Rains
Rucksack Roll-Up Backpack
This Rains roll-top rucksack is a waterproof backpack designed for everyday commuting and casual use. It features a durable polyester shell with a matte waxed finish, a roll-up top with snap hook closure, a front zippered pocket, a side-zip laptop compartment, and a padded mesh back panel. Measuring 20 x 11.5 x 4.25 inches (51 x 29 x 11 cm), user reviews note the straps are on the thinner side and may feel uncomfortable with heavier loads, and the breathable back panel is not fully waterproof despite the weather-resistant body.
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Specifications
- Material
- Shell: 100% polyester with polyurethane coating; Interior: 100% polyester
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 11.5 x 4.25 x 20 in
Product Insights
The Rains Rucksack Roll-Up Backpack blends Scandinavian minimalism with a hydrophobic polyester shell and matte waxed finish, offering weather resistance that stops short of full waterproofing due to a breathable back panel that soaks through in sustained rain. Its slim 4.25-inch profile and monochrome design win compliments, but the tradeoff is comfort: thin unpadded straps cause shoulder pain with moderate loads, and the main compartment lacks dividers, water-resistant lining, and load lifters. The rolltop extends 16–19L capacity, yet the 4.25-inch depth limits thick items. While the PU coating resists cracking and the polyester base blocks moisture even if scuffed, the back panel remains the pack's weak point in prolonged downpours.
Verified claims
- Waterproofing
- Water soaks through the breathable back panel during sustained rain.
- Material
- The 100% polyester shell is hydrophobic, providing a safety net if the PU coating is scuffed.
- Comfort
- Buyers report shoulder pain with moderate weight due to thin unpadded straps.
- Weight distribution
- Sternum strap included, but no load lifter straps for tilt.
- Brand Heritage
- Rains' Danish design heritage drives this backpack's minimalist form.
- Design Aesthetic
- Slim silhouette, monochrome colors, and matte finish reflect intentional minimalist design.
- Waterproof Limitation
- Mesh back panel not waterproof; contents can soak in sustained rain.
- Capacity
- 16-19L capacity extendable via rolltop; 4.25-inch depth limits thick items.
- Weather protection
- Back panel not waterproof; contents can soak through in rain.
- Organization
- The main compartment has no internal dividers or secondary pockets.
- Closure
- The front zip pocket may not close fully during use.
- Water-resistant lining
- Main compartment has no water-resistant lining.
- Care
- Matte finish repels fingerprints and scuffs; cleans with a damp cloth, no rewaxing needed.
- Durability
- Flexible PU coating resists cracking at the roll-top hinge; if scuffed, polyester base still blocks moisture; heavy use may cause peeling.
- Compliments
- Users report compliments every time they wear it.
- Appearance
- Matte waxed finish and slim 4.25-inch profile create a modern minimalist look.
- Brand identity
- Design echoes Rains' outerwear and Scandinavian minimalism for coherent fashion identity.
- Stability
- The 4.25-inch pack hugs the back; the chest strap stabilizes during pedaling.
- Rain resistance
- Back panel mesh soaks through in rain; the polyester shell resists wicking even if scuffed.
- Volume flexibility
- Two rolls compress to 20 inches; unrolling provides extra capacity.
- Weatherproofing
- Buyers report contents soak through the back panel in prolonged rain.
- Design and upkeep
- Snap hook and PU finish echo Rains jackets; never needs rewaxing, just a wipe.
- Straps
- Buyers report that the thin unpadded straps cause shoulder pain with moderate loads.
- Water resistance
- The breathable back panel is not waterproof and can let rain soak into contents.
Product record
- Title
- Rucksack Roll-Up Backpack
- Brand
- Rains
- Price
- 180 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing roll-top backpack in a dark navy coated fabric with a central black synthetic strap and a single horizontal front zip pocket. Visible top carry loop and side zip on the right edge.
