Rains
Dash Messenger Tote
The Rains Dash Messenger Tote is a nearly square, unstructured tote and crossbody bag made of durable polyester with a matte waterproof coating, intended for commuting and everyday carry in wet conditions. It features a waterproof zip main compartment, a front horizontal zip pocket with a rubberized water-resistant zipper and RAINS-branded pull, two short webbing grab handles, a removable adjustable crossbody strap with a plastic slider, and a RAINS brand tab at the side seam. Dimensions are 34.5 cm long, 41 cm high, and 10 cm wide (13.5 x 16 x 4 in).
- Material
- Durable polyester fabric with a waterproof coating for a matte waxed look
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- minimal, modern, travel-friendly, utilitarian
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Specifications
Rains Dash messenger tote in durable polyester with a waterproof coating, waterproof zip main compartment, front zip pocket, grab handles and removable adjustable crossbody strap.
Waterproof zip main compartment; front zip pocket; grab handles; removable adjustable crossbody strap; durable polyester fabric with waterproof coating.
- Material
- Durable polyester fabric with a waterproof coating for a matte waxed look
- Style
- minimal, modern, travel-friendly, utilitarian
- Occasion
- everyday, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 13.5x4x16 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Additional Attributes
- waterproof coating
- matte waxed look
- waterproof zip closure
- front zip pocket
- grab handles
- removable adjustable crossbody strap
Product Insights
100% polyester main fabric with 100% polyurethane coating and 100% polyamide lining Rated W3 for waterproof protection from light rain, with an 8000 mm water column Fits a 15-inch laptop in the main compartment, but there is no padded sleeve or divider Unstructured soft body collapses flat when empty Wipe clean only; do not wash, dry clean, tumble dry, bleach, iron or use fabric softener At 95 CAD, it is a branded waterproof tote with a two-year warranty
Verified claims
- material
- 100% polyester main fabric with 100% polyurethane coating and 100% polyamide lining
- water resistance
- Rated W3 for waterproof protection from light rain, with an 8000 mm water column
- closure
- Waterproof main zip closure plus a front zip pocket
- laptop fit
- Fits a 15-inch laptop in the main compartment, but there is no padded sleeve or divider
- weight
- About 440 g empty, per retailer listings
- dimensions
- 13.5 in x 16 in x 4 in (34.5 cm x 41 cm x 10 cm)
- structure
- Unstructured soft body collapses flat when empty
- carry options
- Grab handles plus a removable, adjustable crossbody strap
- comfort
- Webbing handles and strap are unpadded, so heavy loads may dig in
- construction
- Reinforced stitching at handle bases, side webbing trim and flat base panel
- styling
- Minimal matte black tote with subtle Rains branding
- brand heritage
- Rains is a rainwear brand known for PU-coated waterproof designs
- warranty
- Two-year product warranty and 30-day returns
- care
- Wipe clean only; do not wash, dry clean, tumble dry, bleach, iron or use fabric softener
- finish wear
- Matte finish can buff shiny at friction points and scuff with heavy abrasion
- condensation
- Non-breathable shell can trap condensation; air and dry the bag after use
- suitable uses
- Best for city commuting and light-rain days, not sustained downpours
- value
- At 95 CAD, it is a branded waterproof tote with a two-year warranty
- comparison
- PU-coated polyester avoids waxed-cotton re-waxing but has seam and zip weak points
- vegan
- Made with animal-free materials
- variant
- Black, one size, one variant offered
Product record
- Title
- Dash Messenger Tote
- Brand
- Rains
- Price
- 95 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 2 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Carrying everyday items through light rain
The Dash Messenger Tote is made of durable polyester with a waterproof coating, and its main compartment closes with a waterproof zip. The brand describes it as offering waterproof protection from light rain, so you can keep your daily carry shielded when the weather turns drizzly.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dash Messenger Tote: Choose this if you want a black, one-size tote with waterproof protection from light rain, built from durable polyester with a waterproof coating and a waterproof zip on the main compartment. It offers 22 liters of capacity in a slim 13.5 by 16 by 4 inches (34.5 by 41 by 10 cm) profile weighing 600 grams, with grab handles plus a removable, adjustable crossbody strap and a front zip pocket. Note that its waterproofing is rated for light rain, and the bag should not be washed, dry cleaned, bleached, tumble dried, or ironed.[1,2] | Waterproof Crossbody Tote: Choose this if you want a waterproof, matte-finish tote with a zip-secured main compartment and an internal zip pocket, made of coated polyester (100% polyester with a 100% polyurethane coating and polyester lining). It suits one-size carrying needs at roughly 14 inches tall, 17.5 inches long, and 4 inches wide, with grab handles plus a removable, adjustable crossbody strap, offered in Black and Light Brown variants. Note that the grab handles appear unpadded in product imagery, and the waterproofing is a manufacturer/retailer claim rather than independently verified.[3,4,5] | Texel Tech Waterproof Messenger Bag: Choose this if you want a waterproof messenger for short business trips and commute carry: it has a padded laptop compartment, a large zip pocket sized for small tablets and notebooks, and front utility pockets the brand describes as ideal for passports and chargers. Its slim profile (11.75 inches long by 15 inches high by 3.5 inches wide) comes in black only, one size, with 100% polyester construction, a polyurethane coating, grab handles plus a removable adjustable crossbody strap. Note the merchant describes it as rain-resistant while Rains calls it waterproof, and its soft-structured rectangular shape is built for organization rather than bulky loads.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing square tote bag in a dark matte synthetic fabric with short webbing top handles and a horizontal zip pocket on the front face. A small vertical fabric brand tab sits at the left side seam.
