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Double ended dry bag

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PostedNov 12, 2023 at 4:47 pm

I made this for carrying my chair on top of my backpack.

The pack I have has a single strap over the top. Most of the time this has worked fine, but occasionally, the chair would work its way to one side and need adjusting.

The reason for the double ended dry bag is first of all, to keep the chair dry.

But also, having a handle on each end allows me to keep it centered.

The silver you see showing through the .51 DCF is the reflexit I use in the chair when it’s chilly.

Weight of the bag, itself, .7oz, 19g

David Thomas BPL Member
PostedNov 13, 2023 at 12:19 pm

Wow, that’s crazy light!  Great job.  I saw the thread title and thought the two ends were for better access like for food or clothing.

PostedNov 13, 2023 at 12:47 pm

Awesome!

Bikepackers often use the double ended Drybag for a handlebar bag (although you’d want somehting more abrasion resistant), but for the same reason, if you have something strapped crosswise, it’s nice to be able to stuff the bag from both sides, to keep it evenly balanced both in weight  and in firmness.

 

PostedNov 13, 2023 at 5:52 pm

Thanks.
Yeah, the .51 DCF is more of a lightweight material than would be practical in the long run.
I wasn’t sure if anyone made a double ended drybag already. Apparently, they have.

I did find the dule end dry bags for bikes. Who knew.

Chris K BPL Member
PostedNov 14, 2023 at 7:35 am

I wonder how this would work strapped to the side of a backpack for layers or misc small things, in lieu of lower side pockets.

PostedNov 14, 2023 at 8:02 am

Chris, why would you want a double ended bag if you have it strapped vertically?
the only reason I see for a double ended bag is to balance the load left to right for horizontal carry.

For vertical carry, I’d just take a single ended bag. Lighter and easier to make, and no risk of stuff falling out the bottom.

or perhaps I’m misunderstanding what you meant?

Chris K BPL Member
PostedNov 14, 2023 at 9:43 am

No, you’re probably right. Just spitballing. Was thinking you wouldn’t have to pull out everything to get to that one thing on the bottom… I sometimes have more room to strap things to the sides of my pack than top or bottom.

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