Any recommendations/favorites - looking for a deck bag to hold a few essentials and conveniences. Needs to be dunk proof, is it a good waterproof zipper closure that makes such a small item so relatively expensive? Thanks - Dan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Sams Club and Costco have a two bottle fanny pack for <$10. Cut off the straps and drop in two brass grommets on each side to hold a piece of bungee with small SS hooks. The bottle pockets will hold a water bottle, Gatorade or VHF radio, The top mesh pocket is great for flares or whistle, the closed top pocket is where I keep the GPS and the big inner pocket is splash proof and will hold snacks, glasses, keys, etc. I've had mine for a couple of years and it's still going strong. I was it after every Saltwater immersion. cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net] On Behalf Of DANJW_at_aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 25, 1999 8:56 AM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Deck Bag Any recommendations/favorites - looking for a deck bag to hold a few essentials and conveniences. Needs to be dunk proof, is it a good waterproof zipper closure that makes such a small item so relatively expensive? Thanks - Dan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
At 09:39 AM 3/25/99 -0500, Bob Denton wrote: SNIP Cut off the >straps and drop in two brass grommets on each side to hold a piece of bungee >with small SS hooks. SNIP Sports Authority has plastic grommets. Perhaps these are a better choice. Bill *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
DANJW_at_aol.com wrote: > > Any recommendations/favorites - looking for a deck bag to hold a few > essentials and conveniences. Needs to be dunk proof, is it a good waterproof > zipper closure that makes such a small item so relatively expensive? Thanks > - Dan Yes, a waterproof zipper costs and adds to the $$$ you pay. But it is worthwhile. The best of the bags in my opinion are those by Long Haul Products, which is an off shoot of the Klepper Repair Service. The bags are intended for use as cockpit bags inside Kleppers and other foldables. There are grommets in each corner as well as webbing straps in the top two corners with snap buckles. It is made of heavy duty hypalon, arguably the strongest of materials better than anything nylon that is coated. It holds an amazing amount. I use mine mainly in my K-light and Nautiraid single between my legs as I do not like having anything beyond pump and paddlefloat on deck. But I do move it to the deck if loaded with camping gear and things in the cockpit. Costs around $85. There are now two different sizes. Phone 970-856-3662. http://www.klepperservicecenter.com. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:56:23 EST From: DANJW_at_aol.com Subject: [Paddlewise] Deck Bag Any recommendations/favorites - looking for a deck bag to hold a few essentials and conveniences. Needs to be dunk proof, is it a good waterproof zipper closure that makes such a small item so relatively expensive? Thanks - - Dan Dan, I just purchased a SealLine Deck bag (can't remember the "model" name or number). It has a (so far) waterproof or at least highly water resistant zipper with storm flap, bungies on top (especially nice if you cover up your forward deck bungies with the bag), D rings and bungie sections with clips to attach it to you boat, and a small mesh pouch on the front for wet-able things. It also has a plastic stiffener so it works more like a compartment than a "bag" on your deck. It also comes with a shoulder strap in case you want to use it for excursions or something. It took some thinkin' to get it attached conveniently to my boat (Dagger Edisto), as it's pretty wide. Since I have a relatively wide boat (24.25", I think), a really narrow boat might not fit it as well. Cost was reasonable (US$ 61.95), compared to the drycell deck bag pushed by Perception and Dagger (Aside: I know that Dagger and Perception are owned by the same parent company now, but has anyone noticed that their accessories are identical?) which goes for over $100, more for the map case and mesh bag. Cheers, Steve ============================== Steven Jarvis sjarvis_at_dicksonstreet.com Fayetteville, Arkansas USA ============================== *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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