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Thread: Small dry pack suggestions?
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07-07-2008, 09:06 AM #1
Small dry pack suggestions?
After my "ziplock bag in a tupperware container" failed this weekend in Orderville. I've been looking for a small dry bag to hold a cell phone and camera. I might even get 2 since I really want to have my camera out pretty often and my cell phone would only be for "emergencies". So I would just drop in into the bottom of my pack and forget about it. Ya it probably wouldn't work in most canyons, but I'm thinking I can get one bar before I find another person most of the time.
I've seen several mentions in other topics but can't find any good ones via the search function. I was thinking of something like these guys but wondered if anyone has some brands they really do or don't like and are willing to share the love with a noob.
http://www.marine-products.com/gear/dry_paks.jsp
If my camera doesn't dry out, I might just buy a waterproof camera this time. But I'm thinking it will survive the small amount of water that got in there while floating down the narrows or jumping in the awesome pools of orderville.
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07-07-2008 09:06 AM # ADS
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07-07-2008, 10:52 PM #2
I'll take one of those.
Actually I like these Otterboxes: http://www.otterbox.com/waterproof-case
You can also read my review: http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=749
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07-07-2008, 11:00 PM #3
I have a small dry box I love...........get 'em at any outdoor sporting store. It's kept my camera, keys and new pipe all nice and dry on my last raft trip.
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07-08-2008, 06:46 AM #4
Ahhh yeah!
Thanks guys, exactly what I was looking for.
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07-08-2008, 08:03 AM #5
Pelican makes a good box too.
Since your in St. George stop by the Outdoor Outlet and have Bo hook you up with a good dry box or bag. I've noticed the dry bags he carries in canyons are real nice. I have also noticed Wal-Mart carries some dry box/bags, but not the nice stuff, but still works.
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07-08-2008, 08:36 AM #6
I've got a small camera drybag, it has a clear vinyl face on it for checking the conditions inside the bag. It cost about 10 bucks I think.
But I don't use it anymore since my camera is waterproof.
I'd go with the bag, cuz when you fall on your box.... it hurts.
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07-08-2008, 08:52 AM #7Originally Posted by accadacca
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07-08-2008, 08:59 AM #8
Re: Small dry pack suggestions?
Originally Posted by deathcricket
http://tinyurl.com/5ehcku
When stuff absolutely positively has to stay dry (think: your down bag in Heaps):
http://tinyurl.com/68wo2q
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07-08-2008, 11:14 AM #9
Re: Small dry pack suggestions?
Originally Posted by hank moonLife is Good
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07-08-2008, 12:04 PM #10
The style you originally were looking at work very well. We still have one I had on my boat for years. We kept a handheld in it and used it with an inflatable boat. It was always getting wet and held up with no leaks. Would be perfect for the cell phone or camera.
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07-08-2008, 02:04 PM #11
Cool.. Just wanted to say thanks again for all the great advice. I love you guys! *sniff* *sniffle*
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07-08-2008, 04:49 PM #12
Re: Small dry pack suggestions?
Originally Posted by hank moon
The POE Pneumo bags are prone to leaking caused by abrasion within your pack. The material is tough, but it won't hold up to the continuous wear caused by hard objects, such as those on your harness.
You won't find big gaping holes in them, just small pinpricks, but if you get too many and the bag deflates, leakage can occur if your pack is submerged. I have used them now for at least 3 years and in various sizes, from 5L to 25L, and they all have the same problem. If you inflate the bag before you go to bed and it is deflated in the morning, you likely have small holes.
But they are easy to find and fix. I inflate the bags and submerge them in a sink or bathtub and look for small streams of bubbles. I then mark the holes with a black Magic Marker and seal them individually with a small dab of neoprene cement/glue. Repeat until there are no more bubbles."The ACA is a non-profit organization..."
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07-08-2008, 04:57 PM #13
Re: Small dry pack suggestions?
Originally Posted by skianddiveLife is Good
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07-08-2008, 06:48 PM #14
Re: Small dry pack suggestions?
Originally Posted by Scott Card
BTW, I analyzed this problem because after a canyon trip, I saw that my inflated bags had lost some air. That's when I did the overnight test which confirmed that they were losing it.
Maybe I'll try and take a pic of my favorite 5L bag that contains my first aid kit and is usually found at the bottom of my pack. It looks like an orange with pimples - small black circles with a dab of Clearasil in the middle of each one!"The ACA is a non-profit organization..."
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07-08-2008, 08:55 PM #15Originally Posted by accadacca
I like the POE drybags. But you can't toss it in the bottom of your pack and never think about it. The bottom of your pack can take a lot of hits. I would put it INSIDE your other drybag.
Tom
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07-09-2008, 08:36 AM #16
FWIW: I've seen dry bags leak, I've seen otter boxes leak, I've seen kegs leak when the lid cracked.... in other words, nothing is idiot proof.
A little hint.... I now toss a bandana into the bottom of whatever drybag I'm carrying my camera in. it will soak up any leakage unless it's severe. I believe this little trick has greatly increased the life of my cameras. YMMV.
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07-09-2008, 12:19 PM #17Originally Posted by Iceaxe
I use one of them MSR super absorbant towels on top of, and beneath my camera in my dry box. That way, my dripping hands contact the towel first if they're wet, and, it pads the camera too.
-Brian in SLC
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07-09-2008, 02:20 PM #18
I bought my dry box at wal-mart it fits my video camera just fine. It's taken alot of abuse and it's still water tite and only cost about 5 bucks.
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07-09-2008, 02:31 PM #19
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Bo taught me to always double bag my dry bags and one will always have a towel in it to keep things dry. I drag my camera out a lot while in wet canyons. I will take a look at the brand shortly...
Bo just got me a new one too that is suppose to be a really nice one!
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07-09-2008, 02:39 PM #20Originally Posted by tanya
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