Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant Bags: What You Need to Know
Waterproof means sealed. Water-resistant means a coating that sheds rain, and that coating does not last forever.
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Waterproof means sealed. Water-resistant means a coating that sheds rain, and that coating does not last forever.
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Nylon is stronger and more abrasion-resistant. Polyester is cheaper, more UV-stable, and dries faster. Pick by how you use the pack, not by which fiber sounds tougher.