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lol "Soup Nazi" ??!
Luggage/packs/duffels
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lol "Soup Nazi" ??!
"NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!!!!!"
Not to burst everyones bubble- but most of these are "water resistant" and not Waterproof. I cant justify the connotation of "expedition worthy" without that.........even if the buckles and zippers are strong enough to carry an extra 20lbs worth of watersoaked gear.
Theres slim pickins for durable-waterproof gear.
Theres slim pickins for durable-waterproof gear.
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The North Face used to have a bag for expeditions called the "Water Duffelo". They stopped selling it because it was expensive enough that nobody bought it. My buddy has two of them. They are waterproof, but at the cost to buy them, nobody went for it.
My big bags of clothes (a-la Doppelduffel) will go inside my Cruiser, and will not get soaked. Other stuff like sleeping bags, blankets, tent etc will go on the roof rack. Sterilite/Rubbermaid containers will hold all that stuff and will keep it dry.
My big bags of clothes (a-la Doppelduffel) will go inside my Cruiser, and will not get soaked. Other stuff like sleeping bags, blankets, tent etc will go on the roof rack. Sterilite/Rubbermaid containers will hold all that stuff and will keep it dry.
I use Texsport dry sacks I got from Walmat for stuff that HAS to stay dry. They also keep stuff dust free. Black Rock tested and approved for dust, Rubicon tested for wet.
Cheap and effective.
You could always put them inside an expensive duffel bag if you wanted.
Cheap and effective.
You could always put them inside an expensive duffel bag if you wanted.
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Went hiking and bouldering with my new maxpedition "Gearslinger Monsoon" pack today. It carries loads well, and low center of gravity. I experienced freedom of movement while bouldering that I had not experienced before with dual shoulder strap packs.
Mine is the Gearslinger Monsoon, and I added the FR-1 pouch to the right side, attached with two long 'Malice straps'. The FR-1 pouch serves as an advanced Medical Kit with everything from anti-biotics to suture kits, to bandages.
Mine is the Gearslinger Monsoon, and I added the FR-1 pouch to the right side, attached with two long 'Malice straps'. The FR-1 pouch serves as an advanced Medical Kit with everything from anti-biotics to suture kits, to bandages.
Unless you are in a very wet location, I don't see how "waterproof" is relevant.
I do a lot of stuff in my open top FJ40. water proof=dust proof. A clean dry sleeping bag is a wonderful thing after a long day on the trail. It's also nice to have a pair of under wear that isn't full of grit and dust.
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rusty's a pretty "fastidious" fella...if you know what I mean...
NTTAWWT.rusty's a pretty "fastidious" fella...if you know what I mean...
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.