Camera backpack with waterproof zipper

4 years 1 month ago #679702 by Scott Klubeck
I need something that is as waterproof as I can get.  The problem is zippers, usually these are not water proof and weak link.  Are there any rugged and outdoors ready backpacks that are also waterproof?  *with zipper water proof?  

Can you share some options please?  Thank you PT. 


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4 years 1 month ago #679713 by garyrhook
Many backpacks have "raincoats", as do many bags. That's your best bet.

It's a backpack. You're going to have to remove it to get into it, aren't you?

That said, I'd look at ThinkTank products. I'm a fan. But I can't point to any specific model without doing the research. So I'll just leave that for you ;-)


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4 years 1 month ago #679758 by Frisco
+ 1 Think Tank and the Mind Shift bags they have.  F-Stop Gear is another.  And look at Hazard 4.  I saw an article here last month about those packs, and I think they mentioned something about the zipper or rugged.  Can't recall exactly, check with the site admins here.  

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4 years 1 month ago #679859 by James L

Frisco wrote: + 1 Think Tank and the Mind Shift bags they have.  F-Stop Gear is another.  And look at Hazard 4.  I saw an article here last month about those packs, and I think they mentioned something about the zipper or rugged.  Can't recall exactly, check with the site admins here.  


I just picked up a Hazard 4 Pillbox a couple months ago, this is not a waterproof pack.  It's extremely durable, but not waterproof.  Just saying so the OP doesn't get and think they can go swimming with this thing. 


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4 years 1 month ago #680216 by Brody Kross
My Lowepro and Vanguard bags have rain coats, stuffed in the very bottom of the bags.  


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