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#40110 02/15/2015 01:04 PM
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I will be traveling to the BVI for the first time in March to take sailing lessons. I plan on taking a carry on bag only, however my current bag is hard sided and will be an issue when it comes to stowage. Any recommendations on a soft sided durable carry on dry bag at a reasonable price?

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check with the TSA website about carrying on dry ice

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Go to a local shop and see what they have.

Wheels or no wheels is the biggest consideration.


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check with the TSA website about carrying on dry ice


Come back down from the higher altitude of the Grand Mesa and re-read the original post along with thread title. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

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be nice

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I was nice.


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A good sports shop like Sports Chalet in California should have a good selection..I saw a really nice dry bag packpack that would be ideal.

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LL Bean makes very durable bags. Both Dry bags and luggage. We ditched suitcases many years back and only use the LL Bean duffle bags. Less weight and easily stores anywhere on a boat or hotel. My wife and I have the XL bag with hard bottoms for the rollers and the kids have the Large bags. Depending where we travel, we may steal the kids bags, if we don't need all the space. For sailing, the XL is nice for snorkeling gear on the bottom. I have used the dry bag while kayaking with good results.

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Go to a local shop and see what they have.

Wheels or no wheels is the biggest consideration.
Not an option, Radford is a small town far from the sea. This would be an online purchase. No wheels, shoulder strap preferred. Seeking advice from the boating community that fly to a destination then get on a boat. This forum fits that need perfectly.

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We have used these bags from North Sails http://shop.yachtshop.ca/duffel-bag-north-sails-round-aramid/dp/7062
It is not a dry bag, but is made from sail cloth, water resistant and can be used for any sort of travel. If you want a dry bag they have many on their website to choose from as well. Have fun choosing.


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I'm happy with my Overboard 20L drybag backpack. I use that for my personal items and electronics. For clothing I use a wheeled duffel bag from Athalon that works fine. I haven't found my perfect wheeled duffel that wheels well, stands on its own and collapses well.

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I have a dry bag backpack made by Overboard that works well as a carry on and then we use to carry stuff ashore in the dinghy. Works pretty well.

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Amazon is your best friend. They have everything that you can think of.

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be nice


I was being nice. Note the smiley face at the end. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

If I wasn't being nice I would've put this there instead. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />

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North Face makes a wonderful bag. Backpack style shoulder straps and very durable. We now own 4 and use them for travel all over! Different sizes to choose from.

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thanks Kimber, to the OP Cabelas or any good sporting good store will have dry bags. They probably have dry ice as well <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

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Although a bit expensive, the "Sea to Summit" Hydraulic Dry Packs are 100% waterproof and will fit under the seat on most aircraft if you select the correct size and don't overpack. We have used this pack for swimming into the baths, etc. with much success.

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Try leisurepro.com, good selection and prices

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I have several Gill bags. They hold up well

http://www.gillmarine.com/se/browse/accessories/bags

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We love the North Face BaseCamp duffles. They are tough, waterproof and have backpack straps. (Waterproof as in it can rain on them, not waterproof like take them into the ocean.) They come in many fun colors. The small and medium have been successfully carried on United and Southwest. Lufthansa said the medium was too big for a carryon. They are kind of strict. I think they'd be good for carrying towels and stuff on the dinghy.
http://amzn.to/17h8p9M

We also carry a couple of very lightweight, cheaper dry bags for electronics that we always take to the BVI.
http://amzn.to/1CAshNI

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Why the need for dry bag? When I hear dry bag, I think canoe trip. Is what you mean by dry bag?

Last year, I fit most everything I needed in a Patagonia Half Mass bag. This year, my whole family is going, so we'll check a bag. I bought one of the big LL Bean duffles mentioned above.

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how about taking personal stuff into White Bay, we always use a dry bag.

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The Patagonia black hole bags appear to be very well made.

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GillyScott,
I use the Helly Hansen duffel line and they are bombproof and huge. I'll be taking the HH 90L to BVI in March with a Marmot H20 resistant backpack (Clearwater 35L). Helly Hansen also makes 30L and 50L sizes all with /backpack shoulder straps. One line is water resistance(what I use), the other waterproof but you will pay for it.
http://shop.hellyhansen.com/us/item/hh-duffel-bag-90l-67004/
http://www.amazon.com/Helly-Hansen-Duffel-Bag-Navy/dp/B00413PF20?tag=foodscatal-20


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