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Gregory Makalu Pro 70 Waterproof Backpack 25 perc off
The outdoor shops are selling out again, it’s fall, almost winter and for those that keep on hiking in the wet and cold months of the year need a waterproof backpack. I did some research and found a great waterproof backpack with a discount of 25%.
The backpack i am talking about is the Gregory Makalu Pro 70 backpack for sale on Altrec.com.
This 70 liter high performance waterproof backpack is the smallest and lightest pack made by Gregory for the professional series. This pack is extremely adjustable so you can wear it comfortably even with high loads. It has a top pocket with water resistant zipper, 2 ice axe loops and keeper straps and is made out of spectra and 210d fabrics. This waterproof backpack has a ton of features and is currently priced at 299,95 $224,19. You can find out more info and order it on Altrec.com.
(Disclosure note: If you choose to buy from Altrec.com through the links on this site, i will be compensated. However, this article is in no way written to make you buy stuff, this article is my honest opinion, intended to bring you value in your backpacking experience)
how can i get scuff marks out of a waterproof like material on my nike backpack?
it is a light pink backpack & brand new!
any help is appreciated.
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The Waterproof Backpack: why,when and how
Outdoor backpacks come in various types and the one i will be talking about in this article is the Waterproof Backpack. This type of backpack is very popular among people that have to keep their stuff dry at all times, sometimes even under water. Activities that require a waterproof backpack can be: kayaking, fishing, diving/snorkeling and of course winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. Sometimes you also need one on your hiking trip if you are going to hike through an extreme wet environment or part of your trip includes river crossings or other extremely wet activities. Another reason to buy one is when you carry along sensitive electronic equipment like camera’s that must stay absolutely dry.
Ordinary hiking backpacks are most of the time water resistant, but not waterproof. The difference is that water resistant can have a bit of rain occasionally but not for too long, they will soak through. This is because the material is not waterproof and the seams and zippers are not waterproof. The seams are mostly stitched with a needle which leaves tiny little holes that leak water after some time. So your alright for a few hours depending on the rain, but your stuff will get wet if it is exposed to rain for a longer period of time.
The waterproof backpack is constructed in a way that it can hold out the water for a longer period of time or just doesn’t let water come through at all, depending on the price and type of backpack that you have. The seams of this type of backpack are welded,sealed or taped, this won’t let any water or moisture get in through the seams. A waterproof backpack also has special waterproof zippers that are also constructed in a way that they close the backpack waterproof tight. These backpacks are often made of a few sorts of materials: PVC, Nylon, Polyurethane or a combination of any one of them. A combination that is seen a lot is a nylon backpack with a Polyurethane or PVC coating. Because these backpacks often contain plastics,they are a lot stiffer than non waterproof backpacks.
Not every waterproof backpack is waterproof for exactly the same amount of time, there are differences. There are backpacks that are waterproof for only a short while when exposed to rain or water. Others can take rain but cannot be partly submerged into water and there are ones that even float in the water without leaking through. If you look at the more expensive ones, you will find that they are submersible into water and can even be used by divers diving to depths of 100ft. Unfortunately you will often see a backpack that states to be waterproof, but it doesn’t say for how long and under which conditions. So if you want to know exactly how waterproof the backpack is, contact the store and ask them, most of the time they can help you out.
If you already have a backpack and you would like to make it waterproof, then one of the things you can do is buy a rain cover that fits around the backpack. This will protect your backpack against the rain a lot longer, but isn’t as effective as a good waterproof backpack.
There are great waterproof backpacks for sale online even for a discount price, they are still a bit more expensive than the normal ones, but then your stuff will be dry and that is worth a lot!