Aquapac Upano Waterproof Duffel Review

The Aquapac UPANO Waterproof Duffle Bag series is for transporting bulky loads in wet places. The Duffle is designed with rafting, travel, base camp, sailing and expedition use in mind. This lightweight but tough duffle has radio frequency (RF) welded seam construction for watertight integrity. The Aauapac UPANO Duffel Bag series are made from durable 420-D polyurethane coated nylon with a roll-top closure design with Velcro closure and squeeze-style” side-release buckles giving the bags an IPX5 stormproof rating. The IPX5 stormproof rating protects against low pressure water jets – water projected at all angles through a 0.25″ (6.3mm) nozzle at a flow rate of 763 cubic inches (12.5 liters) per minute at a pressure of 4.35psi (30kN/m2) for 3 minutes from a distance of 10′ (3 meters). What does that mean? Stuff Stays Dry! These PVC-Free and 0% Vinyl bags are equipped with an air release valve for easy packing – Squeeze the air out as you roll it closed making the bag compact and easy-to-handle. To further reduce volume, bag is equipped with compression straps. Removable shoulder straps provide ease portage. The shoulder straps are padded for comfort and can be used as top grab handles for alternative carrying of the bag. These unique handles with their Velcro closure when worn as a backpack can be fastened in front with the Velcro closure to add stability and prevent bag shifting on back. To give ultimate comfort when backpacking allowing some air to remain