How waterproof is this? Will it be okay if a have a macbook pro inside while waiting for a bus in a torrential downpour for 20 minutes?
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I can't answer that...I don't know if any bag can do that. I am very happy with mine. I am trusting a portable office lap top that is very important in mine. I will tell you the zippers had to be replaced right away (very cheep). It is a great bag!
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This is all I can tell you, I carried my S100 in the rain (heavy but not close to torrential) for 15 minutes. I was using an umbrella but it was not big enough to cover the entire backup. The flap for the main compartment was wet but the underside of it was dry. A good indication that it is water resistant. However, the bottom of my documents stored in the main compartment was wet because rain sipped through the zipper of the iPad case. The rain water then traveled from the iPad case to the main compartment. Poor, poor design. Very disappointing.
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I would consider this to be as weatherproof as any electronic device. It might tolerate a small amount of moisture and maybe even a downpour for a short period if you quickly dry it off. It is not submersible.
1072535
It would probably be okay, but I would make sure it wouldn't be where rain could get to it. I know the specs say it can be used outdoors, but I wouldn't chance it getting wet. Also, your USB cable has to be plugged in to a USB port within 25'.
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No definitely not - It is not sealed or waterproofed. It would be OK I think in a rain, but a swimming pool would be out of the question. Besides the moisture issues, chlorine (and salt too) are very corrosive to electronics.
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Is this water-proof? I mean, can I walk in the rain with it without fearing that my laptop and my books are going to get wet?
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I did a few tests on it and it does look like its water resistance. I put my laptop in it and ran water from a faucet. I have been in pretty heavy rain with it, never longer than about 15 seconds, and it never got wet. Hope this helps!
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I have a 15-inch laptop and it fits perfect with some more space in it. Im pretty sure it might fit. i walked to my classes in heavy rains and i can say its not waterproof but it doesnt get soaking wet either and youll have to be in heavy showers for atleast an hour to get your contents in the bag soaked
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I wouldn't leave it out in the rain. It won't do you any good any way. Hard to say about laptop. Depends on the laptop.
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Will handle moderate outside for about 2-3 mins. It is made of absorbent padded material to protect contents, so would get waterlogged. Check out waterproof outer covers for backpacks. Literally like a waterproof macs to cover the entire back pack whilst on your back. eg Bluefield &#x2592; Black nylon backpack rain cover for hiking camping traveling (Size: S) or similar
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It is not waterproof. I was in a downpour without a cover once. It held out for a bit but started getting wet inside. Buy a cover. Other than that the bag has held up for a couple of years and is holding up great.
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I would classify this bag as moderately water resistent. It will stand up to a brief rain shower 15 min or so. It is far from being waterproof.Steve
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While it is water resistant, I've had it survive a light mist, but wouldn't trust it for a solid rain or sitting in a puddle. Especially with the solar panel...any moisture in that and you'll have to rely on the USB charger, if it works at all.
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The material that it's made of is a soft mesh that covers the plastic case. It doesn't appear to be waterproof, but I haven't tested it to be sure. I'm sure it can handle some light rain, but a downpour wouldn't be good.
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I have used it in light rain and my phone was fine, I'm not sure about a heavy downpour. I keep a zip lock bag in the compartment in just case I get caught in a deluge, I'm just not willing to risk it.
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The manufacturer claims it is waterproof to some military standard. Various people have put it underwater with no bad effects; I have no reason to push my luck. I have no doubt it would be fine, say, in a backpack in rain.
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I would recommend something like the Rain Design M-Stand which allows the MBP to stay open. I would think after many hours of being heated in close shell mode, it will have an effect on the screen and keyboard.