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The North Face Recon Backpack - 2015cu in

Item #TNF3350 | 0 in Stock

is this bag waterproof

By Ranked #1032 - Daypacks February 6, 2010

is this bag waterproof

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #586 - Daypacks April 21, 2010

Let me answer definitively; NO. I've walked to class multiple times in pouring rain. If I'm out for around twenty minutes, my stuff starts to get wet. It will keep everything dry for a few minutes for sure, but almost any backpack would do the same. That being said, its a great pack; I use it for class, biking, hiking, and it's still in great shape after a few years of abuse.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #497 - Daypacks March 28, 2010

This pack is not 'waterproof' but will resist water during a drizzle for a short hike or walk to class. The zippers have flaps to cover them and protect from water.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #194 - Daypacks February 6, 2010

Dave, I guess that depends on your definition of waterproof. I would yield that it is water resistant for rain and my summary was hasty. However, when I think of "waterproof" I think of a dry bag--which this is not.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Backcountry.com Vendor Rep Ranked #180 - Daypacks February 6, 2010

Javier - I don't agree. Although the pack isn't waterproof, the fabric that is used is coated with a heavy coating of polyurethane which is waterproof. In heavy rain, water will eventually leak through seams, but it will keep things dry for quite a while before this would happen.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #194 - Daypacks February 6, 2010

No, not even close to water proof. The shell may bead water, but I wouldn't even call that water resistant.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Material:
420D Nylon, 1680D ballistics 
Volume:
2015cu in (33L) 
Laptop Pocket Dimensions:
15in (38cm) 
Suspension:
Airmesh back panel, BackSaver bottom panel 
Waist-belt:
Yes 
Access Types:
Top 
Pockets:
[External] 1 front mesh, 1 front stash with water-resistant zip, 2 mesh water bottle 
Skateboard Carry:
No 
Weight:
2lb 2oz (963g) 
Recommended Use:
School, work, hiking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
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