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db Web-lackey Inukshuk Voyageur Offline Posts: 5460 Location: Just off the beaten path. Joined: Sep 14^th, 2002	day bag which is waterproof May 11^th, 2012 at 6:13am	Quote Print Post
	Drewfus wrote on May 10^th, 2012 at 8:02pm: and everything else I'd need such as bug dope, sundope, chapstick, camera goes in the day bag which is waterproof. This piqued my interest. My daypack is what we use to call a bookbag. It's not waterproof, heck, mine's a sponge but the stuff inside is important enough I'd bag it anyway. Yet I wouldn't mind a waterproof daypack. What works for people these days?


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Mad_Mat Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1549 Joined: Apr 21^st, 2003	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #1 - May 11^th, 2012 at 12:32pm	Quote Print Post
	most of the claimed waterproof daypacks are of the vynil roll down top variety - I have one (cheap) I bought from Sierra Trading Post - bought it thinking I'd be using it on local day trips and overnighters, but I haven't really used it. One issue wtih that type is typically no hipbelt, so not the most comfortable carry if heavily packed. hate to give up the utilty of the "bookbag" with multiple pockets - so I just stick with the one I have and use a trash bag liner - nothing in there that water would really hurt anyways. to me, for Quetico trips, a "daypack" is too small - I prefer the smaller back pack style (ultralight day and a half type)which has a comfortable hipbelt, a top flap pocket for stuff I want handy, and outside mesh pocket where I can restuff the raincoat if it stops raining - features not to be found in the typical waterproof daypack. for solo trips, it is my food pack as well. at 2500 to 3000 cu in size, this isn't just for odds and ends but is one of two main "packs"(the other is a duffle bag) when I solo, or we bring two plus one big pack if my brother comes along. waterproof - not, so I just use trash bag liners or waterproof pack liners (the pack and liner weighs less than vynil daypack and holds more) and everything is packed in multiple layers of plastic bags anyways even with a waterproof roll down top vynil dry bag, I always use at least trash bag liner as a backup in case the pack got holed - and the roll top can/will tend to suck in some water if left sitting in a puddle anyways. for just rain protection, spraying some waterproofing on the bookbag will work for a while


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jaximus Senior Member Offline Posts: 343 Location: wisconsin Joined: May 12^th, 2010	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #2 - May 11^th, 2012 at 12:42pm	Quote Print Post
	i found some "boat bags" on sale at gander a few years ago. basically a duffel bag that has a pretty rigid bottom and its plasticoated/vynal so they are waterproof. we actually replace our roll top food bag with one of these and the tents fit in the other. the shoulder strap has clips so it can strap to a crossbar in the canoe and they are much easier to carry than the standard roll top bag being that they have a shoulder strap, 2 large handles and two smaller side handles. weve found them to be very useful.


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Mad_Mat Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1549 Joined: Apr 21^st, 2003	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #3 - May 11^th, 2012 at 12:59pm	Quote Print Post
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) somethin like this Hurley pack might fit your needs - at least it has some outside pockets, but I'm not sure of the lifespan of waterproof zippers pricey at $170 for a daypack I thought that maybe there would be something good designed for canyoneering, where you often have to swim slot canyons pushing your floating pack ahead of you - but couldn't find anything out of the ordinary - still seem to need the roll down vynil type of pack


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azalea Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1084 Location: North Carolina Joined: Jan 13^th, 2004	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #4 - May 11^th, 2012 at 2:52pm	Quote Print Post
	A number of years ago I picked up a waterproof back pack that was made of vinyl with a supposedly waterproof zipper. It has no pockets. I would guess I have had it (and used it alot) for about 10 years. I doubt the zipper is totally waterproof, but it does keep stuff dry even in a heavy rain. I am amazed waterproof backpacks (with zippers) are not more common. They make so much sense.


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #5 - May 11^th, 2012 at 4:54pm	Quote Print Post
	Outdoor Research makes some good ones. SeaLine too. I have a Granite Gear thwart bag that's waterproof and helps keep things organised and out of the bilge. Clipped on a shoulder strap and it's my day-bag.


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #6 - May 11^th, 2012 at 11:10pm	Quote Print Post
	We know the saying.......champagne taste on a beer budget. Well that's me. I'm no rich guy but I enjoy using finely crafted and well engineered gear. I understand the satisfaction of getting value for money but there is also the pleasure of using articles that are perfectly suited for their duties. They are not only a means to an end but are a pleasure to use in and of themselves. I have found the watershed line of duffels to be of that stature. A bit pricey to be sure but I became sick and tired of digging through cylindrical dry bags. These bags are watertight to 10 meters and easy to open and close. I really like the whole duffel concept where everything is laid open and bare before me. Easy, no hassle. Plus if sealed properly they are odor free. Another layer of bruin protection. The Ococee makes a perfect size for stashing under the seat......use the D rings to biner it to the outside of your pack on portages or if you have compression straps you can strap it to the top of a pack. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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PhantomJug Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 2855 Location: 1/2 way there Joined: Feb 12^th, 2003	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #7 - May 12^th, 2012 at 3:42am	Quote Print Post
	I have one of (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links). Tackle box, sunscreen, depth finder, towel, etc... all get thrown in after a day of fishing and tucked under the canoe at night.


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Seymour Jr. Member Offline Posts: 77 Location: Winnipeg, MB / Lake Winnipeg Joined: Jul 12^th, 2007	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #8 - May 23^rd, 2012 at 2:53am	Quote Print Post
	Hi, Up in Canada the MEC brand dry bags are good, durable and cheap - I have the 5, 10 and 20 L bags are awesome for day tripping bags. They are the roll down ones. A clear one enable me to know I have have actually put in the darn bag. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Seymour Jr. Member Offline Posts: 77 Location: Winnipeg, MB / Lake Winnipeg Joined: Jul 12^th, 2007	Re: day bag which is waterproof Reply #9 - May 23^rd, 2012 at 2:54am	Quote Print Post
	Hi, Up in Canada the MEC brand dry bags are good, durable and cheap - I have the 5, 10 and 20 L bags are awesome for day tripping. They are the roll down ones. A clear one enable me to know I have have actually put in the darn bag. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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