[Paddlewise] Wet DryBags

From: Steve Jernigan <jernigan_at_chester.uccs.edu>
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 11:53:06 -0600
I can't recall seeing much discussion on this, and so would like to solicit
some advice from the good folks on this list. I have used one of the
roll-top backpack/drybag things without problem for flatwater pursuits.
However 5 or 10 minutes immersion in flowing water and exposure to sundry
accompanying riverine forces allowed enough river into my bag to dampen the
contents, which included some sthuff which I had REALLY hoped to keep dry
(that's why I put it in the drybag in the first place, right?).
No real problem THIS TIME, but . . .
So. Question then: when it really must stay dry, wadda ya do? Must I
"double-bag" everything for insurance? Any drybag style clearly superior?
Any dryness prayers or appeasements to the river gods I need to invoke?
TIA!
ByeBye!
S. 
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