I'm interested in using the shell as a rain coat for hiking in mild weather. Think it's suitable for this? Compact enough to pack into a backpack?
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It wouldn't be the best, but it might work. Its not very packable. I have a Columbia Men's Glennaker Lake Rain Jacket for a windbreaker/light rain when I go fishing and think it would probably be better for you. Its VERY packable, actually has a pocket you can shove the whole jacket in to. Plus is has Omni-shield too.
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I'd only use the shell as a rain jacket in colder weather. Since it has a full liner it's a bit heavy, would be overly warm, and more bulky than a normal rain shell for backpacking.
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Hi, Rebecca. This case is awesome in many ways. Is it water resistant? I would say no. As an avid hiker and back country camper, I've had the opportunity to test (and need) a lot of of water resistant gear. Water has an incredible capacity to soak through materials that seem, at first glance, to appear water resistant. I feel this is the case with this product. My case is sturdy, and lives in my day pack, but if it's raining, it's going inside a water proof pouch. The shell is made of molded EVA-plastic, but water can easily seep into the seams at the corners and the zippers. Hope this helped. Hi, Rebecca. This case is awesome in many ways. Is it water resistant? I would say no. As an avid hiker and back country camper, I've had the opportunity to test (and need) a lot of of water resistant gear. Water has an incredible capacity to soak through materials that seem, at first glance, to appear water resistant. I feel this is the case with this product. My case is sturdy, and lives in my day pack, but if it's raining, it's going inside a water proof pouch. The shell is made of molded EVA-plastic, but water can easily seep into the seams at the corners and the zippers. Hope this helped.
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Have not used in rain. Just looked and most of the outside shell is lined with a plastic/vinyl layer which should offer some protection. Most of my items are in zip lock bags, tins or pill type bottles. The other items are water resistant. Able to carry my IPad 3 and Kindle in the main compartment with chargers and several other items. Like this bag and do not regret the purchase. Got The green color for what I hope is a "lower profile" bag to carry"
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This is a raincoat only. A shell. IT works very well in the rain but wouldn't keep you warm beyond a 50 degree day. My husband loves it! Just not fur winter.
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I think it is good quality and it's heavier than most lightweight jackets or ponchos. It is not lined, just the shell and I think I was picturing it as more of a coat type rather than just a rain jacket...duh, we purchased a rain suit...haha. But my husband loves it and he thinks it's better than he imagined and exactly what he was looking for. I feel it could tear if you snagged it, but not likely from just putting it on and functioning in the suit doing normal things.
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It's an average sized poncho so will cover a backpack as well as any. I think it's pretty well made and although I haven't had to test it in super strong wind I'm pretty confident it will be tough enough. It's definitely waterproof. I've even used it as an provided shelter and it worked well
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My personal experience is that the backpack will hold up under a mild wetting, but if you're going to try to walk 5-10 minutes in a downpour, spray on some waterproofing material or you are going to be rather upset.
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I have used it for hiking only, but I think it would be fine for biking. The water bottle holders are small, however, and it would be best to carry water some other way.
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it is not waterproof. it is a kind of fleece material so I think it is ok for light rain.
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Unfortunately, I also can't say much about its ability to withstand rain. I can say that after two nights of camping, when I went to pack it up, there was some condensation on the bottom of the tent under my sleeping bag, but nothing major. As for backpacking, it depends what you are looking for. I'm fairly certain you can't beat the price, and although I haven't personally owned any backpacking-specific tents, I can compare it with what I've seen in stores. It's a bit less compact than a lot of typical backpacking tents, but it's by far the smallest "normal" tent I've seen, and likewise, while there are backpacking tents that are designed to be super-light that have this beat, it's got to be the lightest tent I've camped in. When I went camping, I brought along a small tarp. That way, if it started raining heavily and it turned out the tent wasn't up to the task, I would have some extra protection from the rain. Depending on how much you want to bring backpacking this may not be an ideal solution, but for the money, I'd recommend it. You can always decide to upgrade to a pricier tent later, and this one won't set you back much.
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The bag appears to be water resistant and there is a map sleeve that allows you to protect a paper map or riding instructions. There is no large cover that would protect it from serious rain though. I suspect for most outings it will do fine. I really like the ability to remove it from the bike and use it as a shoulder bag. It is also large enough to carry a few small articles of clothing and snacks. Hope this helps. DT
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I only use the case for transport while traveling, and have not taken it out in the weather. However, since it is neoprene, I believe that it would be water resistant.
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I would think it is not waterproof. Depending on how tightly you roll it up the end of the does not close tightly. I cannot roll it up as tightly as a man might so it really does not close tightly. If you were backpacking I would certainly cover it with plastic.
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Although I wouldn't pour water on it directly, it is pretty resistant towards rain and sweat - and I ran a 10K race with this on a trail course during slightly muggy conditions. Just remember to dry it out once you're done running with it! For casual use there are no problems at all.
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Can you post a pic of your hydroflask? It depends on the shape. I use it to carry a zeiss panoramic lens to change out quickly when I'm hiking. It's a snug fit, but this fabric does have some give.
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Yes you can still wear it with the rain cover on. I have done this and it works. The rain cover only goes around the back pack part though. Think of it as a turtle shell, it only covers the parts that are not touchig our back.
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Yes, I carry it in my backpack all the time. I have not really dropped it deliberately to test it. I think it should be able to withstand minor accidental drops.