Anyone have any personal experience/recommendations for waterproof bags (plural) around the 90-120l mark?
I've a couple of trips planned this summer where I'll be making use of a FrontRunner rack on the FL2, with a 270 awning and Oztent. Ideally I would like to pop the camp chairs, Oztent stretchers and the mattresses on the roof as well as they're light but relatively bulky, so am looking at probably 3 bags around 100cm x 30cm or thereabouts.
Current favourite is the ARB Cargo Gear Stormproof 110l (I can get a small discount on ARB stuff) as it's pretty much bombproof for waterproofing
The Handiworld HandiDuffle (Halfords) also seems a decent option, although these are intended to be stowed inside a larger shell so are less waterproof.
Any other suggestions? I really want to go with 3 bags around this size rather than one whopper of a bag as it gives me flexibility when it's just me and I have less kit to carry, plus loading/unloading is simpler with these single bags.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
18th May 2022 1:27 pm
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18th May 2022 3:47 pm
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First place I looked was 4x4Overlander, but nothing jumped out I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
18th May 2022 4:56 pm
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I used these when I have the D4 with prospeed rack. Good value, and they have things on them so you can strap or tie them down. You can even convert them to a rudimentary rucksack in an emergency.
I had 4 on the roof, side by side. Kept bedding and spare clothes, and tarps etc in them. They never let any water in on several long European roadtrips.
Alpkit stuff in general is great value. I know these are a bit smaller but you can just have more of them - it's more flexible D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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18th May 2022 5:16 pm
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I've not used these guys but they were highly recommend by someone on FB, also a member on here I'm sure. I got a price for a new cover for the RRT and it was very reasonable, I just need to drop the old one off to get an exact price. I'm sure they'd be able to do something bespoke if there wasn't anything on their site.
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LT
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NoDo$h wrote:
First place I looked was 4x4Overlander, but nothing jumped out
Brendan may still be able to point you in the right direction though.
I have seen some seriously heavy duty waterproof bags that were being used on a boat I was on when fishing on the Fraser River in British Columbia. Apparently they were what the whitewater rafters use.
Might do the trick, but the "rafting bags" were seriously tough.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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18th May 2022 6:00 pm
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For waterproof bags I wouldn’t see by Ortlieb.
Not sure if their largest bag meets your requirements though.
Lots of great suggestions there - thanks folks! Off to do some bimbling through spec pages etc.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
18th May 2022 8:17 pm
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@ No Dosh
I would be interested to see your set up with the 270 Awning etc on the FL2, Ive just got a straight 2.5 x 2 side awning on my FL2 but probably going to add side panels to it for extra protection from wind and rain.2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
Awning currently on schedule to get thrown on a boat from South Africa for July delivery. Front Runner rack just loaded into a UPS van in Germany, so hopefully end of next week if the customs gods smile on me, but more likely early June.
I'll update with pics as I go.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
19th May 2022 7:52 am
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19th May 2022 10:56 am
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19th May 2022 11:49 am
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Possible budget option is Decathlon.
My mate has a Decathlon oilskin material backpack he uses when bodyboarding at the beach with his kids and thats proper waterproof.
Not sure about size/quality compared to OP links though.
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