Seattle Sports Explorer Dry Bag Review

Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

Russ
Marietta, GA

I hope you don't need more protection than this.

outdoorsman, practical, quality conscious, Former landscaper, prepared

Pros

UV Resitant, Abrasion resistant, Heavy duty construction, Price

SEP

2007

This bag has made me so happy. When I first got it, I was buying a Christmas gift for an employee who was a kayaker. I didn't even know dry bags existed until he asked for one, but as soon as I discovered them I picked one up for myself. I did NOT get the $100+ hard-case model that he wanted for his camera. I got myself the Seattle Sports Explorer Dry Bag.

I have rarely used it on the trail or in boats, but that's why I can give it a 5-star rating. This bag rode around in the back of a pick-up truck for 6 years. It has been over, under, in, and around all manner of lawn-mowers, chain saws, edgers, shovels, hoes, chemicals, rocks, and full Georgia sun. I bought it for that purpose, expecting that I'd have to buy a new one every year because that's clearly not an intended use, but it's still going strong. The 19oz vinyl coated nylon has a few places that are showing the abuse, but it is still completely water proof. (Ask me about the regrettable field test of that while fishing for King Mackerel in Charleston.) The design is not meant to keep out water when submerged. Mine floated when it went in the water, so I haven't tested that, yet, and I hopefully never will (but if I do, I hope I'm not in 60 feet of water).

If you are need of a good general utility dry bag, this is the one for you. If you aren't sure you need one, these are inexpensive enough to try out, and once you do you'll wonder how you ever got along without it.

It comes in several different regular sizes from 12.5" x 28" down to 7.5" x 15", and an extra long that is 9.5" x 37". The closure method is to roll the top down three times and then buckle the corners together, so keep that in mind when you're looking at sizes.

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Comments about Russ’s Review

We're a white water fam. We've been doing day trips but prob will do some longer ones. Dry bags are just what we need, and I'm glad you reviewed this brand.