Riparia Backpack 45L

Waterproof and light weight. Main compartment kept all of our items dry. Outside pocket is good for item that can get wet. Strap system is good but chest strap rides a little high. Overall very happy with the performance and capacity of the bag.

this woudl be my 5th bag from aquaquest, the first one from back in 2015 and all still going strong. Fantastic construction, the ripstop fabric is real- but the real thing that keeps it from coming apart are the seams. Have had many other drybags with amazing ripstop, waterproofness in the material, but the one thing that ALWAYS fails them is the seam. Some are either glued together, hot sealed, or poorly sewn. But these bags have been with me through beaches of greece and hawaii for summer vacations to snow in NY and Japan for work. I carry everything from clothes and shoes, to 12x19 portfolios of art ( usually 4-5 at a time) and heavy marketing materials and hardcover books. My 13 year old son uses the 25L model for his Jr Lifeguard trips. The material is as rips resistant on the inside as it is on the outside. The simple roll top and buckle feature keeps you form having zipper issues. A simple rule of all design is less is more, the less moving parts and features involved, the less likely it will fail. These bags are just that- simple design, quality materials. This one has an added improvement over the original 30L version with an inside slip that pulls out for easy cleaning and emptying. Also the added inside pocket is a plus! I like simple, but when its on the inside, really appreciate that extra space for organizing the smaller things from falling to the bottom. love it.

This product is extremely well made and versatile. Having been through a significant number of waterproof backpacks, while hiking place like the Kokoda trail (Papua New Guinea), and the Rocky Mountains, I can tell you - when rain hits, the last thing you want to do is open your pack and find your cell phone submerged in water, or your food left soggy. You won’t have that problem here.

Bought this pack for my son for a winter outdoor activities course. Size is great- large enough to hold gear for an overnight trip. Totally waterproof. We live in NL with harsh winters and this pack stands up to the test. Love the fold down closure- much easier to navigate than a zipper, especially in the cold. Depending on how much gear is in the bag, you can fold it to make the bag bigger or smaller. The straps make it comfortable to carry and the bag is very lightweight as well. Would highly recommend this product to anyone who does any kind or outdoor pursuit. You will not be disappointed.

I have been a fan of these products for years and this is another winner! I love the pockets and waterproof factor. super well made.