keeping stuff dry

wellchilled · 30 June 2008, 18:02

I'm after two or three waterproof holdalls, and wondered what folks found worked best on a Rib.

Any advice very welcome.

Thanks

danilo · 30 June 2008, 21:04

There are a few threads about something that might suit you, have a look here

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ghlight=drybag

and

http://rib.net/forum/search.php?searchid=1025787

Nos4r2 · 30 June 2008, 22:13

These are the absolute mutts nuts. I bought one to try it, got some sand in it on Bembridge beach and filled it with water to flush it. Not even a drop leaked out til it fell over.

http://www.hikekit.com/acatalog/Wate..._and_Bags.html

danilo · 30 June 2008, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

These are the absolute mutts nuts. I bought one to try it, got some sand in it on Bembridge beach and filled it with water to flush it. Not even a drop leaked out til it fell over.

http://www.hikekit.com/acatalog/Wate..._and_Bags.html

Nos4r2, I guess you are talking about Ortlieb rather then Exped?
I was thinking of getting the Ortlieb Packsac Drybag L as XL would be too big for my small boat.

Louise · 30 June 2008, 22:25

Would definitely recommend Ortlieb, having tried a cheaper make which didn't stand up to much shoving in and out of hatches!

Also recommend ones with the rucksack-style shoulder straps if you are buying large bags for overnight clothes, etc as much easier to carry when trekking up the hill to the hotel! I also have a natty little hand held one which I use as my 'boat handbag' but I guess the fellas won't be needing one of those!

This is what we use: http://www.sailgb.com/p/ortlieb_xplorer_kit_bag/

Nos4r2 · 30 June 2008, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by danilo

Nos4r2, I guess you are talking about Ortlieb rather then Exped?
I was thinking of getting the Ortlieb Packsac Drybag L as XL would be too big for my small boat.

Yes

Didn't notice the others below it. I found mine at a local surplus store.

wellchilled · 01 July 2008, 05:51

Many thanks Louise, danilo & nos4r2 - these all look the business, and exactly what I'm after.

Now just got to find a way of stopping the kids depositing the dry contents on the wet deck!

Trickdog · 01 July 2008, 08:39

I have a couple of Compass 24 dry bags (see top item on http://www.compass24.com/watersports...aterproof+Bags). They are very good quality, especially for the price. They also do one in a traditional holdall style, which I have not seen anywhere else.

Louise · 01 July 2008, 08:45

Thought I'd post a link to the 'handbag-style' one as it could be used as a grab bag (and just in case any lady boaters are interested!): http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetai...20Travel%20Bag
I also noticed that www.wiggle.co.uk offer a wide range of Ortlieb bags - just about every shape and size you could ever need!

Nick Hearne · 01 July 2008, 08:45

I have one of these It works very well & as said you can Cary it like a normal ruck sack!

http://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/produ...roducts_id=144

Tim M · 01 July 2008, 08:49

Me, and just about all of my friends have the Gull style one; got them in Aquatogs for about a tenner each. I think they are 50 litre. Very good bags, we generally clip them onto the back of the seats where they get fairly wet - stuff always stays dry. Mine doesn't have the straps so you can carry on your back which would be handy, especially when trekking up a steep hill in Cowes whilst inebriated.....

wellchilled · 01 July 2008, 20:53

Thanks for all the advice and the helpful links - saved me loads of googling.

Now for some shopping.

Cheers

danilo · 03 July 2008, 11:13

I went for Ortlieb Dry Bag PD 350 - L 59 Litre medium thickness (bright red), received it today and I am well impressed with it's quality!