ARB Storm Bags

[kenallwine]

I was wondering if anyone knows of any alternatives to the ARB Storm Bags? My wife and I like them but wondering if there is a cheaper (just as good solution). We would be using something like this for our upcoming road trip. We would be looking for a bag with shoulder straps and is "storm proof".

[SunTzuNephew]

How about plain old river bags? Durable, waterproof, not terribly expensive


http://countycomm.com/cargo.html

[nwoods]

NorthFace makes some awesome dry bags too, probably not any cheaper. Check out Whitewater Designs, Watershed, Sea-to-summit, SealLine, or REI for other options

[UNI]

Check out SealLine its what we use.

[762X39]

I'll second on SealLine. I always have one packed with a change of clothes down to the shoes when I am out and find them to be rugged w/o overkill.I have seen them with handles (pack size) and find their construction to be heavy duty enough to be effective.

[bomar]

Bass Pro has some of all sizes.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...SSSELL_PRODUCT

[R_Lefebvre]

I have used one of the large non-waterproof roof basket bags that you can find. The cheap ones, made out of Cordura. But then I put all my gear into Sealine bags. So, the Sealine bags are waterproof, and the cordura bag contains everything, and takes the brunt of whatever you can throw at them. This worked out great for me.

[cruiseroutfit]

The SealLine stuff is very hi quality and truly water proof, but when you start comparing the prices of apples to apples (duffle versus duffle), they are not really any cheaper than the ARB Storm Bags. I will say that the ARB product is designed for tossing up on a roof rack or in your trailer, not strapped to the side of a J-Rig down the Colorado

[mmccurdy]

The SealLine stuff is very hi quality and truly water proof, but when you start comparing the prices of apples to apples (duffle versus duffle), they are not really any cheaper than the ARB Storm Bags. I will say that the ARB product is designed for tossing up on a roof rack or in your trailer, not strapped to the side of a J-Rig down the Colorado

I agree.... I have an ARB storm bag and it works well. It's about the same price as other comparable-quality options, and it's made of seemingly more abrasion resistant material.

I have a SealLine Bag that I use for smaller items and it seems very, very waterproof -- it is air tight when closed -- but I'm not sure how the larger ones would hold up on the rack assuming they're made of the same type of rubberized material.

FWIW, I also have a North Face "dry bag" and it's really not waterproof at all in the same way -- no roll-top closure, and I would definitely not trust it up on the roof in a downpour.

[762X39]

I have used one of the large non-waterproof roof basket bags that you can find. The cheap ones, made out of Cordura. But then I put all my gear into Sealine bags. So, the Sealine bags are waterproof, and the cordura bag contains everything, and takes the brunt of whatever you can throw at them.

This seems like the best idea. I have a roof bag that is about 15 years old. It isn't totally waterproof but it stops the bugs and grit from hitting the bags inside.My SealLinebags stay in good condition and the gear gets to where it is going.