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Image 1 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 2 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 3 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 4 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 5 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 6 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 7 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 8 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 9 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
Image 10 — Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac
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Extreme weather stress test (Typhoon) for CTB 26L X-Pac

Took my recently bought CTB 26L X-Pac out for a weather test during the Typhoon Mekkhala downpour in Taipei this morning. About a 15-minute scooter ride from home to work, through one of the heaviest rainstorms I’ve ever ridden in.

Loadout

  • Main compartment: Peak Design pouches (Tech + Wash) at the bottom, Ziploc bag with a change of clothes, CAP 1L, 0.5L, Mx Master 4 mouse.
  • Laptop compartment: 14” MacBook Pro, some documents filed.
  • Quick-access pouches: Misc. EDC gear + gym towel.

Overall, the main compartment stayed mostly dry. The only issue was the very bottom, where both PD pouches got slightly damp. My guess is either due to the small gap between the AquaGuard zippers, or moisture soaked in from the bottom while the bag was standing upright.

The front quick-access pocket was also a little damp around the zipper gap, enough to get my gym towel slightly wet, but nothing major.

The side and rear quick-access pocket stayed completely dry. Same goes for the laptop compartment, MacBook and all the documents were safe.

Overall, pretty satisfied with the weather resistance. My previous EDC (Samsonite Glendalee) won't survive this kind of downpour. However I probably won’t risk getting CTB26L totally bare in weather this extreme again. Thinking of picking up a rain cover (considering the AbleCarry rain cover or any suggestions?) for the peace of mind.

u/Fxeorith — 11 days ago