Re: [Paddlewise] Wet DryBags

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 16:13:46 -0700
Steve Jernigan wrote:
> 
> 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, 

Never put any of my drybags to the surf test, but it is tough for me to imagine
much leakage IF the closure has at least three full wraps.  Only if it is
"pressure cycled" in the water deeply enough to "burp" and "inverse-burp" can I
imagine more than a teaspoon getting inside.

Check the bag for leaks.  Gotta have a second hole to get much inside.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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