- Overall shapeRectangular roll-top backpack body with a folded roll closure at the top and a flat rectangular base visible at the bottom front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, slightly matte coated fabric with a waterproof look and soft wrinkles where the roll-top folds and on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Roll-top closureTop panel folded over in a roll with a black webbing loop handle emerging from the folded seam at center top.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Center fastening strap and hardwareSingle vertical black synthetic strap runs down the front from the roll-top, with a rectangular sliding buckle and a hook-style clasp near the top connecting to a small loop; hardware is matte black.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.48 (high) - Front zip pocketHorizontal zip pocket on lower front with a rubberized seam/tape and a zipper pull attached at left side of the pocket.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Side zipperVertical zipper on the right edge of the front panel, with a small black zipper pull, running near the side seam.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.62 (high) - Embossed logo“Subtle embossed 'RAINS' logo centered low on the front panel, slightly darker than the surrounding material but low-contrast.”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (medium) - Zipper pull text“RAINS”
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a light neutral gray background, even diffuse lighting and a soft shadow beneath the bag. The backpack is centered and shown facing forward.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with no props; backpack sits on a flat surface casting a soft shadow forward and slightly left.
- Shot compositionCentered front-on product shot occupying most of the frame with even margins on left and right.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and a faint shadow visible below the base of the bag.
Colors
dark navy· body#2C323Bmatte black· strap and hardware#0C0E0Ddark navy trim· front zipper tape and pull#262A31- Overall shapeRectangular roll-top backpack body with a folded roll closure at the top and a flat rectangular base visible at the bottom front.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a roll-top backpack showing padded mesh back panel, two padded shoulder straps with central webbing, a top carry loop, adjustable sternum strap with plastic buckles, and a rolled top closure. Materials appear to be coated matte fabric, mesh padding, and woven webbing.
- Rear back panelTall rectangular back panel covered with raised diamond-pattern black mesh padding that spans most of the visible rear surface and is bordered by the outer coated fabric.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.72 (high) - Roll-top closureTop of the pack is rolled over once creating a tubular roll-top lip made from the same coated fabric as the body; roll edge visible at upper-left corner.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo wide padded shoulder straps with a smooth coated-fabric exterior matching the body color and a central vertical strip of black woven webbing sewn onto each strap.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.26 · h 0.82 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.68 (high) - Top carry loopShort vertical carry loop made of black woven webbing positioned at the top center between the strap bases and attached with a short coated-fabric tab.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.07 · w 0.09 · h 0.08 (high) - Sternum strap and buckleAdjustable sternum strap joins the two shoulder straps about mid-chest with a black plastic center buckle; the buckle has a small molded emblem on its surface.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Lower strap adjuster and webbing endsBlack woven adjustment webbing runs through plastic adjusters at the lower ends of the shoulder straps and extends past the adjusters forming loose strap tails.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Coated fabric bodySmooth matte coated fabric forms the exterior body and strap exteriors; seams are topstitched with visible thread matching the fabric tone.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.08 · w 0.52 · h 0.86 (high) - Side seam and zipper pull (partial)A vertical side seam and a small portion of a zipper pull are visible along the left flank of the pack, partially obscured by the roll-top lip.Partial
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light grey seamless background with soft directional lighting from the left producing mild shadows under the pack; image is well framed and centered on the backpack rear.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of the backpack angled slightly to the left, showing the back panel and both straps; entire product is visible within the frame with space around edges.
- Background and lightingEven light grey seamless background with soft studio lighting creating gentle shadow beneath and to the right of the pack.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clean product photography with sharp focus on fabric textures and strap details; no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
dark navy blue· coated fabric body and strap exterior#2C323Bblack· mesh back panel#0E0E0Cblack webbing· webbing, buckles and adjusters#0E0E0B- Rear back panelTall rectangular back panel covered with raised diamond-pattern black mesh padding that spans most of the visible rear surface and is bordered by the outer coated fabric.
- 03
Product
Upper rear portion of a roll-top backpack showing the roll-open mouth, external clasp and strap, padded shoulder straps, and a mesh-padded back panel. Main material appears smooth matte coated fabric with visible topstitching and a metal snap on the side.
