Waterproof Kit Bag

Andy Moore · 21 December 2005, 12:19

Has any one got a waterproof kit bag? I See Musto do one, but I was wondering if there are any others:

http://www.musto.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3600

Jono · 21 December 2005, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Has any one got a waterproof kit bag? I See Musto do one, but I was wondering if there are any others:

http://www.musto.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3600

Loads of people sell 'em... mine are "Ortlieb" and they're bloody good bits of kit... search on "google" for local outlet

Rodan · 21 December 2005, 13:41

These are great. I keep one on the boat which I used to use as a bergen liner, very useful, very dry. Not a fancy kit bag but much easier to stow.

Dry Bag

Simon B · 21 December 2005, 13:52

You'll often find them in camping shops, I got a couple branded "highlander" they are not in the same league as Ortliebs but were stinking cheap at £6. If money is no object talk to a tube manufacturer and get some made up hypalon, they'd be almost indistructable and could match the boat, better still if they are an exact fit for your console or jockey seat box.

stedj · 21 December 2005, 13:54

i agree with rodan ive got one v good

Richard B · 21 December 2005, 14:04

Depends on exactly what you want and the size of hatches/storage spaces!

We have had a couple of cheap dry bags which lasted about 2 years before starting to leak, and an Ortlieb which has lasted three with no problems, so we replaced the cheap ones with another two Ortliebs.

http://www.ortlieb.de/_prod.php?lang...odukt=x-plorer

The rucsac style shoulder straps are excellent, and save a lot of struggling up ramps and slipways with your hands full of luggage and gear.

Stockists aren't particularly easy to find - we ended up getting them from a cycle shop in Manchester - I think it was here: www.withingtoncycles.co.uk

Rodan · 21 December 2005, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodan

These are great. I keep one on the boat which I used to use as a bergen liner, very useful, very dry. Not a fancy kit bag but much easier to stow.

Dry Bag

bag is 10 years old and has had much hard use. looks like a heavy pvc - not far off hypalon. still good as new...

Rogue Wave · 21 December 2005, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Simon B

If money is no object talk to a tube manufacturer and get some made up hypalon, they'd be almost indistructable and could match the boat, better still if they are an exact fit for your console or jockey seat box.

OOh get you Mr. Smartypants

I like the sound of that

JCW · 21 December 2005, 18:17

I have had a Ravenspring drybag for 5 years now and it is excellent. It has housed my camping gear and clothes on a trip to the Scilly Isles and can even be taken into the water as it floats. Will keep your kit totally dry.

http://www.ravenspring.co.uk/system/index.html

tim griffin · 21 December 2005, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Has any one got a waterproof kit bag? I See Musto do one, but I was wondering if there are any others:

http://www.musto.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3600

Hi Andy I have the Musto bag it's great .
Also a Large dry bag by Ocean Safety for waterproofs
and a gul small bag as a grab bag

Best is the Musto easy to get to all my kit without having to take most of it out

Andy Moore · 22 December 2005, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim griffin

Hi Andy I have the Musto bag it's great .
Also a Large dry bag by Ocean Safety for waterproofs
and a gul small bag as a grab bag

Best is the Musto easy to get to all my kit without having to take most of it out

Looks like it will have to be the Musto bag! Ideally, I would like something I could wear as a back pack so that I could ride to the boat on my bycycle.

Any thoughts?

roycruse · 22 December 2005, 09:09

roycruse · 22 December 2005, 09:16

OR

Get a 55 litre Dry Bag

And put it in a 55 / 60 litre rucksack

Andy Moore · 22 December 2005, 09:25

The shoulder strap on the Musto bag looks just the ticket.

Thanks.

Louise · 22 December 2005, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Richard

http://www.ortlieb.de/_prod.php?lang...odukt=x-plorer

The rucsac style shoulder straps are excellent, and save a lot of struggling up ramps and slipways with your hands full of luggage and gear.

Stockists aren't particularly easy to find - we ended up getting them from a cycle shop in Manchester - I think it was here: www.withingtoncycles.co.uk

These Ortliebs (as described by my other half, above) are great! I notice the Musto bag only has one shoulder strap which would be more awkward on a bike than the Ortlieb which is more like a true rucksack.

P.S. They're not difficult to find on the net - just put 'ortlieb x-plorer' into Google and there are plenty of stockists.

Rene · 22 December 2005, 11:55

I use a brand name Ralftech

I really like the expedition line which is total waterproof and RED

1) http://www.ralftech.com/

2) Press the english flag (You know which on)

3) Press products, on the top left corner

4) Find and press "HEAVY DUTY" picture of men with inflatible.

5) Press "Expedition Tech Line"

I use the Expedition Red 5L to my wallet, phone and other personal items.
and then I have both the Expedition Red 90 and 120, for my and the crew clothing.

I have written a number on each bag. Then each crew or guest get their own bag. When I have new guest on board they will each recieve a bag with a dedicated number on it. Inside the bag there will be a Inflatible lift west, sailing clothes or survival suit, depending on the time of year, then the guest can change and put thier own clothes inside the bag, this way they will be nice and dry when we return.

I also get a nice price on them

I might be able to source some if your interested.

Rene