jrb compression sack

**canoebie** · 04-03-2010, 11:58

Sea to Summit has Sil bags that are more water resistant. Not sure how small they go though. I have used their products canoeing and have been very impressed.

Very few bags are truly waterproof. So much depends on closure and that is a user issue. The only things I think are absolutely waterproof are boxes with rubber rings and mechanical closures. Such are made for electronics, cameras and so on. I refer to the bags I use canoeing as "splash proof" so as not to set expectations too high and as a way to encourage folks to do everything possible to keep their stuff dry. Otherwise, they can get really sloppy with their paddling thinking everything is "waterproof."

Double lining really makes a difference as well. Just my $.02.

**Just Jeff** · 04-03-2010, 18:40

I think I have the link on my other computer...I'll post it if I can find it.

**pazza** · 04-04-2010, 10:00

Thanks for your help! Was just wanted to know if I need an extra stuff sack for thr UQ in my pack incase of heavy rain. Most other items have waterproof bags.

So I am happy to leave as is.

Dave

**Just Jeff** · 04-04-2010, 10:30

I made a mistake...it's on jwbasecamp, not on Jason Klass. Here's the link.

http://jwbasecamp.com/Articles/DryGear/index.html

**titanium_hiker** · 04-04-2010, 22:39

eh, it's my beautiful beautiful down quilt, and I'll stick it in a garbage bag as well just for peace of mind. a couple of grams for a dry quilt? I'll happily carry that.

TH