When reading the reviews, some state that it has held up well outside, others that it is paper and can not get wet. Can anyone clarify this?
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It is not meant to get wet. However, there is someone who shared pictures on Facebook after they accidentally ran it through a project through the dishwasher and it held up. If you are going to put it outside I would suggest sealing it with something waterproof.. or weather resistant.
779362
I use mine outdoors for exactly that same reason. I only cover it when it rains. I got a small tarp and bungee cords to use as cover. I've only had it for the summer and its holding up great outdoors. I do plan to bring it in for the winter season. Hope this helps.
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The outside is canvas so it is water repellent to a point. The inside liner is nylon on the outside and a soft clothe on the inside. Throwing it in a lake or being stuck outside more than 10 minutes in a down pour could allow water in. I never trust anything that says water proof so I always bring individual plastic bags for camera, lens etc. if there is any chance of moisture. It also helps to bring a small soft towel. Have not been in any rain or water rides with this.Still, for the price it is an awesome bag.
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It can get wet and it says you can use outdoors. Just be careful where you put it. I have went through 3 of these. The seams of plastic came apart easy and it lost air. Personally I wouldn't take these camping.
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Not really. It's kind of a cardboard back....but this looks nice and the holes were lined up nicely for assembly, for a change. If you use this in an area that will not get wet it should hold up well with gentle use. I had one before and it wasn't up to the over-use. Also, when it got wet, the inside paper curled up and it fell apart. Hope this helps.
2236329
i can't really say if it's water proof because I've never immersed it in anything wet. It's been dropped many times though and has come through unbroken and with no operating issues.
1991131
It is sturdy.We have had it I guess over a year and it is holding up well,open all day every day.It is not waterproof though.Rain goes through the material,but that is not a problem for us.
906030
I'd say water resistant. I hunted out of it in a steady rain and maybe only a drop or two made it inside. There are tiny little pinholes around some of the seams. Not a major issue. I can't speak for a downpour, that may be a different story.
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I would probably not keep it outside. It gets dirty easily on the cloth side, which is not easy to clean. The vinyl coating on the other side isn't too thick so it can rub off if scraped with a rough brush. I admit, I've never gotten it wet so I don't know how it would hold up. It's sturdy fabric, but not really intended for outdoor use.
335123
Yes, I think so. I have it outdoors and spilled a lot of things on it as well as it was subjected to rain many times. Still holds up.
946126
Mine has been sitting outside for about 3 months, slightly shaded area, color hasn't faded nor have the contents (bags of ice melt, including 1 open bag) gotten wet. I wouldn't say water tight but it does appear to be water resistant. I'm still very happy with my purchase.
754404
Yes, it's a good quality paper. I did find if you try to wet sand with it the paper will not stick just go dry and it stays clean longer than other brands.
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If you are referring to being water resistant. Mine hasn't been in anyway near water. I will think it's not water resistant.
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It's thicker than say cling wrap but thinner than photo album pages. No, you don't need water it is sticky & is in 3 parts (protection of the sticky side, sticky side, protection for the good side). The isn't much give when you put it down, so be careful, you can lift it up & redo, but not often, it's sticky! I have it on my quad & it has held up through bushes & branches pretty well. You can see the marks but they don't go through.
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The material used, is water resistant. In rain, I can tell you, it can tolerate rain, but if you have very much, forget it, it'll soak through. So if you want it so you can stay dry during pouring rain, it'll drip on you. It's not designed for long term use and is all over the manufacturers webite. That being said. I have a friend who's done exactly as you're thinking. Though has the commercial grade, worth the extra money. They screwed the feet into the deck, and they lower the legs completely when they are not using it.
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The canvas is heavy enough to make it resist spills. I haven't had it out in the rain. So prolonged use in wet situations is not known.
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We live in New Mexico with similar climates it sounds like. It holds up well. However we plan ahead with cases of strong wind and lay it down on it's side in the mornings before we leave for work or at night before bed. My sister has one as well for her kids, and they have it filled with a sand and water mixture, and the don't lay it down like we do. Hers has not fallen. Hope that helps.