Reddit reviews Joy Walker Backpack Rain Cover Waterproof Breathable Suitable for Hiking/Camping/Traveling (Black, Small (for 15-25L Backpack))
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✔ UPGRADED BUCKLE STRAP: keep backpack cover in position, no more sliding off. FOR 15-25L BACKPACK: Length(9.8-12.9"), Width(5.9-7.8"), Height(13.7-17.7")✔ INCREDIBLE DURABLE: Made of 300D Nylon features wear-resisting and durable, support 5000 mm water pressure✔ TRIPLE CONSTRUCTION: External fabric is rip-resistant that protecting backpack from scratch, dirt, sand and internal is double waterproof coated layers that keeping off water, rain, fog and snow.✔ COMPACT: Each backpack cover comes with a velvet pouch that easily to storage and not take much place♥ VIP CUSTOMER SERVICE: FREE exchange size if not match without RETURNING, FULL refund if cover slide down without RETURNING
I doubt you will find what you seek.
The most waterproof bags you can find will look something like this:
BackSak
Observe the somewhat complex closure mechanism required to ensure the bag is truly waterproof.
This bag probably doesn't have any internal pockets or padded sleeves for a laptop either.
What I think you might want to consider is a waterproof rainfly to cover your existing (laptop-friendly) backpack.
JoyWalker
I don't know much about these backpacks. I know Outdoor Vitals has a related podcast where they mentioned that they're not happy with the design of their current backpack.
Speaking to backpacks I know of in your price range, I'd recommend the Kelty Redwing 50 (or if you prefer sierra.com). It's a good pack, especially to get you going. Its strengths are organization: plenty of pockets and sleeves to stash things, there are passthroughs behind the upper pockets on the sides so that you can slide long objects behind the pocket and rest them in the waterbottle mesh pocket (tent poles, trekking poles, sun umbrella). It's not very waterproof, so you might want to get a pack cover and it does not have hipbelt pockets, but you could buy one from a different vendor: Gossamer Gear has good ones that ship quick, but they are not waterproof so if rain is in the forecast, bring a ziploc sandwich bag for your electronics.
It has an adjustable torso length system to get your pack fitted to you (it's a little confusing to work at first, but it's good adjustability).
Just be careful to get the newer model that hides the daisy chain webbing on the front of the pack. In the old model, this daisy chain is visible.
I bought size small, and it fits my 26L GR1 pretty well. Plus it's cheap so who cares what happens to it...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6R4FBT
They make these backpack covers that are kinda like a shower cap for your backpack. They have an elastic band that wraps around the outside of the pack, covering it with a thin water proof layer. They are cheap and this solution allows you to pick whatever backpack you want.
https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Walker-Waterproof-Breathable-Traveling/dp/B01N6R4FBT/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502726427&sr=8-3&keywords=waterproof+cover+backpack
UPDATE: So I ended up getting an elastic ruck cover off amazon with a cinch strap clip on it to hold it tight to the bag. Took it up to 100mph with no issues. I’m looking into getting some DWR but for now this seems to work fine.
I picked the medium size for my 26L GR1. Fits perfectly