Thanks for the reviews everyone. Nice bag. I have 2 115 sealines that have been on about 20 trips , including being lent out. Like the looks of the ones in the Stich catalog but don't like the price - I think alot of their stiff is priced a little high. in. Very well made. basket.jsp, http://outdoorgear-tipsandreviews.blogs tpwww.html, Tim River - Access pt 2 - Algonquin Park to Rosebary Lake (round trip), It is currently August 2nd, 2022, 8:25 am. The only thing it's missing for me is a tump line but that's kind of a personal preference. Eventually water is going to leak through the velcro and could then get through the zipper, but just in our canoe or in the rain it's been fine. My friends are split between SeaLine bags and Granite Gear. If you want true dry bags like rafters use there are a couple that are much better than the rest: Watershed and Jack's Plastic Welding. Kayaker gear. Ziploc Heavy Duty bags is all I ever needed. 07/24/2009 05:55AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years), Attwood Dry Storage Bag, Heavy Duty, Clear, Wow-no more wood stairway portage into Rose. I have sealline bags, love em! Can't remember the brand, but it works great. I love the deluxe mesh bag as well. They are great to keep stuff dry but a major pain to pack and unpack - too tall and skinny for sitting in the canoe as well. Any others that are even better? Imported. I guarantee that they will not last like Duluth Packs, Kondos or CCS but, they did survive and ten day trip without malfunction. I have one but only for light bulky stuff not compressed. Lately we've been using it car camping for various things that we don't want to get wet, like our towels. They work great, come with their own strap, so with a loop strap, will tie down to grab rails very easily. I have three, these things have been used and abused and taken it with no problem. Check out a company called Ortlieb, they specialize in waterproof bicycle bags. Sign up. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Large 11 dia. Can't beat the price. in. Protective, waterproof gear storage for outdoor adventures Durable 500-denier shell 100% waterproof PVC construction Welded seams keep gear dry, even if outside is soaked Roll-down top with quick-release buckles Wide opening for easy packing Folds flat for travel or storage Specs: 5L - 10" x 7" 20L - 21" x 9" 37L - 25" x 11" 57L - 28" x 12.5" 128L - 36" x 16", Cabela's Boundary Waters Roll-Top Dry Bag - Tan - 20L, Cabela's Boundary Waters Roll-Top Dry Bag - Tan - 37L, Cabela's Boundary Waters Roll-Top Dry Bag - Tan - 57L, Cabela's Boundary Waters Duffel Bag - 195L, Cabela's Boundary Waters Duffel Bag - 148L, Cabela's Boundary Waters Duffel Bag - 93L, Cabela's Boundary Waters Duffel Bag - 56L, TPRC 30" 2-section drop-bottom rolling duffel w/ telescopic handle, Black, National Geographic Snorkeler Mariana Trench Dry Bag Series Dry Gear Bag 2 Pc Pack. I have been using these back since they first opened the company as "Man of rubber" back in the day. I'm a belt and suspenders sort of guy. Sealine(?sp) is what you're looking for if a duffel type is what you're after. Size: SMALL. x 10H. What happens is that temperature changes, and mechanical pressure, can cause water to be sucked through the rolled closure. The "compression" bag was larger last year and I stuffed two of them into the mesh deluxe backpack and have been lashing them to the back rack with very good success. x 36H. Looks like it will get the job done. They retail for ~$50. Board index General Discussion Equipment, View unanswered posts | View active topics, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests, $53.99 for a 115L waterproof pack that, according to it's own website has rave reviews. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Copyright 2020 www.bwca.com | Legal Notice | DMCA, Help keep the flying moose flying by supporting BWCA.com So add plus 10%, tax for those in Texasif I ship I will charge whatever that cost is exactly. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Even with a waterproof duffel bag I would suggest you double bag items that you absolutely positively do not want to get wet. Good product and very durable as well! Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I have a giant waterproof duffel bag. What do you think the most indestructible and waterproof duffel bag would be? x 21H. Especially like your sleeping bag. They seemed to work pretty well, but dont use the clip to hang the bag from the thwarts or your pack- they will tear. I seem to be confused. SealLine Widemouth Duffel? The outside pocket is dry and there is a long inside dry section as well. while googling for some more info/reviews on the pack, i stumbled across someone selling a used green one for $45 shipped and it's now en route, Copyright 2007-2022 CCR Inc. All rights reserved. Can't go wrong. If want to guarantee a dry and dust free space then get a watershed duffle. The Cabela's Boundary Waters Roll-Top Dry Bag has a wide opening for easy packing, and folds flat for storage. Sierratradingpost had them for cheap awhile back. Lighter weight = more expensive. It may leak if submerged for a bit. I personally don't trust the roll top son large packs. in. Become a member of the bwca.com community to subscribe to thread and get email updates when new posts are added. Available: Small 7 dia. We have this same bag. You could make use of them as a waterproof bag, not sure if they come with a shoulder strap for carrying. They are the best period. They have no equal in terms of quality. I figure most portages I can get through before the shoulders begin to feel it. thanks. Any dry bags you find at REI are going to work as advertised. in. Cost is $10 for all three- 1 blue-1 orange- 1 green. I, like Izzy and Brik, have had no problems with my Cabela's BW bag. That said, they definitely last long enough to justify their purchase IMO. Oh, and to add, my newest bag (of the 3) is Black Canyon Bag (same company as the Sealine - I think) is top notch, much improved harness/shoulder straps, and much more puncture proof and lighter!! I like having a variety of bags in different colors so I can quickly get to whatever I want. I agree with all the other Sealline guys here. show a little wear, but work great. A quality pack is determined by attention to design, the materials used, the quality of stitching and construction and those welcome extras like quality padded shoulder straps and waist belt. I love the eVent fabric however, and wish I had a coat made of it except they cost too much. Not that expensive. Its roll-down top with quick-release buckles lock moisture out, keeping your gear completely dry. It really swallows the gear and is pretty bomber and dry provided it isn't submerged for an extended period of time. We had rain this last trip and everything stayed dry. It is rugged and heavy. It looks like I have another thing to put on the Christmas wish list! Are you going to the Boundary Waters or are you white water rafting? Watershed and Jack's are the dryest and toughest. in. Used to go on yearly trips on the Wisconsin River and I never had it leak. I line my pack like many others but then I put things I really want dry into some sort of dry sack as well. Capacity: 3,436 cu. Drawback: just a little cumbersome, but a great value IMO. along with the wonderful resources, interactive maps, and online community. I have a waterproof dufflebag from Gander mountain works great I would definitely recommend this for any outdoor activity. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=waterproof+bag&noImage=0. It is very heavy duty and works great. i buy most of my gear from rei, campmor, altrec, backcountry, etc.. My favorite is a Duluth pack with a heavy plastic liner made to fit the pack size. I like it because it has a waist belt and shoulder cinch straps to adjust the load, along with a sternum strap. The shoulder straps aren't too bad but could be better. I'm hard on packs so i go with heavier nylon or canvas packs and indivdually pack my gear inside in water tight sacks. I put mine in it's stuff sack and then in a kitchen type trash bag and rubber band the end shut and then place it in a Sea to Summit Big River dry bag. Their Backroller Panniers are nice, you'd need a rear rack on your bike on which to mount them. Folds down for easy transport or storage. Protect your essential gear to and from the field with our 100% waterproof Boundary Waters Roll-Top Dry Bag. This Cabela's waterproof bag. Extra insurance and it protects from damp things, shoes/tent/tarp that might be INSIDE my pack. I know that others have had some issues with them but the two I have held up very well. It's like four feet long! Izzy. Cabelas Boundary Waters Duffel? Wide opening for easy packing. It would work perfect on a roof rack. It's more work but I feel more secure. We Eat Miles for Breakfast, a Kruger Challenge Story, YouTube Slideshow of Trip to Perent Lake with my Grandson. Capacity: 384 cu. Picked up the regular size on Saturday morning. This will give me the additional storage to carry as much as I could use. I picked up this one at Walmart for my personal pack, it looks "bomb proof". They will float if put in the water. My fishing buddy (who is softcore or a "1-2 trips a year kind a guy") has this bag with out any problems. My cost is $36. visitors a day during peak season. If you get a tear or hole