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PostedSep 24, 2012 at 2:50 pm

I hitchhike and camp for 6 months out of every year and want a waterproof bag that I can put my internal frame backpack in. I want to be able to set it down on wet ground while I hitchhike when it is raining. The other purpose for this item would be to be able to set my backpack outside my tent in a rainstorm while I sleep. I have historically used plastic trash bags, but I want to buy something a little more durable. The bag would have to be rather large as my backpack is 5000 cubic inches. Price is not a concern.
Does anyone know if such a product exists? I see buckle down waterproof storage bags for camping often, but have never found anything big enough to fit my entire backpack into.

PostedSep 24, 2012 at 2:56 pm

Have a look around at sites specializing in boating like kayaking.
They need larger dry bags because everything they are carrying might get dunked.

Eric Lundquist BPL Member
PostedSep 24, 2012 at 3:14 pm

Other than purpose built drybags as has already been mentioned, you could also look for 6mil bags. A local asbestos abatement contractor would likely sell you some or you can get them here Pack Liner. They’re much more resilient than garbage bags and can easily be mended with duct tape. You could probably get a cuben fiber drybag custom made by one of the cottage manufactures who specialize in cuben fiber.

PostedSep 24, 2012 at 4:59 pm

What about making your own bags? The advantage would be that the bags would perfectly fit your pack without a bunch of excess heavy plastic. I would think that a hot iron would work with some plastics, otherwise adhesive or tape.

Elliott Wolin BPL Member
PostedSep 24, 2012 at 5:07 pm

For really heavy duty waterproof bags check out Seal Line Baja dry bags, I get them on Ebay and use them for kayaking. I think there about the toughest made. They make really large ones. They are not cheap, but there are occasional bargains on Ebay, sometimes on the Milspec versions Marines use.

PostedSep 25, 2012 at 10:39 am

I will look into these options and find out what works best. What a helpful community; I appreciate all your responses, thanks!

Ben C BPL Member
PostedSep 25, 2012 at 10:51 am

I would look at the pack liners at Zpacks. They are custom sized. I bet Joe can make a light cuben dry sack to suit your needs.

PostedSep 25, 2012 at 2:48 pm

Just use a rubble sack, it will be far more durable than a normal rubbish bag, but still incredibly cheap and light weight. You could probably take a couple of spares and still be saving weight over a dry bag.

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