Luggage/packs/duffels

[rusty_tlc]

Originally Posted by NorCalDoug

rusty's a pretty "fastidious" fella...if you know what I mean...

NTTAWWT.

[Bogo]

In the back of my pickup, I use Pelican cases to keep stuff dry and dust free. When hiking I'll go to dry sacs. What I like about pelican cases is they don't get pin hole leaks that need patching. On the other hand they are heavy, and don't squish into places. When I do use dry sacs in the back of the truck, I stuff them into duffels and still try to keep the water off them by tarping/etc. With just pelican cases back there I just let the rain fall on them.

[GeoRoss]

I have had great luck these bags from TNF.



I probably have lived out one of them for over a year while doing field work. Never had a problem, it is dirtier and scuffed, but has survived multiple overseas flights w/ 70llbs of gear, thrown in the backs of trucks, strapped to roof racks, etc.

Even knowing that, for the stuff that has to remain dry, I suggest and use a dry bag that river runners use. Those things rock for keeping stuff dry.

[Corey]

I bought a Cabelas Ripcord a month or so back.
At first I did not like it as it does not have a "floor" in it.
I am use to an old duffel that was my dad's that is around 50 years old or so.

But once I packed this new duffel, it took shape and it is pretty nice.
One external pocket that I can keep a headlamp, knife, and other stuff handy in.

Ripcord

I got the large one in green.

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by GeoRoss

I have had great luck these bags from TNF.



I probably have lived out one of them for over a year while doing field work. Never had a problem, it is dirtier and scuffed, but has survived multiple overseas flights w/ 70llbs of gear, thrown in the backs of trucks, strapped to roof racks, etc.

Even knowing that, for the stuff that has to remain dry, I suggest and use a dry bag that river runners use. Those things rock for keeping stuff dry.

I've got an older XL version of this one. Unfortunately the seam thread gave up/rotted...even though it hadn't seen that much use and was well taken care of. NF wants $35 plus shipping both ways to fix it. Which is total BS. NF used to honor their guarantee but not since they went public and got even more arrogant.

Sorry...no more NF products for me.