Waterproof Back Pack

[Luke Wyrsta]

On the hunt for a new waterproof backpack!

Any opinions out there?

Have used the Hots however, I really don't like the side secure buckle, instead preferring the top buckle secure style. The mesh pockets are worthless and overall the plastic fasteners are crap. I've seen the HPA bags fail in similar fashion so not overly keen to entertain those.

Needs to be 40 plus litres, decent fasteners and any extra loops, basic pockets would be a bonus!

[Trevor Skinner]

Watching responses with interest




Trev

[Alex Gomez]

Hey Gents, you'll find it hard to find a waterproof bag with external pockets, I have a couple of the overboard brand bags that are great.

Tough and comfortable when loaded with heavy gear.  Not too exy either. http://www.over-board.com.au/backpacks/waterproof-backpacks.html

Rapala make one that is very uncomfortable.

Cheers

[Nick Wykeham-Martin]

Outlieb make very good dry bags and have a version with backpack straps, heavy duty and not too pricey

[Amr Kehila]

I love the 100% waterproof boat bags (which you're not after) but perhaps one of the:

Patagonia Storm Front Range would suit (100% waterproof in some instances)?

http://www.patagonia.com/us/search/storm%20front

[Arnout Weber]

maybe The Northface have some in theire collection.

[Andre van Wyk]

I love the 100% waterproof boat bags (which you're not after) but perhaps one of the:

Patagonia Storm Front Range would suit (100% waterproof in some instances)?

http://www.patagonia.com/us/search/storm%20front

These are fantastic... as are the Simms ones..

I must say I am not a fan of the fold top bags... they are pretty useless in my opinion if you need to get things in and out of a bag regularly because of the access area only being from the top... I've had a few, and they have all been banished to the back of the man cave in frustration as I find it too frustrating  to try get shit in and out of them...

The waterproof zip options are where its at for me...

40L is a pretty big pack though Luke, not sure if you'll find a zip option...

Dre

[Amr Kehila]

I love the 100% waterproof boat bags (which you're not after) but perhaps one of the:

Patagonia Storm Front Range would suit (100% waterproof in some instances)?

http://www.patagonia.com/us/search/storm%20front

These are fantastic... as are the Simms ones..

I must say I am not a fan of the fold top bags... they are pretty useless in my opinion if you need to get things in and out of a bag regularly because of the access area only being from the top... I've had a few, and they have all been banished to the back of the man cave in frustration as I find it too frustrating  to try get shit in and out of them...

The waterproof zip options are where its at for me...

40L is a pretty big pack though Luke, not sure if you'll find a zip option...

Dre

Agreed, Andre. I use the Roll Top Boat Bag for its size; the roll top is fully waterproof but frustrating at times. I find it to be the best 'upgrade' to a non-waterproof duffel like a Shimano Banar Bag etc. There is a 28L and 30L in both Simms and Patagonia. Good luck!

[Trevor Skinner]

Dre,

Do either the Simms or the Patagonia have straps or loops that I could attach a spare rod to?

Looking at carry one and having one already rigged and ready.

Regards,


Trev

[Cameron Mundy]

Pelican have a couple of options Luke, I've never used one but I rely on their boxes a lot.

[Amr Kehila]

Dre,

Do either the Simms or the Patagonia have straps or loops that I could attach a spare rod to?

Looking at carry one and having one already rigged and ready.

Regards,


Trev

They all do, Trevor.

http://www.patagonia.com/us/search/storm%20front

[Trevor Skinner]

Thanks Amr




Trev

[Luke Wyrsta]

I love the 100% waterproof boat bags (which you're not after) but perhaps one of the:

Patagonia Storm Front Range would suit (100% waterproof in some instances)?

http://www.patagonia.com/us/search/storm%20front

These are fantastic... as are the Simms ones..

I must say I am not a fan of the fold top bags... they are pretty useless in my opinion if you need to get things in and out of a bag regularly because of the access area only being from the top... I've had a few, and they have all been banished to the back of the man cave in frustration as I find it too frustrating  to try get shit in and out of them...

The waterproof zip options are where its at for me...

40L is a pretty big pack though Luke, not sure if you'll find a zip option...

Dre

Andre,

Are the zips completely 100% waterproof? I just can't get my head around a zipper being waterproof 

[Luke Wyrsta]

Outlieb make very good dry bags and have a version with backpack straps, heavy duty and not too pricey

Looks to be a stack of good stuff on there! Definitely looks to be the direction I might head in pending verdicts on rolls & zips.

[Luke Wyrsta]

The Simms & Patagonia seem to come out of the same factory?