Find out when a full-size basketball fits in a backpack, how ball compartments work, and what dimensions and storage tradeoffs to check.

Quick Answer: Does a Basketball Fit in a Nike Elite Pro Backpack? A full-size basketball may fit inside some Nike Elite Pro and related large Elite backpacks, but the answer depends on the exact generation, capacity and interior shape. Nike currently states that its 32L Varsity Elite main compartment fits a full-size basketball; that does not automatically prove every older Elite Pro listing has...

“Waterproof” and “water-resistant” are not interchangeable backpack terms. A water-resistant backpack can handle some rain or splashes. A waterproof backpack is designed to prevent water entry to a much higher degree through its fabric, seams, zippers, and closure system.Quick Answer: Most everyday school, work, and travel backpacks are water-resistant, not fully waterproof. Their fabric may repel light rain while standard seams and zippers remain...