- Overall shapeNearly square, flat-front tote with soft, slightly rounded bottom corners and a largely unstructured, flexible body.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.76 (high) - Material and finishSingle-panel smooth, matte synthetic fabric with minimal visible texture and faint surface creases.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (high) - Top handlesPair of short, wide woven webbing handles emerging from the top center, folded together and projecting upward.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Adjustable shoulder strap detailNarrow strap or strap attachment visible at the top right corner, angled outward from the bag top.Partial
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Front zip pocketHorizontal zip pocket located on the upper right quadrant of the front panel with a rubberized water-resistant zipper tape and a vertical rectangular pull tab.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Zipper pull text“RAINS”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Left side brand tabSmall vertical fabric tab sewn into the left side seam with printed text.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.03 · h 0.12 (high) - Left side tab text“RAINS”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.02 · h 0.06 (medium) - Seam and top edgingNarrow top edge seam runs across the bag top with small reinforced stitch marks visible near the handle bases.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag. Camera faces the bag front directly in a centered composition.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop filling the frame.
- Shadow and support surfaceSoft, diffuse shadow anchored under the bag indicating a flat support surface beneath the product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, straight-on front view with full bag visible and slight empty margin on all sides.
- LightingSoft, even lighting with minimal specular highlights and mild shading along the bag sides and bottom.
Colors
dark charcoal black· main bodyblack· webbing handlesmatte black· zipper tape and pull- Overall shapeNearly square, flat-front tote with soft, slightly rounded bottom corners and a largely unstructured, flexible body.
- 02
Product
Right-side view of a black rectangular tote showing a smooth matte body, vertical woven side trim with a small label, an adjustable shoulder strap with a plastic slider, and two short top handles visible at the opening.
- Body material and finishSingle-panel smooth matte black fabric forming the main rectangular body with slight soft creasing and a sealed-looking top edge
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.80 (high) - Vertical side trimWide vertical black woven webbing runs up the right side from base to top, stitched to the body
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.82 (high) - Brand tagSmall black fabric tab with white printed text located on the right-side seam near the top
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.16 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Brand text“RAINS”
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.16 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder strap and hardwareAdjustable black woven shoulder strap crosses diagonally over the front, with a rectangular black plastic slider visible near the top
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Top handlesTwo short handles made from flattened woven material rise from the bag opening and are visible at the top center
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium) - Base shapeFlat rectangular base visible at the front bottom corner producing an angled profile in this side view
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background with soft directional lighting from upper left creating subtle highlights and soft shadow at the bag base. Image focused on bag with minimal cropping on right edge.
- Background and lightingEven light gray background with soft shadow beneath and to the right of the bag
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter right-side view filling most of the frame, bag centered slightly left, top handles near the upper edge
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
matte charcoal black· main bodydeep black· vertical webbing trimwhite· brand text on tab- Body material and finishSingle-panel smooth matte black fabric forming the main rectangular body with slight soft creasing and a sealed-looking top edge
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Soft Tote Bag
It is good for shopping fashion walk.
Élégant et pratique
Un très beau sac, pas trop dispendieux, qui s'avère pratique. Un fourre-tout qui devient indispensable.