any ideas on waterproof backpacks?

12 years 5 months ago #173865 by claudialow
I'm looking for a waterproof backpack, or a backpack with a waterproof compartment big enough to fit a body with an extra lens.

Any ideas? Price range would be, maximum $65, but if I could find something cheaper that'd be great.


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12 years 5 months ago #173871 by Trooo
If you are looking for 'rain resistant', the Lowepro 'AW' bags have an 'All Weather' rain cover that works pretty well.

Lowepro also has their line of 'Dry Zone' waterproof backpacks, but the smallest one is $200.

You might consider just using a normal (affordable) backpack and getting a waterproof bag to put inside it. Those roll-top waterproof bags aren't too expensive. You can usually find them in camping or boating stores.


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12 years 5 months ago #173872 by claudialow
Thanks. I have heard of Lowepro, didn't know they made rain resistant bags.


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12 years 5 months ago #173873 by Larry is Hairy
Is it going to just get rained on, or submerged?

$65 isn't a lot of money for a quality photo backpack.

If its just going to get rained on, I might suggest a backpack rain cover for an existing pack.

If submerged, I recommend a bigger budget, and something a bit better suited than a backpack, like a waterproof box.


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12 years 5 months ago #173875 by claudialow
My plan is when I am out hiking in the rain. I want to protect my gear, cuz god only knows how long it will be by the time I get back to my car.


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12 years 5 months ago #174004 by Rob pix4u2
I have a LOWEPRO AW backpack and it is the biggest one that they make

As you can see it can carry a lot of gear plus a laptop

Remember to engage brain before putting mouth in gear
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