Matador Freerain Waterproof Packable Hip Pack - Black

I wanted a waterproof, packable bum bag for travel purposes. I am 100% happy with this as it will be perfect. Waterproof, packable, lightweight. Excellent product. Extremely well made.

I carry a hip pack in my main pack while traveling for periodic use and this one is great because it will handle all weather conditions as well as packing away very small. The waterproof exterior pocket for quick access to smaller items, and the fact you can invert the pack into it for storage is a lot better than the small mesh pouch they include for me.I think the expansion was reaching a little too far though. The straps are just a mess and I don't think that part was even necessary for a pack this size when you already have the rolltop that gives some expansion in itself.

Excellent for Day-to-Day and Travel

I first started using this as a sling bag for day-to-day use and travel - then after I had a serious surgery - this has been my go to for carrying my my basic EDC items when I leave the house (Wallet, phone, mask, epipen, keys). It's lightweight - which was great when I was on the move. But now even more appreciated post-surgery. It sits well on the hip and is easy to adjust. Zippers have always been smooth and I've found it pretty easy to adjust with the standard waist/body strap and the adjustable straps closer to the bag help for quick adjustments if the bag feels to tight or too loose against the body. Moving slower now, the waterproofing shined when I found myself caught in a healthy rainstorm. I was drenched, but my items were perfectly dry. I'm looking ... MoreI first started using this as a sling bag for day-to-day use and travel - then after I had a serious surgery - this has been my go to for carrying my my basic EDC items when I leave the house (Wallet, phone, mask, epipen, keys). It's lightweight - which was great when I was on the move. But now even more appreciated post-surgery. It sits well on the hip and is easy to adjust. Zippers have always been smooth and I've found it pretty easy to adjust with the standard waist/body strap and the adjustable straps closer to the bag help for quick adjustments if the bag feels to tight or too loose against the body. Moving slower now, the waterproofing shined when I found myself caught in a healthy rainstorm. I was drenched, but my items were perfectly dry. I'm looking forward to using this after healing and taking it on some proper adventures.

Great online store

This is another fantastic product from one of the best adventure stores out there. Pleased with the quality and cost. It was exactly what I expected from the images and description. Looking forward to shopping more great items, trusted seller.

Great quality!

Bought for travel, it works great! I’ve used it on several hikes now, and it’s been great for holding my camera or a small notebook. Haven’t used it in the rain yet, but I think it’ll hold up great.

Great waterproof bag!

Great bag! We tried to get a waterproof bag for diabetic medical equipment. Most of the waterproof bags are super heavy and would trap too much heat in for the equipment. This bag is lightweight yet stood on edge of pool, got splashed(soaked really) yet kept equipment bone dry. I wouldn’t submerse it, but it certainly did exactly what we needed! Thank you!

Kept my stuff dry! Not crazy ergonomic though

I VERY much took a chance on this product as it had no reviews and it was one of the only two waterproof packs on REI and the cheapest…customer service rep said you can’t go wrong with Matador so I tried it out. Survey says: I LOVED this. This thing saved my week in Costa Rica….I was stepping off a boat after a Catamaran, and I fell in the water off the boat (at the shore while exiting) with my rope bag and everything (containing the pack). The phone and wallet and money inside the Fanny pack stayed completely dry. Would have been a disaster otherwise for the week! I gave it four stars because wearing it isn’t super comfortable and the straps are really hard to adjust (they kept getting stuck and required two part feeding) and it sits just a little awkwardly on my ... MoreI VERY much took a chance on this product as it had no reviews and it was one of the only two waterproof packs on REI and the cheapest…customer service rep said you can’t go wrong with Matador so I tried it out. Survey says: I LOVED this. This thing saved my week in Costa Rica….I was stepping off a boat after a Catamaran, and I fell in the water off the boat (at the shore while exiting) with my rope bag and everything (containing the pack). The phone and wallet and money inside the Fanny pack stayed completely dry. Would have been a disaster otherwise for the week! I gave it four stars because wearing it isn’t super comfortable and the straps are really hard to adjust (they kept getting stuck and required two part feeding) and it sits just a little awkwardly on my waist (could be my beer gut though!) - the main pocket kind of doesn’t tuck in very well. But I still recommend buying it if you want a cheaper option and only wish to buy from REI as I did (I had REI bucks and a gift card…). But as a pack you can carry your stuff in to the beach or something it works great and keeps everything dry. I also didn’t get much time to play around with it before my trip to Costa Rica, so take my comments about the straps with a grain of salt. I haven’t used it much, so I’m hoping it remains durable. I’ll update if anything happens.

Mostly good with a couple issues

Needed a bum bag for a week hike. Snacks, map, wallet/passport, lip balm, etc. Lightweight and waterproof, but big enough to stash my camera if it started to rain. This fit the bill in every way... almost. Easily held my map, small notebook, pencil, wallet, passport, a couple small snacks, and had enough space to stuff my camera in if need be. Unfortunately ... the waterproof only held up to a light shower. A full day of Scottish rain left everything inside damp; glad I'd dry-bagged the camera and shoved that in my backpack instead of in the bum bag.That said - it's the best option I could find for a water-resistant lightweight bag to keep small things handy.

NOT waterproof

I was happy to see a lightweight waterproof Fanny pack. I wanted to use it for small items while paddling. Well, it is not waterproof. It was splashed (soaked) and the fabric got really wet along with the items inside the pack. It may be water resistant but certainly not waterproof. It is a great lightweight, stylish fanny pack and I will continue to use it in conditions where it will not get soaked.

So many ways to use this!

Purchased for my daughter. She loved it! So happy with the versatility of this pouch. Folds up small, can be used as a small backpack or as a fanny pack.