WaterPROOF backpack for older teenage boys

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Zoommeout · 23/08/2023 17:11

Can anyone help? I’ve been trying to find an actual waterproof (not water resistant) back pack with laptop compartment for my DS, that is also trendy. He had picked out a north face one which is £££ but isn’t waterproof. Please help. A good quality premium looking one for less than £80 if possible. He’s in 6th form but I would want it decent enough to go into uni. Thank you

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Annaishere · 23/08/2023 17:23

I got my son the north face Jester backpack I’m not sure how waterproof it is though only that it is to an extent

FeelinSpendy · 23/08/2023 17:28

Try Rains. They have a few styles and I believe they’re all waterproof. They’re mostly £80-90 but lots of shops stock them so you may be able to get one on sale, and ASOS stocks some of the range and often does 20% off everything.

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Zoommeout · 01/09/2023 08:28

I like the rains ones, he doesn’t though. :(

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Clutterbugsmum · 01/09/2023 08:33

I ended up buying a laptop bag like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vodlbov-Backpack-Resistant-Business-Lightweight-%E9%BB%92/dp/B0821J8YG6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=NIP88322CUFB&keywords=laptop+backpack+waterproof&qid=1693553534&sprefix=laptop+backpack+wa%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-5 . As finding actually waterproof backpacks was inpossible.

Rebootnecessary · 01/09/2023 08:34

My ds has one of these - he's had it for about 5 years and uses it daily cycling to work. It's a bit over your budget but its good.

https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/backpack-20l/product/BPK07XX

Backpack 20L | Rapha

Key Features: Roll-top closure and fully waterproof main compartment keep the weather out Quick and easy access to all essentials with secure front pocket Stay safe and be seen with reflective details Oil waxed nylon remains highly durable even years o...

https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/backpack-20l/product/BPK07XX

BlueChampagne · 01/09/2023 14:02

Waterproof covers for backpacks (and panniers) are easy to find.

ittakes2 · 02/09/2023 16:29

helpful thread thank you! Looking for the same

JeminasPuddle · 06/09/2023 09:16

@Zoommeout @ittakes2 I don't know if this helps but both my sons have laptop bags for college and uni. They like the padded backs so books don't dig in and Ds1 at uni carries a laptop to and from lectures.

They both use a waterproof cover that straps over the bag, they have been using this sort of thing for years. This is the one they have, the two straps make sure that it doesn't pop off the top which can happen with the ones that are like a giant shower cap.

This means they can have whatever bag they want and this takes no time at all to clip on.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07V6FCF85

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