in a water resistant pack, you've just lost all your water protection is one shot. This is the pack I use. 1-2 trips a year? That being said, you can't beat the price on the Boundary Waters pack, that's for sure and it's certainly big enough. As others have said, Sealine bags are good. If you continue using this website, you agree to our privacy and legal agreement. Super tough! Something went wrong. The seal is a giant overlapping thing with tough velcro over the zipper. This bag looks really good and I plan to pic one up as well - wished it came in yellow though. I'd never take it to the BW though. What size are you looking for? lassenstap, I live in New York and I will be going on canoe camping trips in the Adirondacks where I don't expect to do too many portages. Follow the "Live Social Media" Feed from The AKONA dry duffle is 22 in X 12.5 in diameter for 2697 cu. this great site and online community alive by contributing your financial support. I have tried the eVent compression sacks but they just don't do it for me. My preference is Sea to Summit, but it's not a duffel style. JavaScript is disabled. No waistbelt and I'd guess 35 lbs. Cabella's also makes a waterproof back pack in the same blue color, I bought one to use instead of my Givi when my wife is not with me, Takes up the pillon seat and luggage rack but is lower profile than the Givi so should not cause the high speed wobble, have not tried it yet. I use thick mil contractor garbage bags from fleet farm for my pack liners-I double bag the liner. There are a lot of types of dry bags. I really like the rolldown tops and my summer sleeping bags fit in them no problem. However, they also have no equal in terms of price. max. I'm using one with the waist strap and a chest strap and i can pack a lot of stuff in it. Thanks Joe. Sealine pro 115 is a proven rolltop duffle/backpack. I like the Kondosoutdoors portage pack with contractor cleanups for a liner. Wt: 1.8 lbs. The Cabela's Boundary Waters Roll-Top Dry Bag keeps your gear dry and protected so you can enjoy time on the trail or water. Capacity: 7,238 cu. Completely dry, tough as hell, cheap. The bags are duffel style so easy to get to your gear. These are not pack sized. A lengthwise roll-down top with quick-release buckles offers additional waterproof integrity. 2005-2022 Overland International, Inc. All rights reserved. Looks like most bases covered. For instance I use one for clothes and one for dirty clothes. Update. Sealine 115L. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Stupid question - where exactly is the Nym Lake put-in? They are very light and don't take any room empty. This was a great suggestion. I have Cabela's BW Bags - the biggest holds 4 sleeping bags, a tent, and 4 sleeping pads and 1 clothes bag. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By using this site, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions as described in this, http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product. Cabelas Boundary Waters Large Roll-Top Dry Bag 24x14, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. There is a set of three dry bags you can get at wal-m4rt. It can be a pain to open all the velcro. I'll try to put a post up with some pricing for examples. View cart for details. I prefer to use a good heavy canoe pack and pack everything inside using the water tight bags. I carry a few of the Sea to Summit dry bags in different sizes. Not a true portage pack but all I've ever used, two of these packs are over 15yrs old and still watertight. Magnum 16 dia. Capacity: 1,336 cu. If your looking for a DRY BAG get a Sealine. x 25H. Never had anything wet in heavy rains, never had anything wet when bag has fallen into the lake at the portage, and never had anything wet lying in the bottom of a wet canoe. I have a SeaLine 50liter. If you are talking a bag to use in the BWCA that keeps your stuff dry then look at canoe packs from CCS or Kondos and use a contractor trash bag or heavy duty plastic bags made for portage packs from REI. I've used 3 different types/brands of dry bags in addition to the garbage bags, and also a dry pack. I use the same set of bags for years and put them to use on all my motorcycle trips as well. The dry duffle runs $70 list. If it's just raining or a little water from the paddle-splash, you'll be fine without it. Jack's Plastic Welding INC. Great round bottom raft bags. There not the best for portaging though. Imported. The deluxe mesh backpack works as a stuff sackbut has a heavy YKK zipper down the length. Learn more, We use cookies to enhance your experience, for analytics, and to support 3rd party content and advertising providers. Duluth pack with