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What are Water-Resistant Backpacks?

Water-resistant backpacks are designed to keep your stuff dry in normal travel conditions—like a storm or drizzle—but will not keep water out if you submerge it underwater. Water-resistant bags might be made from waterproof fabric, but that doesn’t mean that the luggage is guaranteed to keep all water out in all situations. Waterproof luggage, which is specialized and expensive, will keep all moisture away from your stuff.

Benefits of Water-Resistant Backpacks?

Imagine you’re on your way to your Airbnb or you’re on your daily commute, and a downpour starts. Rainwater soaks your bag and ruins your valuables.

The difference between a water-resistant bag and a regular travel bag is the level of protection each category provides from unpredictable weather.

The best water-resistant backpacks are made of waterproof materials engineered to prevent liquids from getting into your travel bag. That’s why Tortuga always uses best-in-class hardware and materials. If you’re traveling with a laptop backpack, you can keep your important electronics and other sensitive items safe from the threat of water damage.

Tortuga Backpack’s unisex collection of water-resistant bags promises to keep the rain and weather at bay while offering other travel-savvy features:

Water repellent fabrics and zippers
Comfortable carry on options with adjustable straps and durable buckles
Water-resistant YKK zippers and seals
Discreet, minimalist branding to help you fit in

Best Water-Resistant Backpacks by Tortuga

A Travel Backpack for Any Environment

For any traveler, one of the biggest pains is having a backpack that’s susceptible to unpredictable weather.

As a traveler exploring new cities, you shouldn’t have to carry a poorly designed hiking backpack or rucksack to make sure your stuff stays dry on the road. Take a look at our 30L and 40L travel backpacks designed for cultural explorers like you.

At Tortuga, we combine waterproof fabrics and durable materials with an appealing aesthetic for your travel bags. Our understated branding is the best anti-theft feature there is.

An All-in-One Travel Companion

The world is full of backpacks but finding one backpack that can go from being a stylish women’s bag to your boardroom bag to even your daypack for routine activities can be a challenge.

Whether you are traveling for business or hitting up the national park, our range of multi-functional water-resistant backpacks may be the perfect choice for you.

Our backpacks are also designed for long flight travels, acting as the perfect carry on companion to fit under the seat in front of you.

Hassle-Free Organization in Your Travel Backpack

A disorganized travel backpack is frustrating, no matter the purpose of your trip. If the main compartment of your backpack is a mess, you’ll be unhappy every time you try to find what you need.

Our line of water-resistant backpacks come in both 30L and 40L capacity with plenty of pockets designed to keep your things packed safe and dry. We even have external pockets designed to fit a water bottle.

Tortuga’s packable front loading bags offer main compartments with large capacities for your clothes and shoes. Our travel backpacks have other pockets and compartments, too, so you can bring everything you need:

A padded laptop compartment for your laptop and other electronic devices
Front pockets for sunglasses or passports
Lockable, theft-protection zippered pockets
A water bottle holder

A Comfortable Fit

Luggage that doesn’t fit your body will ruin your trip. Unergonomic backpacks cause shoulder and neck pain.

Our thoughtfully-designed water resistant backpacks are always comfortable. You can adjust the height of your bag’s thickly-padded shoulder straps to fit your body.

All Tortuga backpacks have:

Soft foam-padded shoulder straps
A removable hip belt that moves the load from your weak shoulders to your strong, muscular hips and legs
Sweat-absorbant, breathable back panels

Benefits of Shopping Tortuga

When you shop Tortuga, you’re not only getting the best travel backpack you can buy, you’re also getting the best shopping experience, too.

We pay close attention to details for both men and women because our products are designed by travelers, for travelers. If you need help, you’ll talk to a real person. One of our Concierges will do everything they can to make sure you have a great trip.

Tortuga strives to make sure you have a great experience with our products through the following benefits:

Frequently Asked Questions About Water-Resistant Backpacks

What are the differences between waterproof, water-resistant and rainproof bags?

Waterproof bags won’t let any water in. You can submerge a waterproof bag underwater, and your stuff will stay completely dry. Waterproof bags and luggage are expensive. You’ll see specialized features like roll-top closures and heavy-duty zippers on dry packs that are designed to keep all water out.
Water-resistant bags keep water out of your stuff in normal travel conditions for a limited period of time. Travelers or commuters who want to be best prepared for inclement weather should find water-resistant bags and luggage.
Rainproof bags is an umbrella term for weather-resistant bags of varying capability. Rainproof bags include both waterproof bags and water-resistant bags.

What materials are used for waterproof backpacks?

Polyurethane and thermoplastic polyurethane coatings are used to make fabrics waterproof.
All seams are sealed, either by taping or welding, to keep a waterproof backpack’s contents dry.
The backpack must pass a submersion test to make sure no water leaks in even when the dry bag is held completely underwater.

Do you need a waterproof backpack for travel?

Most travelers don’t need a waterproof backpack. You should, however, carry a water-resistant backpack to keep your stuff dry in almost all weather conditions.
You might want a dry bag or waterproof tote pack if you’ll be boating or doing other water activities.

How do you protect your bag from the rain while traveling?

Investing in bags made from high-quality waterproof fabrics can protect your belongings from damage when it rains.
Zippered pockets should be protected by coated zippers made by trusted brands. Tortuga only uses YKK zippers.
Take care of you bag the right way. When you wash it, make sure you don’t damage your bag’s waterproof fabric.

Water-Resistant Backpacks

Travel Backpack 40L

Travel Backpack 30L

Outbreaker Backpack

Laptop Backpack

Packing Cubes (Set of 3)

What are Water-Resistant Backpacks?

Benefits of Water-Resistant Backpacks?

Best Water-Resistant Backpacks by Tortuga

A Travel Backpack for Any Environment

An All-in-One Travel Companion

Hassle-Free Organization in Your Travel Backpack

A Comfortable Fit

Benefits of Shopping Tortuga

Frequently Asked Questions About Water-Resistant Backpacks

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