Customer Reviews

iGage Weatherproof Paper 8.5"x11" - 50 Sheets

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We run a land surveying company on the rainy Oregon coast. This paper allow us to print maps from either inkjet or laser printers and take it into the field no matter what the conditions. No more soggy, muddy copies.

This paper worked very well for me. I have printed maps and satellite photos of hiking trails on this paper using my inkjet printer. The images look great. Out of curiosity, I tested its weatherproof-ness by running it under the faucet. The only way I could get a little ink to run was if I heavily rubbed an area with my thumb while under running water. But even then, the image didn't smear because the loosened ink didn't re-adhere to the paper. This paper is also very strong and resists tearing. If you try to rip it like normal paper, it will only stretch a bit. Folds easily.

I purchased the paper for use in geocaches, don't know about geocaching? Google it! The log sheets in caches are handled by many , folded and refolded and often exposed to the elements. I use a Canon Pixma 4000 inkjet imprinter with genuine Canon ink to print a full color log sheet. After some experimentation I have found the paper to be very tough. It is thicker than normal paper, and much more durable, it won't tear, which is perfect. The problem is with the ink absorption. The ink doesn't get absorbed completely. I've tried different settings, allowing the paper to rest after printing, for hours, all with the same results...ink all over my hands.

Fine images also don't print with good resolution either, with the ink "pooling" and bleeding fine elements of graphics together.

I am going to try different ink jet printer to see if I can get better results. I am disappointed in the performance thus far. I will update if results change.

I purchased this product due to the fact that I needed to make 'bibs' for our athletes in our shooting program. The same type as they use in other sporting events, Tour de Tucson and such. This paper is so durable and almost impossible to tear. It ran through a standard printer and has held up great in the rain. I would use it again for anything I needed to use in the outdoors or for something that I did not want to get damage from the elements. Awesome product!

I use this paper primarily to (1) print out trail maps for hiking trips and (2) make log pages for geocaches that I place. This paper has worked perfectly for both uses. It's rugged and definitely waterproof, but still runs through my printer easily and can be written on with pen (although pencil is a little tougher). Great stuff overall, and a great value compared to Rite in the Rain products I've used before.

I just got through testing this paper for use creating topo/hiking trail maps with a very inexpensive Canon Pixma IP 2600 inkjet printer. The cartridges used were OEM Canon PG-40 and CL-41 (not refilled). Print results are good and durability outstanding. I didn't have ink absorption problems that were reported by another Canon user whose printer uses different Canon cartridges.

After printing my first test map, I placed it under the faucet and ran water over it then rubbed it dry using a dish towel. It still looked good so I went onto an abrasion test. I scrubbed it with a wet Scotch Brite green. No problem! At lunch time I started my counter cover test by smearing peanut butter and grape jelly over it when making a sandwich. After washing the map with my dishes in detergent, it was good as new.

Evening time it became my cutting board when I cut meat and vegetables for a stir fry. Washed with the dishes again and the map looks fine. This mornings test did it in. Although I was able start the fire in my wood stove with the 8 1/2 by 11 map, I can no longer read it.

This is very good as weatherproof paper. Just a regular ink jet printer works great on it--no special ink needed. It can be printed on both sides. My ordered arrived very quickly and in good shape which I appreciated.

First off my initial impression came up as two words. "Simply Awesome!" After getting over my giddiness I decided to do a few print tests and from my Samsung laser printer I got excellent results. I then proceeded to boil some water to put this thing to the test and it held up beautifully. Then I did a tear resistance test and while I couldn't get a tear I got some stretched weatherproof paper, no biggie as I doubt any cacher would actually try to destroy a log but if they do this stuff will hold up admirably. I even held it over an open flame and while it burns it took quite a bit longer than average paper (smells of plastic which is what I expected).

I recommend this paper for anyone needing a weatherproof and tear resistance paper.

I purchased this paper to print star maps for our cub scout pack. I had printed a few copies on weatherproof paper that my husband bought at our local office supply store. I purchased this paper for less than 1/2 of what he paid, and the quality is just as good. I didn't test the weatherproof aspect, but durability is apparent. Great deal.

Printed a color map with my Canon iP3600 Inkjet Photo Printer (2868B002). After a half hour, put a drop of water in the corner, and all the inks bled. After several hours, I tried again, and just the black bled, and maybe a tiny bit of green. Let it sit around 24 hours, and put the whole thing under running water - all the black bled off immediately. The colors seemed to stay strong though! The yellow, green, and blue look fine. there's a tiny bit of red on the map, and it looks a bit ragged, but it's still readable. The map doesn't look perfect, but it would be good enough to get home with, and it still feels robust and tear-resistant (see photos).