Took with us on an extended trip to south america, to come with us on dive boats while scuba diving and keep our stuff dry. Our gear remained dry, but one of the side handles (not the pack straps) ripped the second day. The pack was not overfilled by any measure, so we were disappointed that bag had handles so flimsy.
I'm very happy to amend this review to reflect the fact that Gear Out There got in touch with me to let me know that there was a batch of bags for which a manufacture's defect was identified. They sent me a free replacement.
I'm happy to bump this review up to 4 stars if it lasts out the remaining weeks of this year's sailing season!
I purchased this for canyoneering, but it only lasted one day.
The good:
It keeps belongings completely dry as advertised. I like that the straps adjust on both ends, top and bottom, to make for a more comfortable fit. While canyoneering in Zion NP, scuff marks were inevitable, but they were minor and it held up pretty well in that regard. Good price.
The bad:
I think in an attempt to keep the bag waterproof, the backpack straps are attached to the bag without any perforations, making the attachment weak. I did not overload the bag, yet one of the straps (upper left) began to rip from the bag after just a few hours of hiking. The rip slowly grew throughout the day and I was lucky to finish my hike without the strap detaching completely.
My suggestion is to find a way to attach the straps more securely. Maybe use perforations, then seal them well. I really like this bag, but need something more rugged.
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