#221229 - 04/09/11 01:06 PM
Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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Was Wondering What methods of water proofing your gear you all use besides Vacuum sealers? Personally I use lays of Plastic wrap Aluminum foil and ziplock bags. I tend to avoid Tapes and Adhesives as they melt in high heat and can react with what they are put on negatively.
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#221232 - 04/09/11 01:56 PM
Re: Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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I use ziplock bags, sometimes double, and various sizes of dry bags, which I discovered when I began sea kayaking. Neither works very well unless you close them up very carefully, but I am pretty sure that applies to any system.
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#221240 - 04/09/11 04:35 PM
Re: Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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I also use zip-lock bags, the "storage" type; they are a bit more durable. However, I find no matter how careful you are, movement tends to cause small openings that allow water in.
My favorite solution is to put the bags into screw top plastic containers of the type that COSTCO uses for many of its products. You can also find similar screw top containers in many dollar stores. You can also re-cycle some from products bought at your local grocery store.
Downside is that they don't pack as compactly and add some weight.
Edited by bws48 (04/09/11 05:01 PM) Edit Reason: fix typo
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#221241 - 04/09/11 04:39 PM
Re: Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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Crazy Canuck
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I always used plain old Glad freezer bags for backpacking. They're strong enough to serve as an emergency canteen or whatever. The generics are much less durable. For critical items, I would put one bag, sealed with a twist tie, into a second bag that was sealed the same way. Never had a problem.
For canoeing, I'd consider using my old Nalgene canteens in the same way. Sealed Glad bag inside, and close the lid. Plus, bonus points for extra flotation in the pack.
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#221254 - 04/09/11 10:20 PM
Re: Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/01/07
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Freezer bags, coated stuff sacks, roll-top dry bags if I'm expecting a dunking, and foil tape for long-term reserves.
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#221278 - 04/10/11 06:38 PM
Re: Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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Registered: 04/28/10
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Loc: Big Sky Country
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I use Aloksak bags, Ziplocks, vacuum bags and waterproof cases like Otterbox and Pelican. Depends on what I'm trying to keep dry. I also use Baby Soda Bottles and sample vials that I got from a chemical shop.
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#221307 - 04/11/11 07:32 AM
Re: Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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Great ideas thanks for all the input!
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#221316 - 04/11/11 01:07 PM
Re: Your Methods of Water Proofing?
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Registered: 06/24/09
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Loc: Kentucky
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Last year, while on vacation, I found these awesome bright orange swimmer's cases designed to keep personal belongings dry, but are perfectly sized to hold an altoids tin plus a few other items around the edges. Still playing around with that (and wishing I had bought more than just one of them ). As for in the pack, I am taking notes and plan to try out most of the options mentioned when the time comes. I figure ziploc freezer bags will be the way to go as I hope that between the pack rain cover and my own poncho that things will remain relatively dry. I hope I come out with at least a dry pair of socks anyway. Hmmm ... I sense some testing in the garden tub in our bathroom coming on. Great topic frisket.
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