waterproof duffle bag recommendations

gaseousclay · November 11, 2020, 08:19 AM

I'm looking for a durable, waterproof duffle bag to use as an all-around bag and if need be, a bug out bag. I already have a couple of duffle bags, one is waxed canvas and the other is a Filson bag I got on clearance. The Filson bag is a basic canvas bag and likely made overseas, as opposed to their nicer MiUSA line of duffles. It'll do in a pinch but i've relegated it as a bug out bag for my 7 yo.

With that said, I've only looked at Ortlieb and Patagonia. Ortlieb seems to have a stellar reputation among gear heads who are into biking and camping. I like Patagonia but don't know anything about the quality of their bags.

Are there any other companies out there worth looking into? Ortlieb is at the top of my list so far and aren't terribly expensive, but I'd like to do more research and cover all my bases.

zoomie · November 11, 2020, 09:22 AM

Not everything needs to stay 100% dry. Get a (smaller) dry bag for the things that do, and put that in your current duffle.

https://www.rei.com/c/dry-bags

T. O'Heir · November 11, 2020, 02:42 PM

The wax will eventually come off canvas. Mind you, there is such a thing as waterproofed canvas. It's more water resistant than proof though. Think nylon.
Read see this?
https://travelgearzone.com/best-waterproof-duffel-bags/
"...bug out bag for my 7 yo..." For him or his stuff? Just curious. snicker.

gaseousclay · November 11, 2020, 02:56 PM

Quote:

"...bug out bag for my 7 yo..." For him or his stuff? Just curious. snicker.

For his stuff of course. I packed a bag for him last week in case I had to haul @ss to grandma and grandpa's farm post election. I only put clothes in there for him.

HiBC · November 12, 2020, 12:38 PM

Look to river tripper gear.

I've been out of it for quite a while,but try Northwest River Supply

I've owned some "Bill's Bags" that served me well.

A low cost workable option is trash compactor bags inside a common duffel/backpack.

ballardw · November 12, 2020, 01:42 PM

Waterproof as in "I dropped it in the river and took a while to recover" or "it's raining and I don't want my stuff to get wet while walking"?

Pretty big difference in "waterproof" definitions possible and use/need may require some additional information.

gaseousclay · November 12, 2020, 02:00 PM

Waterproof as in I don’t want my things getting wet in a downpour, or exposed to snow. Things I would put in the duffle include clothing, first aid kit, toiletries and food stuff.

HiBC · November 12, 2020, 02:19 PM

OK. River bags may be a bit overkill. For cheap,lightweight,practical,...I'd protect my gear with trash compactor bags and ziplock freezer bags within the pack
Those might (if you want) get protected/organized by a light stuff sack or two

You CAN get a truly waterproof river bag with pack straps. A bit heavy,not so good for load distribution,...a mediocre to poor backpack,but,submersible.

You can put a raincover on a pack,etc,but its hard to keep water from getting into a pack wih zippers,etc.

IMO,accept water can get in. But you can pack your gear to stay dry.

November 11, 2020, 08:19 AM	#1
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,210	waterproof duffle bag recommendations I'm looking for a durable, waterproof duffle bag to use as an all-around bag and if need be, a bug out bag. I already have a couple of duffle bags, one is waxed canvas and the other is a Filson bag I got on clearance. The Filson bag is a basic canvas bag and likely made overseas, as opposed to their nicer MiUSA line of duffles. It'll do in a pinch but i've relegated it as a bug out bag for my 7 yo. With that said, I've only looked at Ortlieb and Patagonia. Ortlieb seems to have a stellar reputation among gear heads who are into biking and camping. I like Patagonia but don't know anything about the quality of their bags. Are there any other companies out there worth looking into? Ortlieb is at the top of my list so far and aren't terribly expensive, but I'd like to do more research and cover all my bases.

November 11, 2020, 02:42 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	The wax will eventually come off canvas. Mind you, there is such a thing as waterproofed canvas. It's more water resistant than proof though. Think nylon. Read see this? https://travelgearzone.com/best-waterproof-duffel-bags/ "...bug out bag for my 7 yo..." For him or his stuff? Just curious. snicker. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

November 12, 2020, 01:42 PM	#6
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,411	Waterproof as in "I dropped it in the river and took a while to recover" or "it's raining and I don't want my stuff to get wet while walking"? Pretty big difference in "waterproof" definitions possible and use/need may require some additional information. __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

November 12, 2020, 02:19 PM	#8
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	OK. River bags may be a bit overkill. For cheap,lightweight,practical,...I'd protect my gear with trash compactor bags and ziplock freezer bags within the pack Those might (if you want) get protected/organized by a light stuff sack or two You CAN get a truly waterproof river bag with pack straps. A bit heavy,not so good for load distribution,...a mediocre to poor backpack,but,submersible. You can put a raincover on a pack,etc,but its hard to keep water from getting into a pack wih zippers,etc. IMO,accept water can get in. But you can pack your gear to stay dry. Last edited by HiBC; November 12, 2020 at 02:30 PM.

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November 11, 2020, 09:22 AM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,862	Not everything needs to stay 100% dry. Get a (smaller) dry bag for the things that do, and put that in your current duffle. https://www.rei.com/c/dry-bags

November 12, 2020, 12:38 PM	#5
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	Look to river tripper gear. I've been out of it for quite a while,but try Northwest River Supply I've owned some "Bill's Bags" that served me well. A low cost workable option is trash compactor bags inside a common duffel/backpack.

November 12, 2020, 02:00 PM	#7
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,210	Waterproof as in I don’t want my things getting wet in a downpour, or exposed to snow. Things I would put in the duffle include clothing, first aid kit, toiletries and food stuff.