{"title":"Waterproof Backpacks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewaterproof backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps your laptop, spare clothes and lunch dry on a wet commute by bike or on foot. This page compares roll-top and zip backpacks, waterproof and water-repellent fabric, and what to look for. Gløde does not sell backpacks yet; we make heated clothing and power banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-waitlist\" data-product=\"outdoor_rugzak\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"g-waitlist__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested? We'll let you know.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGløde is considering adding its own waterproof backpack. Leave your email and we'll send you one message if we launch it. No newsletter unless you ask for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cform class=\"g-waitlist__form\" onsubmit=\"return false\"\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"email\" name=\"email\" required placeholder=\"Your email address\" autocomplete=\"email\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton type=\"submit\"\u003eNotify me\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/form\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"g-waitlist__note\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe only use your email address for this message. Read more in our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/privacy-policy\"\u003eprivacy policy\u003c\/a\u003e. Unsubscribe at any time.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich waterproof backpack suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eKeep in mind\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRoll-top backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCycling in heavy rain and daily commuting; fold the top down and clip it shut\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSlower to open, and you reach in from the top\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZip backpack with covered zips\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTown and office; quick access and more pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZips are often the weak spot in a downpour\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWater-repellent backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShort trips and showers\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSteady rain can get through the fabric and seams over time\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBackpack with a rain cover\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWalking; the cover pulls over the pack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCan blow loose on the bike, and the back panel stays exposed\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof or water-repellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e waterproof fabric with welded or taped seams keeps rain out; water-repellent fabric copes with showers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaptop sleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e a padded sleeve that sits a little above the bottom stays clear of any water that collects there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflective details:\u003c\/strong\u003e they help others see you in the dark. Check that they are not hidden under a poncho.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dry pocket for small things:\u003c\/strong\u003e phone, keys and a power bank go in a separate pocket that closes well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack panel and straps:\u003c\/strong\u003e padded straps and a chest strap keep the pack steady on the bike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA dry spot for your power bank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wear heated clothing, a spare power bank often travels in your backpack. Keep it in a dry, closed pocket. Batteries deliver less in the cold, so on a cold day keep the one you are using in an inner pocket of your coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-bank-for-heated-clothing\"\u003ePower banks for heated clothing\u003c\/a\u003e: 10,000 or 20,000 mAh for Gløde clothing, and both can charge your phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/glode-powerbank-10000mah\"\u003ePower bank 10,000 mAh\u003c\/a\u003e: 150 g, with USB-A and USB-C; gives 3 to 6 hours of warmth in a Gløde vest, depending on the level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heated-clothing-for-cycling\"\u003eHeated clothing for cycling\u003c\/a\u003e: staying warm on the bike, e-bike or scooter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoll-top or zip backpack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roll-top closes by folding the opening over several times, which usually keeps rain out well, even on the bike. A zip backpack opens faster and often has more pockets, which suits the office. Choose based on how much rain you ride in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a water-repellent backpack enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor short trips and showers, often yes. In steady rain, water can get through the fabric, the seams or the zip over time. If you carry a laptop on a wet commute, a waterproof backpack gives more peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep my laptop dry in a backpack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a backpack with a laptop sleeve that sits above the bottom, close it fully, and on very wet days add a sleeve or bag around the laptop. Any water that gets in usually collects at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I keep a power bank in my backpack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a closed pocket that stays dry, away from wet clothes or a drinks bottle. In the cold, batteries deliver less, so the power bank you are using is often better off in an inner pocket of your coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/glode.us\/collections\/waterproof-backpack.oembed","provider":"Gløde ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}