Just how waterproof is the Carbon Full-Cycle Twill? I would need it to survive a Boston winter.
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it poured yesterday here in NYC and I was walking in the rain about 6 block to my car with no umbrella. The contents in my bag where still dry. It does a good job I would say. I had 10 manilla envelopes in my bag and none were affected by water.
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Hello, bought mine several months ago and it has been through rain, snow storms and ice storms and never missed a beat. Appears to be well waterproofed.
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I would advise against it. The whole unit should be protected from exposure to water, snow...precipitation in general. Your best bet would be a "doghouse" type enclosure or lean-to that would allow it to breathe and vent exhaust, and keep it dry. There are several folks that have done this with other types of generators that they want to use in snowstorms, etc., without destroying the unit or subjecting the residence to carbon monoxide or fire danger. Google or youtube search "generator enclosure".
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I have used it on many of hunts in the rain, snow and cold. I would say its weathproof.
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It's watetproof. My golden loves the water too. He's even crammed it into the snow. Always make sure the cover to the charging space is in completely. Good luck.
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The flap certainly beads the water and appears to be waterproof. Living on the tundra of Minnesota, I haven't experienced unfrozen precipitation to truly test the waterproof quality. On a more definative note, this bag is exceptional for my law school needs. Happy shopping!
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I keep it out completely exposed all summer and it's fine. I expected it to break after the first season because of the low price compared to the others. However this will be my 3 rd summer coming up and no issues. Enjoy! Wow I must saw the other answer and all I can say is I guess I was lucky. No negative comments here. FYI I live in the northeast so summers are 90-100 on certain days and it keeps cool.
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I would certainly not keep water in it through the winter. I bring my rain barrel inside--either my garage or my storage shed. I think it would make it through he winter if empty but I do not plan to do that.
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I use it outside in the snow and rain without any problems. It appears sealed, and I have not had any problems after a winter of use, but do not know that this was a recommended use....
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It survived my Virginia winter last year with no problems, and I'm betting that colder Chicago won't throw it any curves. :)
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sk5 is a good steel and is very high in carbon, my only advice is to coat it with anything from cerakote to some gun blue. its super prone to corrosion but its a good performer, stay away from hard woods in winter, as sk5 is slightly brittle in extreme cold. otherwise enjoy something you will be able to rely on :)
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I have never submerged it in water completely. But I have used it in the snow/rain and it still works fine. Pretty durable,I was really happy with this product.
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Hey jeffrey. I think you should be ok. I have been using this priduct for two years now and never had a problem. I usually run three times a week and this product its been very reliable even running under the rain or severe weather of Chicago in winter. Hope this help.Regards,Greg
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It's kind of weather proof, I've had mine out there for a few years and the rain finally got to it. Actually, I think it was a combination of rain and snow as well as expansion and contraction. So, I have to buy a new one every about 3 years or take it inside every winter.
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I have mine outside in the elements and it survived our Michigan winter with 50mph wind gusts and -20 temps. It will probably get me thru one more season. If you want a cover that lasts many seasons you will pay three times or more than what this cover costs.
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I've been out in pretty strong thunderstorms with some driving rain and the FireFly hasn't had an issue. I've also had it somewhat submerged while crossing rivers and it works fine. I wouldn't take it diving, but I'm not afraid to get it wet.
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I'm fairly certain it would be destroyed if submerged since it has a battery compartment that is not sealed. A bit of damp weather is probably ok. Too small to stay upright in heavy wind. I haven't used it outside in snow, so I don't know how below freezing temps would affect it. Contacting the manufacturer would probably give you a better idea of the product's limitations.