I'm going on a walk that could well be very wet, and have decided to replace a few items. I'm up to stuff sacks. There's a variety of items on offer, different sizes, colours and weights. Osprey and Sea to Summit have good ranges. I gather that some products are not as good as others, with waterproofing delaminating or wearing out faster than anticipated. It may be a balance between weight, durability and price.
Does anyone have recommendations about what to buy and what not to buy?
Also, is it advisable to have plastic bags inside the waterproof bag?
Waterproof stuff sacks needed
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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.
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Waterproof stuff sacks needed
by Lophophaps » Tue 08 Aug, 2017 10:39 am
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Re: Waterproof stuff sacks needed
by Strider » Tue 08 Aug, 2017 12:40 pm
Drybags are waterproof so no plastic bag needed. I like Exped.
http://www.bogong.com.au/exped-fold-drybag-ul-l.html
http://www.bogong.com.au/exped-fold-drybag-ul-l.html
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Re: Waterproof stuff sacks needed
by Strider » Tue 08 Aug, 2017 12:40 pm
Drybags are waterproof so no plastic bag needed. I like Exped.
http://www.bogong.com.au/exped-fold-drybag-ul-l.html
If you are worried about delamination then get silnylon ones.
http://www.bogong.com.au/exped-fold-drybag-ul-l.html
If you are worried about delamination then get silnylon ones.
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Re: Waterproof stuff sacks needed
by Drew » Tue 08 Aug, 2017 1:46 pm
I bought some Exped Ultralite drybags 5 years ago and they're delaminating. I guess they've seen quite a bit of use over that time. I have an older Exped drybag in heavier material that's still going strong.
I have a Sea to Summit Ultrasil one too (their lighter weight version) which seems a bit more durable than the Expeds and has been good (although hasn't seen as much use so far).
I have a Sea to Summit Ultrasil one too (their lighter weight version) which seems a bit more durable than the Expeds and has been good (although hasn't seen as much use so far).
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Re: Waterproof stuff sacks needed
by Chunder fuzz » Tue 08 Aug, 2017 4:17 pm
Can't comment on durability/longevity yet, but I recently used some of the S2S lightweight waterproof sacks and they did a great job of keeping my gear dry.
I had two river crossings where I was completely submerged (had to swim) and to top it off it rained the whole time I was out, so my pack was drenched. Everything in the sack stayed dry. Unlike me and my pack.
I had two river crossings where I was completely submerged (had to swim) and to top it off it rained the whole time I was out, so my pack was drenched. Everything in the sack stayed dry. Unlike me and my pack.
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Re: Waterproof stuff sacks needed
by Singe » Tue 08 Aug, 2017 4:46 pm
I have a couple of the S2S Ultrasils that I have absolutely put through hell bikepacking and hiking. I use one as a handlebar bag, strapped to the bars with loops of old inner tube. The other is often overstuffed with my sleeping bag. Both are holding up well.
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Re: Waterproof stuff sacks needed
by ChrisJHC » Wed 09 Aug, 2017 11:11 pm
Massdrop often has these at a significant saving for us in Aus.
You have to be prepared to wait 4-6 weeks to get them.
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You have to be prepared to wait 4-6 weeks to get them.
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