Thread: waterproof classing

My personal experience with the overboard bag was that during extended trips water would almost always find a way in on rough days or during surf launches but this was due to consistent water being directed towards the duffel water proof roll whilst on the back of the kayak. They might be able to sustain a quick submersion as sated but placing weight on them whilst in the water, would always lead to ingress. This problem will not occur in the hatch however condensation is always something to consider. The ratings i believe are just are brand specific at-least in the case of overboard products, if you can find something with a IP code (ingress protection rating) it is a much more standardised and intern reliable indication of the products waterproof/resistant rating. Another thing to look at with the fabric style dry bags is the water proof rating of the fabric anything over 10,000mm should be adequate. (10,000mm = water resistant to 10,000mm or 36ft of water for ever 24hr period)

Nick

I've got one of these Caribee Expedition Waterproof Bag 50L - Black, its great, has been rained on overnight many times and withstood someones leaking uht milk from the top of an enclosed trailer, my bag was on the bottom, inside it i have a number of nylon dry bags to seperate my gear, they are a great invention

im looking at getting one of these

Waterproof Duffles

Originally Posted by ng95

My personal experience with the overboard bag was that during extended trips water would almost always find a way in on rough days or during surf launches but this was due to consistent water being directed towards the duffel water proof roll whilst on the back of the kayak. They might be able to sustain a quick submersion as sated but placing weight on them whilst in the water, would always lead to ingress. This problem will not occur in the hatch however condensation is always something to consider. The ratings i believe are just are brand specific at-least in the case of overboard products, if you can find something with a IP code (ingress protection rating) it is a much more standardised and intern reliable indication of the products waterproof/resistant rating. Another thing to look at with the fabric style dry bags is the water proof rating of the fabric anything over 10,000mm should be adequate. (10,000mm = water resistant to 10,000mm or 36ft of water for ever 24hr period)

Nick

Thanks Nic it wont be going in the hull it will be going on the back of the Kayak behind the seat where the bungee cord is...although im only really doing flat water stuff not ocean going or rapid stuff.

mmmm maybe I should look at something else then

although I just watched the video on their website that says they use the international scale for water rating so I dont think its brand specific...

I used the ninja duffel on the back of mine for all my camping gear, spare clothes/towels and food. Whilst water did intrude it wasn't really enough to worry about given the duffels contents. There would really only be 50-100mls in there after constant splashing for 10-15kms. I suppose what I'm trying to get at is the duffel is really only water resistant, and i personally wouldn't place valuables in them without first putting them in there own bags/cases. You can't go wrong with the overboard products in terms of quality though.

Nick