Waterproof Backpack

Waterproof backpack: office, picnic and hiking, from £22.90 to £151.90

This selection brings together backpacks presented as watertight by their product pages: business bags for laptops, cooler bags to keep meals and drinks fresh, hiking bags and tactical bags, mum bags. The materials, capacities and screen sizes mentioned are those on the product pages.

For the laptop and city journeys

A waterproof backpack protects a laptop from a downpour on the way to the office. The multifunction waterproof laptop business backpack (£22.90) is in waterproof Oxford fabric, with a laptop compartment. The waterproof Oxford canvas model with USB port fits a screen from 13 to 15.6 inches. For a 17-inch, the 17" waterproof roll-top backpack (£74.90) closes by rolling down the top, a closure that lets in less water than a simple zip. Other business bags, in 15.6 or 17.3 inches, add a USB port for work and travel.

Watertight cooler bags for picnics and the beach

Several cooler bags from 20 to 35 litres keep meals and drinks fresh. The large-capacity waterproof cooler backpack (£39.90) is 28 L, the 30L model holds 36 cans according to its product page, and the XXL is the largest. Some include a bottle opener.

Trek, camping and outings in nature

For walking in the rain, the 40L waterproof hiking backpack (£54.90) is in waterproof nylon, the 50L comes with a rain cover, and the Inoxto model is aimed at the mountains and camping. The Molle 40L tactical bags in Oxford and the Armée 30L in nylon suit fishing and active outings.

With a baby

The large watertight mum backpack (£49.90) carries baby's things; other models are waiting in the selection changing bag backpack for baby.

Frequently asked questions about the watertight backpack

What is the difference between waterproof and watertight?

A waterproof bag resists rain; a watertight bag must keep its contents dry even when heavily exposed to water, which also depends on its closure and seams. No product page on this page promises a bag that can go underwater: read the model's product page before a water activity such as paddleboarding.

Which backpack is watertight and can go in water?

For water, a roll-top bag protects better than a zip bag. For kayaking or paddleboarding, check on the product page what the manufacturer states.

How do I waterproof a backpack?

A rain cover protects the bag in bad weather: the 50L trek model has one. A waterproofing spray for textiles reinforces a fabric, to be reapplied after washing.

Can I have a backpack and cabin luggage?

It depends on your ticket: each airline sets its own dimensions. To travel light, see the travel backpack for the cabin.

To complete your kit

The whole range is on backpack. For work, the laptop backpacks and women's laptop backpack; against the rain, the waterproof backpack.