Recommend a waterproof backpack?

[The_Perfect_Sandwich]

I’m going on a little holiday to Menorca and I’ve read that coastal walks are a highlight. I’d like to be able to get in the sea whenever I like, which means I want a waterproof backpack that’ll carry hats, suncream, phones, water bottles etc.

It needs to be submersible, not just rain resistant.

Any recommendations?

[Nuisance Value]

Why not get a normal one and use a dry bag inside it? Something like the Alpkit airlok, but go outdoors sell them too.

Only thing is that unless you squeeze the air out they would add some buoyancy.

I've used them camping and canoeing and they are truly submersible

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[Kris]

Here you go

https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/Dry-Bag-Rucksacks.html

Lomo are an excellent company I've been a customer of theirs for years buying all sorts of Water sport related kit off them and have never been disappointed.

[canuck]

Why not get a normal one and use a dry bag inside it? Something like the Alpkit airlok, but go outdoors sell them too.

Only thing is that unless you squeeze the air out they would add some buoyancy.

I've used them camping and canoeing and they are truly submersible

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I would follow this advice. Why you ask... because wearing a submersible / dry bag backpack with make your back hot and sweaty. I’d rather wear a breathable comfortable back pack and keep the dry bag inside it.

[Saint-Just]

This^

[smalleyboy1]

Have a look at Ortleib who also are well know for waterproof bags

[VDG]

+



Job done!

[magirus]

I use Exped dry bags, absolutely 100% waterproof. A large as a bag liner and smaller sizes for other bits. The best/worst test was a ride back from Reeth to Durham on the mountain bikes after an overnighter, 5 hours of torrential rain and sleet through water at times axle deep. Everything in the Expeds was bone dry.

[The_Perfect_Sandwich]

Thanks everyone! There are some mesh backpacks on Amazon for sensible money. This may be the way to go!


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[PickleB]

Have a look at Ortleib who also are well know for waterproof bags

+1...see Backpacks. For travel to an from a boating holiday I used to use an Ortlieb X-Plorer (other sized are available).

[-=Mike=-]

Been using the alp kit gourdon for a few years now. Superb quality and never let me down.
https://www.alpkit.com/products/gourdon-20

[racingclub]

Been using the alp kit gourdon for a few years now. Superb quality and never let me down.
https://www.alpkit.com/products/gourdon-20

I've had great customer service from Alpkit with bits I've bought over the years.

I've had odds & sods replaced or sent FOC - tips to my Alpkit carbon sticks for example.

[Tifa]

Kriega.

100% waterproof.
Un-kill-able.

[Bobbyf]

I use Exped dry bags, absolutely 100% waterproof. A large as a bag liner and smaller sizes for other bits. The best/worst test was a ride back from Reeth to Durham on the mountain bikes after an overnighter, 5 hours of torrential rain and sleet through water at times axle deep. Everything in the Expeds was bone dry.

You should try riding up here in the winter when the weather is bad!


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[Volvomanuk]

Buy a cheap rucksack waterproof it your self.

Just got my lad a new one for school just treated it totally waterproof.

Fabsil works a treat.


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[catch21]

I use one of these for sea swims. I tow it behind me. It fits easily into a rucksack, can swallow a 32L Deuter rucksack and has been 100% waterproof and durable. all this for just over £20. I also use it for sea kayaking and snorkelling. A really nice bonus is that you can turn it wet-side in when you've finished swimming to hold your wet stuff in the rucksack for your trip home. Big enough for a full size wetsuit etc.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/ortlieb...50-59l-p216719

[Jambo]

Another vote for Alpkit here.

I've had the biggest Gourdon for a good few years now, reliable and no issues.

[Andrew S]

Overboard, excellent bits of kit and excellent customer service. I have a few items from their range.

https://www.over-board.co.uk/backpacks.html

[rodia77]

This can double as fishing gear.