anyone a proponent for those weatherproof ‘dry’ duffels? If somebody is frequently changing out by boat/launch they are a nice option. Guy Cottin makes a nice one. A friend of mine had one made by grundens that had straps on it that one could use to wear as a backpack too.
Having something with wheels does make the best sense if someone is routinely using airports though…
Northface makes a great dry duffel I have two they have held up great. You can wear them as a backpack which is nice too!
[QUOTE=rshrew;176160]Northface makes a great dry duffel I have two they have held up great. You can wear them as a backpack which is nice too!
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/base-camp-duffelmedium-cww2[/QUOTE]
A cheaper, more spartan version:
I don’t have a large one, but I have a 5 litre dry sack/go-bag I take with me to keep my wallet, credential, DP cert, etc. Has a clip you can attach to pfd if necessary.
[QUOTE=Quimby;176163]I don’t have a large one, but I have a 5 litre dry sack/go-bag I take with me to keep my wallet, credential, DP cert, etc. Has a clip you can attach to pfd if necessary.[/QUOTE]
http://www.nrs.com/product/2974/nrs-hydrolock-grommeted-dry-bag
I use the xs size to carry car keys and a phone when kayaking, you can clip the end into the shoulder strap of a pfd. I learned the hard way to keep keys dry, they now all have a feckin’ chip in them and you can’t just go the hardware store to get another cut.
That’s it! Except for the grommets and clear side. Great bag.
[QUOTE=jdcavo;176154]I’ve always used hockey bags, they are huge and built to take abuse, they also come with wheels. The only drawback is compartments are minimal. They may also run a bit cheaper than a comparably sized rolling “duffle.”
http://www.hockeygiant.com/wheels--bearings----misc--hockey-bags-wheeled-hockey-bags.html
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/closproteq-eb.html[/QUOTE]
I hadn’t even thought of that, even with all the guys in my family (including a son) who play.
For ease of use and durability, I really like the Mountainsmith Travel Trunks. The XXL for less than $70 should carry absolutely everything you would need and last a really long time. Totally over-engineered. http://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Travel-Trunk-Black-Large/dp/B0037WNCD0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452565400&sr=8-1&keywords=mountainsmith+travel+trunk
The NRS dry duffels, as noted above, also are pretty much bulletproof, but not as user-friendly or easy to lug, in my experience.
I bought 2 dry bags eight years ago made in USA at West Marine in Seattle. Pretty much water tight. Big enough to haul a months worth of gear. Good enough to crew change in the surf in Barrow or a soaking skiff ride. I’m down to using one bag now & my son who’s 19 & in the industry too is using my other bag. Both holding up exceptionally well. I have never carried a suit case on a fishing boat, tug or ship. Old fashioned I guess