Bushwalk Australia

I got a Seat to Summit Stopper Dry Bag which has worked in a short gorge hike. But next month I'll be doing a far more serious hike: Bookookoorara Ck that will put the dry bag under a real test. To make sure my camera and phone won't get damaged by a possible water leak I need a waterproof pouch as a second layer of protection.

I found this on eBay:

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Are they good enough?

Cheers!

Thats the million dollar question (or $3.90 question).
Personally a good quality proper roll top dry sack would be and is my choice.

Should be....your only swimming across the pools surface not diving to the bottom. Still double bag everything though.
Watch out for inquisitive eels.
It on this summer's to do list.
Enjoy the rock hopping & swim throughs.

I bought an identical one at a similar price overseas, they're cheap for a reason - the plastic is brittle and won't last very long in use. I only got a week or two out of it before the corners started to crack and it was useless as a waterproof bag. I've been using a sea to summit since which is far more flexible and has no signs of damage after a similar amount of use.

I can't say it's exactly the same but it's identical colour and design, so I'd be wary.

I would probably go for a second proper roll top dry bag - the cheap items like this will probably last the trip but not much more. Just remember that most dry bags are not rated to be submerged (believe it or not). Depending on how you are carrying it, leave some air in it so it will float.

If you want to access your items more easily, take a look at an Aquapac or similar (Large Camera Carry Case type is the one I use - large enough for my phone and small camera). I am onto my second one in 10 or so years - the corners on the first eventually did crack but it took a fair bit of use. I have used it on its own in plenty of places that involved gorges and water (plenty of spots in Karijini, the Kimberley and the top end). The strap is long enough to be slung over your shoulder messenger-bag style so if you have to swim etc it can more or less stay out of your way and it doubles as my "man bag" when on things like kayak and dive trips to keep my valuables together. I do not use it for taking photos through though ... there are far better options ...

https://aquapac.net/store/shop/waterpro ... large-448/

If you live in Brissy I can potentially lend/give you a bag - I am using the Aquapac after Christmas but I have a variety of dry bags/water proof pouches (including some cheapies that I suspect I will never use). PM me if interested ...

ofuros wrote:1. Still double bag everything though.
2. Watch out for inquisitive eels.
3. It on this summer's to do list.
4. Enjoy the rock hopping & swim throughs.

1. Yes I will. Just in case due to the nature of the hike. Two dry bags (1 x 20L + 1 x 5L for the sensitive equipment, plenty available on eBay, I had to get rid of a Chinese made one I used in the Upper Portals 2 years ago, one swim was enough to leak the whole bag. I won't be a cheap *&%$#! with dry bags this time). I won't bother with a waterproof pouch. Don't feel 100% confident with them. A digital SLR ruined by water is something that would really upset me.
2. That would be the icing on the cake. I hope to snap some nice shots of our aquatic friends.

3. Cool, enjoy your trip. I am planning to go late January. Fingers crossed it will be a storm-free w/end.

4. Thanks!

CasualNerd wrote:I can't say it's exactly the same but it's identical colour and design, so I'd be wary.

Yes thanks, I indirectly replied to your comment in my last post.

lseries92 wrote:I would probably go for a second proper roll top dry bag - the cheap items like this will probably last the trip but not much more. Just remember that most dry bags are not rated to be submerged (believe it or not). Depending on how you are carrying it, leave some air in it so it will float.

If you live in Brissy I can potentially lend/give you a bag - I am using the Aquapac after Christmas but I have a variety of dry bags/water proof pouches (including some cheapies that I suspect I will never use). PM me if interested ...

Interesting! Finally after doing more online searching:

1. Sea to Summit 20L stopper, which I have already.
2. Put all the stuff in a compactor bag. I came across a post where the guy recommended the use of a garbage compactor bag securely tied even in the event of full immersion, which proved to be 100% leak free plus the cost being basically minimal!

Thanks for the offer though, much appreciated.