Dry Bags (waterproof)

dante

dante

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I've looked around marine supply shops to have a small BOB but waterproof. Think Katrina/Tsunami capable to have you equipment protected. Important papers, electronics, some clothing.

Any experiences with a particular brand or model?

Something along this line

http://www.seallinegear.com/

or similar.

Thanks
 
How is the construction? (Heavy walled fabric? Composite of Nylon and waterproof liner?) Patagonia looks good...
 
I have several, use them a lot for hiking and kayaking.

- Sea to Summit - light weight sil-nylon style in a small size that I use for things that I want to keep seperated and are inside pouches. Things like P&S camera. Camera goes in dry bag, dry bag goes in pouch on belt or pack.

- Outdoor Research - heavier duty fabric than the one above. Use it in the centre compartment of my MR CrewCab which is partially exposed. Holds my tent and sleeping gear and other misc items.

- Pacific Outdoor Equipment - heaviest duty of all plus has a purge valve. Valve has 2 purposes. One you can open it and blow into it to inflate the bag to use as a pillow or as a float. Secondly you can open the valve (which is at the bottom of the bag) and roll the bag to force all the air out of it so it's as small as possible, just like those travel space bags. I use this to hold clothing so it takes up minimal space.

If I had to choose just one it'd be the Pacific Outdoor Equipment. Toughest and most flexible in terms of options due to the extra valve.
 
dante said:
I've looked around marine supply shops to have a small BOB but waterproof. Think Katrina/Tsunami capable to have you equipment protected. Important papers, electronics, some clothing.

Any experiences with a particular brand or model?

Something along this line

http://www.seallinegear.com/

or similar.

Thanks
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I have a sealine bag with shoulder straps on it that is similar to their boundry pack. I could not find my exact model, but I think it is the 70. http://www.seallinegear.com/packs.asp?Action=Boundary&Category=PacksDuffles

It is very durable, I have used it for several years scuba diving. I would put my dry clothes in it and put it on the dive boats where it would be chucked under a bench or down in a hold. Now I use it when I am motorcycle camping. I load everything but my tent poles in it and strap it on the back of my motorcycle.

It has seen some rough duty and has never leaked or failed in any way. I foresee getting many more trips out of it before it gives out.
 
have ya considered a Pelican Case? easy to transport, crushproof, watertight (i've left mine in heavy rains for weeks)
 
Northwest River Supply. www.nrsweb.com. Some of their bags have shoulder and waist straps that make them very versatile. Really good quality.

DancesWithKnives
 
I use Pelican cases for a lot of things as well. They definitely have a place but they're heavy than a dry bag and generally more expensive as well.
 
I do, I have several but if I wanna be mobile with the gear they become hard to carry after they reach briefcase size. The smaller ones are a blessing. I guess the bigger ones are the best choice if the contents are to be left stored or moved seldom. My idea is a BOB or backpack that is water proof but as rugged as nylon. I've seen several choices with the recommendations by you guys and probably purchase 1-2 to check them out. Thanks so far.
 
I have a couple Sealine bags and love them. They are HEAVY duty. I've taken them all over the place. They are perfect to store gear in while on canoe trips. I also use them to pack in when we don't have enough room inside the jeep it'll just go on the roof and get tied down. I never have to worry about the contents getting wet.

I've had them for well over 8-9 years with no issues from wear or anything.

Great bags :thumbup:
 
I have a sealine "urban tote" its kinda like a backpack, I use it as a shower bag when at camp (As in kids bible camp) I also have a MEC drybag, one of their cheaper non-PVC bags, very heavy duty. its as a liner for my EDC pack, although I'll supplement it with a sil-nylon one eventually.
Both are great
 
gadgetgeek said:
I have a sealine "urban tote" its kinda like a backpack, I use it as a shower bag when at camp (As in kids bible camp) I also have a MEC drybag, one of their cheaper non-PVC bags, very heavy duty. its as a liner for my EDC pack, although I'll supplement it with a sil-nylon one eventually.
Both are great
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same I got a mec one last week-end and its pretty well built.. I payed 17$ for mine and I think I might go back and get some more... these are really a cool item!
 
I use Sea to Summit dry bags. They are lightweight material, but I keep them in my main bag and have had no problems. They have a lot of different sizes, and I made a winter kit (wool hat, gloves, AMK Emergency Bivy, Mega Sleeping Bag Warmer and fire kit in a real small one).
 
That is a good idea, to have a water proof bag inside a sturdier nylon. Looks like the WP ones are no slouch either but its an added protection and ussually they do not offer a lot of pockets so you can have a Hybrid.
 
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