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Warning: Dropped $400 on a "waterproof" backpack for job sites and it soaked through in 2 weeks
I bought a brand called DryTec off Amazon after seeing a bunch of positive reviews. First real rainstorm on a pour job in Portland and my lunch and spare shirt were totally wet. Has anyone else found a bag that actually holds up to concrete dust and rain, or is that just a myth?
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kimw573mo ago
Used to roll my eyes at these posts. Not anymore.
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karen_carter3mo ago
Grab a roll of Nikwax TX-Direct spray-on waterproofing and hit your seams and zippers with it before you even take that bag outside. I had the same problem with a "heavy duty" tool backpack that failed on a drainage job in Seattle. @kimw57 knows what I'm talking about, that Portland rain is no joke. Also get a dry bag for your clothes inside, Outdoor Research makes a solid one for like $30. The canvas bags just don't hold up to concrete dust either, it eats the coating.
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violag803mo ago
Kimw, do you ever feel like you wasted years fighting with soggy gear before you finally listened? I'm right there with you, I used to think waterproofing was just marketing hype until I had to bail out a job site with a soaked laptop and tools. The Nikwax trick is solid, I swear by it on my packs too. And you're totally right about canvas and concrete dust, that stuff is like sandpaper on a microscopic level. It's frustrating when "heavy duty" means "heavy and not actually field tested." Glad you're seeing the light though, better late than never!
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smith.elliot3mo ago
Man, you're absolutely right about the dry bag thing. I learned that the hard way after a soggy commute left me with a damp lunch and a dead backup battery for my phone. The Nikwax trick is a lifesaver too, I hit all my zippers with it after a rainy season ruined a perfectly good duffel.
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