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Old 21 December 2005, 13:19   #1
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Waterproof Kit Bag

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
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Old 21 December 2005, 13:22   #2
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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
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Old 21 December 2005, 14:41   #3
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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.

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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.
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Old 21 December 2005, 14:54   #5
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i agree with rodan ive got one v good
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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
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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.

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

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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
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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
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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
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