of rain. So far they are working like a charm
1362565
No, they are water resistant. THey could handle a misting of sorts or the dampness from being in your backpack that has a pack cover, but not in direct rain or falling in water.
2048398
No, I don't think so. If you want water proof, you need to have the bag you put this in be waterproof.
1994239
They are very strong treated leather bags, hence water proof to a certain degree. rain water dries off faster than it can soak the leather. However, they are not completely sealed, but have flap covers, so water can get in from heavy rainfall. They also tend to grow mildew in damp conditions.
249216
For light rain, they'll be okay, for a while. For heavy rain, not really. After a year of moderate use, the tops of my bags were wearing a bit thin, to the point where they were partially see-through in a couple spots. At that point, after pretty heavy rain for ~1 hour, all of the contents were pretty soaked.Not sure if the wear-and-tear was related to leaving the bags out in the rain too much (I tied them down permanently to keep them in place better and to reduce noise, so outside parking didn't help) or if it was from infrequent near-max-capacity loads.
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.
320313
Okay for rain but not water puddles, they are water resistant but not water proof
1171535
No, not waterproof, but t you would be hard pressed to find a bag similar to this that is waterproof. The 600-Denier Poly/Canvas does a good job at holding out any water.
879264
The material of the bag is water resistant. I take mine out in the rain all the time. Never had a problem with my items getting wet. It's not waterproof. So if it ends up submerged in water your stuff will likely end up wet. But it can definitely withstand some heavy splashing. Just remember to keep the zipper closed!
2078186
If they have not dried completey , yes they are not water proof. When water hits it runs. Hope this helps.
1380168
Not if you leave them out in the rain for hours or they are sitting in a puddle of water. I would say water resistant.
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.