- Roll-top openingRolled-open top mouth with a single folded rim revealing a black textured inner lining; top edge has visible topstitching following the rolled contour.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high) - Main materialSmooth matte-coated shell material in a dark blue tone with slight undulating surface creases and welded or taped-looking seams along the sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Side snap fastenerCircular metal snap set into the side wall near the top left, visible as a shiny round stud.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.14 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - External clasp and strapBlack metal clasp hook attached to a short flat strap that connects down to the back; the strap has a small round embossed mark visible on its upper exposed face.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high) - Top carry loopShort black woven carry loop emerging from the seam above the padded shoulder straps, folded and stitched into the seam.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Padded shoulder strapsTwo padded shoulder strap backs visible at the lower area, covered in the same dark blue coated material with stitched edges and a rounded rectangular profile.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Mesh-padded back panelBlack open honeycomb mesh padding panel visible between the straps at the lower rear, with textured stitching along its top edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing only the backpack against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and subtle shadowing; image is cropped to show the upper rear detail of the bag.
- Shot compositionClose-up studio photograph framed vertically focusing on the backpack's upper rear; background is smooth light gray and evenly lit.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from the front-left producing gentle highlights on the material and mild shadows on the right side and interior of the mouth.
- Image qualitySharp focus on textured details and hardware with neutral color rendering; no visible lens distortion.
Colors
dark navy blue· main shell#2F3641black· inner liningmatte black· hardware and clasp#0E1115black mesh· mesh back panel#131313- Roll-top openingRolled-open top mouth with a single folded rim revealing a black textured inner lining; top edge has visible topstitching following the rolled contour.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Sublime!
Ce sac est aussi stylé que fonctionnel. Format parfait pour transporter confortablement un ordinateur portable, une paire de chaussures, une collation.
Light weight -holds a lot
It is very light and the fold down bag can be pulled for more. Folded down it can be used as the personal tote/bag foe airport on board use.
My Favourite
Best backpack! I love this brand, and they’re truly waterproof. Perfect for traveling!
Sac à dos
Surtout, magnifique couleur. Moins doux au toucher que je pensais, très bien fait.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/backpacksReddit users find the Rains Roll-Up Rucksack stylish and waterproof in some conditions, but criticize its uncomfortable thin straps, lack of organization, and inconsistent waterproof performance, with many recommending alternatives.
Positive comments exist about aesthetics and partial waterproofness, but the overwhelming feedback highlights discomfort, design flaws, and misleading waterproof claims, leading to a slightly negative overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Light daily carry / casual days out
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Stubble & Co
Rains straps are less comfortable and the bag lacks organization compared to Stubble, leading some to switch.
vs Temple Outdoor
Recommended as a better alternative with tougher materials and nicer design.
Source Threads
Comfort and quality feedback on Rolltop Rucksack Large
Yes I did! The quality is good, but the straps are not comfortable especially when the backpack is heavy. The straps are too thin and don't distribute the weight well. Part of the discomfort may be due to me being hypersensitive (I'm on the autism spectrum), but the straps really bother me. In addition, the bag is pretty thin and stiff, so it can't hold much inside, and if the things inside don't distribute evenly, you can really feel the bumps against your back. I end up never using the bag as a school backpack. I only wear it when it's a casual day out and I don't need to carry anything heavy. It's a beautiful bag. Every time I wear it I get compliments and people asking me where I got it, so that's nice.
u/LuxMorgensternr/backpacksView thread →
Severe waterproof failure of Buckle Rolltop back panel
However, I was in the rain 3-5min MAX and all of the contents were SOAKED because the back of the pack is not even kind of waterproof. In fact, the breathable material has stayed wet for almost 24 hours-- and its the kind of fabric like a towel, that spreads the wetness throughout the continuous lining/interior. ALL of my things were sopping wet.
u/Kitchen-Recover3223r/backpacksView thread →
Comparison of comfort and organization with Stubble
The straps were my deciding factor. RAINS didn’t look as comfy in the long run. Also, RAINS doesn’t have organized compartments.
u/nocapjustbrapr/backpacksView thread →