Aldi dry bags

bojit · 25 April 2011, 16:00

I just picked up 4 of these dry bags from Aldi today , they are pvc with welded seams and are similar to the ortileb ones at a fraction of the cost !

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...uys3_18649.htm

Craig..........

hobbit555 · 25 April 2011, 20:11

Got some of then a couple of years ago and still going strong with regular use..

piranha580 · 25 April 2011, 23:20

Yep same here.. Got 3 of them a few years ago and they're so handy.. Great value too and a fraction of the price of more 'well known' companies!!

BogMonster · 26 April 2011, 09:18

So are they really "fully waterproof" then or just "fairly waterproof". In other words would you put a fancy expensive camera in one on a day when you are taking a fair bit of water onto the boat and not worry about it?

willk · 26 April 2011, 09:35

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Originally Posted by BogMonster

So are they really "fully waterproof" then or just "fairly waterproof". In other words would you put a fancy expensive camera in one on a day when you are taking a fair bit of water onto the boat and not worry about it?

So long as the bag opening is not actually submerged for more than a second or too then they are waterproof. Kayakers keep their sh*t in them all day....

As regards their durability, they're obviously very good. I say this because donegaldan has been using one for a season or two, and has only managed to break a clip. This was by standing on it. Most things stood on by donegaldan succumb to several of the Laws of Physics in short order.

Seabay · 26 April 2011, 12:34

Thanks for the heads up. Got 2 this morning. Just ready for the weekend

kerny · 26 April 2011, 14:54

Bought a couple last year, very good for the money

I always leave some air in them when I fold the lids up just in case they go overboard so they will float and be easy to retrieve, and yes BogMonster, they are fully waterproof mate.

hobbit555 · 26 April 2011, 19:34

the more rolls you close them with the less likely they are to leak. also make sure the rolls are as tight as possible. I use them for everything from kayaking to powerboating

Simon B · 26 April 2011, 21:56

Me too, cheap and robust enough for the price got 3 , dont expect berghaus for a farm foods price and you wont go far wrong.