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Northernfisher

· #2 · Jun 23, 2021

Think garbage bag inside another bag if you have one

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Think garbage bag inside another bag if you have one

I have had a few of those over the years. They are good for a couple years. I’ve never flipped the canoe, but paddled the snot in Lake Huron, and Michigan. Spent plenty of time on rivers in the rain. If you squeeze it and air comes out, you did something wrong, or more likely have a leak. If you squeeze it and it’s holding air you should be good.
That may not apply to white water or flipping over.

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I have had a few of those over the years. They are good for a couple years. I’ve never flipped the canoe, but paddled the snot in Lake Huron, and Michigan. Spent plenty of time on rivers in the rain. If you squeeze it and air comes out, you did something wrong, or more likely have a leak. If you squeeze it and it’s holding air you should be good.
That may not apply to white water or flipping over.

brushbuster

· #4 · Jun 24, 2021 (Edited)

Sea to summit are great bags

Lightweight Dry Sack Set (3 Piece) | Sea to Summit

FREE SHIPPING & LIFETIME GUARANTEE. We took the smallest sizes of the Lightweight Dry Sacks and bundled them together for a cheaper package to keep your small items covered and dry. These sacks are the perfect size for keeping personal electronics, snacks, and additional small clothes dry for...

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Sea to summit are great bags

Lightweight Dry Sack Set (3 Piece) | Sea to Summit

FREE SHIPPING & LIFETIME GUARANTEE. We took the smallest sizes of the Lightweight Dry Sacks and bundled them together for a cheaper package to keep your small items covered and dry. These sacks are the perfect size for keeping personal electronics, snacks, and additional small clothes dry for...

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Shoeman

· #5 · Jun 24, 2021

Over your budget, but I like my Wolfman bags

Quite popular among the motorcycle community. Been in some serious downpours at speed. Everything bone dry

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Over your budget, but I like my Wolfman bags

Quite popular among the motorcycle community. Been in some serious downpours at speed. Everything bone dry

brushbuster

· #6 · Jun 24, 2021

I also use dyneema bags when weight and packability is a concern.
Either Zpacks bags or Hyperlight mountain gear.

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I also use dyneema bags when weight and packability is a concern.
Either Zpacks bags or Hyperlight mountain gear.

brushbuster

· #7 · Jun 24, 2021

Those will work just fine

The Fishing Pollock said:
Ok. Without going over 30 40 bucks. What is your best and biggest volume dry bag?. Have never owned one. Found one at BPS 55L 30 bucks but not sure about the brand as I know nothing about the brands lol. Only doing an over night canoe trip so it is just a change of cloths for both of us and some valuables.

This is what I found so far
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/ascend-heavy-duty-round-bottom-dry-bag-172932-1

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Those will work just fine

The Fishing Pollock said:
Ok. Without going over 30 40 bucks. What is your best and biggest volume dry bag?. Have never owned one. Found one at BPS 55L 30 bucks but not sure about the brand as I know nothing about the brands lol. Only doing an over night canoe trip so it is just a change of cloths for both of us and some valuables.

This is what I found so far...

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6thMichCav

· #8 · Jun 24, 2021

I use a Sea to Summit my brother gave me when he worked at REI. Works great, easy to use. You can find them used on eBay for the price range you quoted.

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I use a Sea to Summit my brother gave me when he worked at REI. Works great, easy to use. You can find them used on eBay for the price range you quoted.

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Just A Girl

· #9 · Jun 24, 2021

I got mine at swimoutlet.com--I just looked on there and they don't have my model anymore. It isn't made out of the most durable material ....but it is transparent so when you need to find something in the bag, it's easy to see where to start digging.
Similar to this Transparent Dry Bags | REI Co-op

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I got mine at swimoutlet.com--I just looked on there and they don't have my model anymore. It isn't made out of the most durable material ....but it is transparent so when you need to find something in the bag, it's easy to see where to start digging.
Similar to this Transparent Dry Bags | REI Co-op

Northernfisher

· #10 · Jun 24, 2021

A tip for you. Secure whatever you get to your canoe. If you tip over, you do not want to watch your dry bag float down the river.

There is a story to that tip.

The Fishing Pollock said:
Ok. Without going over 30 40 bucks. What is your best and biggest volume dry bag?. Have never owned one. Found one at BPS 55L 30 bucks but not sure about the brand as I know nothing about the brands lol. Only doing an over night canoe trip so it is just a change of cloths for both of us and some valuables.

This is what I found so far
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/ascend-heavy-duty-round-bottom-dry-bag-172932-1

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A tip for you. Secure whatever you get to your canoe. If you tip over, you do not want to watch your dry bag float down the river.

There is a story to that tip.

The Fishing Pollock said:
Ok. Without going over 30 40 bucks. What is your best and biggest volume dry bag?. Have never owned one. Found one at BPS 55L 30 bucks but not sure about the brand as I know nothing about the brands lol. Only doing an over night canoe trip so it is just a change of...

-Axiom-

· #11 · Jun 24, 2021

Agree, but as long as it's floating you can get it back.

Northernfisher said:
A tip for you. Secure whatever you get to your canoe. If you tip over, you do not want to watch your dry bag float down the river.

There is a story to that tip.

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Agree, but as long as it's floating you can get it back.

Northernfisher said:
A tip for you. Secure whatever you get to your canoe. If you tip over, you do not want to watch your dry bag float down the river.

There is a story to that tip.

Northernfisher

· #12 · Jun 24, 2021

Have you ever had to climb out of a river to run down the bank to catch up with your dry bag as it floats away downriver?

Got the image? Now think middle of the winter with a foot or two of snow on the ground.

I watched my dad do it years ago on the AuSable. Thanks but I will tie my dry bag from then on.

As I recall it was a garbage bag.

-Axiom- said:
Agree, but as long as it's floating you can get it back.

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Have you ever had to climb out of a river to run down the bank to catch up with your dry bag as it floats away downriver?

Got the image? Now think middle of the winter with a foot or two of snow on the ground.

I watched my dad do it years ago on the AuSable. Thanks but I will tie my dry bag from then on.

As I recall it was a garbage bag.

-Axiom- said:
Agree, but as long as it's floating you can get it back.

The Fishing Pollock

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 25, 2021

Thanks for all the info guys. I went with 2 of these as I will use them for other trips.
Lightweight Dry Sack

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Thanks for all the info guys. I went with 2 of these as I will use them for other trips.
Lightweight Dry Sack

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