liner, contractor trash bags and the huge ziplock bags. Won't have to compromise on a trip. They make so many different types of bagsall of them are top quality. Regarding the quest for a duffel liner, I have used a military-style duffel, complete with shoulder straps, and a vinyl liner that had a roll-top, watertight closure along one side, with velcro closure IIRC. Use without permission is prohibited. outdoor research makes some great dry bags. They also make some portage packs which are bomb-proof material wise, but not so comfortable to carry. XL 12.5 dia. Sealline Boundary 115L. Why would anyone want to portage with a duffel bag? - $13.88. * For the benefit of the community, commercial posting is not allowed. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Just be aware that they do have a finite lifetime as the material will eventually get brittle and split. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Not much space in the dry parts of the mesh bag.but when you use it to hold several other dry bags it works great. The compression bags are a bit smaller this yearbut it would work great that way. Just wanted to add - ditto on what gutmon said about the large Sea-line bags. Ok. For someone doing a lot of moving water tripping the old "buy nice or buy twice" adage applies. However, in my experience, you generally get what you pay for so as long as your expectations are reasonable, that pack should do the trick. A couple of friends used inexpensive TexSport duffle bags in the BW last year. Wt: 1.4 lbs. You must log in or register to reply here. Forgot your password? The color match is great. Wt: 8.4 oz. Then it's perfect! Help keep the flying moose flying and I have the Seattle Sports bag Bojibob referenced and love it. Usually this can be avoided by keeping rolled closure bags vertical so they are not easily splashed. Capacity: 2,375 cu. Good price and functional. They are expensive as hell but in my opinion well worth it considering they are durable and now you don't have to buy any waterproof stuff sacks or other bags to insure your stuff stays dry. Made of a durable 500-denier shell with 100% waterproof PVC construction, these waterproof bags feature welded seams to ensure your gear stays dry even if the outside of bag is soaking wet. Roll top closures will also leak, slightly, if splashed water gets onto the roll closure. Look for a used one on ebay. Don't have an account yet? I have the Large bag myself and plan on getting another one. This site has grown since 2002 from a few visitors a day to up to 10,000 You must log in or register to reply here. If you really want to go all out for comfort and waterproof then Arcteryx Naos/Acrux/Arrakis are the way to go. Choose the size and capacity you need for kayaking, camping, fishing, RV, boat, or emergency preparedness. I have been looking for a good water proof duffel as well. Some people put a towel or something absorbant in the top of the 115s to catch any of the leakage. Very heavy duty coated fabric on both the panniers and the portage packs. We got one cheap a few years ago but only used it once (we just do what others do and use contractor bags to line our Duluth packs). The only thing to consider is size and weight. capacity. Expedition Support Equipment & Adventure Activity. That way I know it will stay dry. Medium 9 dia. Welcome and read not waterproof but water resistant. However, for someone who isn't doing a lot of tripping on whitewater where flips are likely there are more moderately priced alternatives that still work well. Larger size = more expensive. I have a couple of Cabela's Boudary Waters packs. I'm going to have to pick one of these up. JavaScript is disabled. in. Cheaper packs tend to be a notch below in all those areas. The rubber seal is the best in the biz plus the materials and RF construction can't be beat. Wt: 1 lb. I've since used it more for a dust proof gear bag on my old beater, and again it worked great for that too. We support this high volume of visitors We hauled one over the Alpine Loop in heavy snow above 10,500' and rain below that with no leaks, no problems. Great for rafting or river canoeing where you are not portaging. x 28H. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. They keep things dry and are relatively inexpensive. i understand that there are better packs out there, but for the price and based on the fact that i only do 1-2 trips per year, is there any reason why i shouldn't pull the trigger on this? A cheaper large option is " H2Zero dry PACK". I don't have the duffel bag but I do have the waterproof roll top bag in that same line. Wt: 3.1 lbs. Zinging down a highway at 80mph in a rainstorm and I know my stuff is dry.