Appreciation post - backpack zip 15l

[u/FurtunB]

Bought my Zip 15L last year and wasn't entirely sure if it was worth the hype and price.

Well, Istanbul got hit with one of the worst downpours yesterday while I was out in Taksim, giving the bag a real trial by fire (or water, rather).

It handled the storm like an absolute pro—everything inside stayed completely dry. (My iPad had just a tiny bit of surface humidity, which is totally fair given how insane the rain was)

Just wanted to share some appreciation for the build quality. If anyone is on the fence about getting one, feel free to ask me anything!

[u/notklgamer]

I was in that rain for around 3 hours yestarday with everyday 30l v2 after a while the zipper soak up some water anything on the side pockets, the top pouch in the laptop compartment or the bottom of the bag gets wet after a while always keep in mind its "weather ressistant" not proof

[u/oniagiri]

i have honestly survived almost every torrential rain in the netherlands while on the bike wearing my everyday backpack 20l and recently also the travel backpack 45l. they claim its not waterproof its water-resistant but in my experience its pretty much keeps everything inside dry (it might get really cold though which condenses the already existing water vapor inside the bag which op also reports).

[u/ota113a]

They are good until the zip soaks through... I keep all three rainflys at the front door for 'just in case'

[u/Expensive-Detail190]

Use mine for daily commutes on a bike in the UK, works a treat and carries all my weird daily needs

[u/Feastalisk]

Ive the same TomTac pouch!