LV Keepall 55

 This commercial with Sean Connery must be airing a lot because yesterday I got 12 requests for the waterproof LV Keepall 55 and today I have had about 9 requests for it.  ALL FROM GUYS!

I have ordered the bag from the factory who just produced it with the same bells and whistles as the original, including the SUPERB waterproof ability.

This I have to see.  Apparently, you are supposed to be able to submerge the bag entirely into water, leave it there, and it still comes out dry.  Promo pics for the real LV show this pictorial quite vividly. 

My skeptical question, for real and replica, is how can the zipper keep water out.  I would think the zipper is the weakest link (no pun intended) in this bag and that there would have to be some leakage there, non?

When I called my supplier in China, she told me that she too was skeptical that the factory was going to be able to replicate the bag to 100% waterproof.  She told me that she had to try it herself and sure enough the replica was waterproof.  The water dripped off the outside, and it was bone dry on the inside.  She even gave me this promo description:

Once closed, this Keepall 55 becomes totally waterproof even when completely submerged. An exact replica of the Keepall 55, it features all its attributes: spacious and supple

Monogram canvas, polyamide and polyurethane, brass and zamak pieces, waterproof and airtight zippered closure, rounded handles with attachment, removable adjustable strap, removable address label, Louis Vuitton Inventeur plate on the outside. 

This is clearly something I'm going to have to check for myself.  If it's as good as they say, then I'm getting one for my husband!!  He is and always has been a health nut.  This will make a great gym bag for him and since it will keep all that sweaty stuff in, then we don't have to worry about mold and nasty scents!

So here's what I do know for sure.  The carry bag is a very good replica and matches the original in mirror image ways.  I never ever have any doubt on LV products from this factory and this bag is no exception.

What I don't know is if it is as waterproof as the original.  For that matter, I'm not even sure the original is as waterproof as they say.  I have this skepticism about the term "100% waterproof".

I live in Canada and every so often I buy a pair of "waterproof" boots.  After one winter, I quickly learn they just meant "water resistant", and that meant applying an expensive spray, which in the end did not even produce results THAT water resistant!

So for those of you that have ordered the bag with me, hang tight.  You know the deal, I'm not processing any payments yet.  I'm gonna do some of my own tests on it for waterproofness.  Once it's all good and in the clear, I will start to ship out the bags!

For those of you who might be interested, the bags are $270.00USD and include shipping to anywhere in the world (some exceptions apply).  If it is everything that both LV and the replica factory state that it is, it would be an awesome gift for the man in your life. Women could use this bag as well.  No doubt, but it is a HUGE bag.

Please note that we're closing in on that December 25, 2009 date.  I don't know if these bags ordered now and after I complete my own inspection / testing will get to you by XMAS.  Sorry.      

Happy Shopping!