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Review on ๐ŸŽ’ Gonex 35L Waterproof Backpack: Keep Your Gear Dry for Kayaking, Boating, Beach - Includes Phone Case by Joshua Carter

Revainrating 5 out of 5

This is the BEST waterproof bag I've ever seen!

I can't even express how excited I am about this backpack. I'm still completing it, but once I've studied it and started completing it, it's already exceeding expectations. First, what I use it for, so you can understand a little of the reason for my excitement (I hope!). So this will be my car case. It's basically an emergency kit. I have several of these. My big one is at home and I want to tell you that I am now considering getting another of these waterproof Gonex bags to replace the bag I currently use for my large home kit. You can buy ready made emergency kits but I prefer to just make my own due to health issues. In addition, ready-made bags SHLEPS. That's the last thing you need when it comes time to actually use something like this (and I know this firsthand, having used a thin case during a hurricane - waterproof is what you need!). Now, in my case, except for natural disasters I use these things, but it's probably a bit different because I generally need to be prepared for different types of "emergencies" for medical reasons. However, I don't want medical things to get in the way of my life! That's why I always carry a bag in the car in addition to the one I have at home, because if I were stuck for even a few hours without getting to a safe place, I would NEED to have replenishment from one discontinued due to my health problems . . It may not be a necessity for everyone, but it is a necessity for me and has saved my life in the past! All sorts of crazy weather conditions happen in my area. Tornado, severe flooding, extreme cold and ice. You name it, we understand! Waterproof is GOOD. And this bag is WATERPROOF. It's also a high performance machine and it's pretty obvious that Gonex has thought of EVERYTHING. The back of the bag is padded for easy carrying. Any part that could potentially be a hole and allow moisture to get in is sealed very tightly and effectively. There are several very cool and convenient pockets, all of which are firmly protected. I have inspected every seam and cannot find a fault anywhere on this bag. If you're looking for something to protect your gear, whether it's for the things I use it for, or just want to keep your gear dry while hiking, rafting, or anywhere else in the elements, THIS IS YOUR BAG. But my favorite feature - and I wish I could take a picture of that, but no matter how hard I tried I couldn't keep the camera at the right angle and still get a picture (and my tripod is currently broken) - is the padded one Inner pocket that can hold a tablet or computer (I assume it fits both my iPad with keyboard and my Macbook Pro). It is attached to the inner back wall of the bag with Velcro, but can also be removed completely. Also included was a clear waterproof phone holder with a lanyard. Actually, I already had one of these, but I like this one better because it closes tightly. It only opens when both locking mechanisms are fully unlocked, so you can't accidentally open it. Plus, it opens so the strap at the top only goes through one side (so the strap never prevents you from getting your phone in and out of the case). My phone (Moto G6) fit in with the case on easily and this holder could definitely fit a larger phone in there. Maybe I should have waited with this review until I stopped being suspicious of this bag and found a better way to express myself, but I couldn't help it - I'm too excited about how cool this backpack is. Highly recommended!

Pros
  • 3 different fasteners
Cons
  • volume