Overboard Bags

[lukewhiting]

I have a 30l rucksack dry bag from them & it's a great all round bag!! Will hold off a lot of spray!
Would never put it in water though as it had LOADS of wholes in the bottom.

On the bottom corner the seem came apart. Told overboard & they sent me a whole new one for free!

I now have two dry rucksacks!

[thomas]

Why did you put your valuable phone in a product with out testing it first? would have taken 5 mins to stick a sheet of paper in it then shove it in the sink, you can't really expect them to reimburse you.

Lifeproof cases are very good but even they say to test their product before relying on it and can't be held responsible for damaged phones, else everyone who dropped their phone down the bog would go out and buy a Lifeproof case and claimed it leaked.


I have few of these in various sizes on the boat...

Karrimor | Karrimor Dry Bag | Outdoor Equipment

An emergency one with first aid kit, travel towel etc, we use one for day to day stuff and also great to put the wet stuff in on the way back from the beach, I know they work as they are a bugger to get the air out of.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by thomas

Why did you put your valuable phone in a product with out testing it first? would have taken 5 mins to stick a sheet of paper in it then shove it in the sink, you can't really expect them to reimburse you.



Lifeproof cases are very good but even they say to test their product before relying on it and can't be held responsible for damaged phones, else everyone who dropped their phone down the bog would go out and buy a Lifeproof case and claimed it leaked.





I have few of these in various sizes on the boat...



Karrimor | Karrimor Dry Bag | Outdoor Equipment



An emergency one with first aid kit, travel towel etc, we use one for day to day stuff and also great to put the wet stuff in on the way back from the beach, I know they work as they are a bugger to get the air out of.

Disagree. It's sold as waterproof so it should be.

If it isn't, ie you send it back undamaged and they test it by operating it properly and if it doesn't work, they should pay up.

People can't just buy one and pierce the bag!!!!

[mick]

Double zip lock freezer bags are as good as anything

[thomas]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Disagree. It's sold as waterproof so it should be.

If it isn't, ie you send it back undamaged and they test it by operating it properly and if it doesn't work, they should pay up.

People can't just buy one and pierce the bag!!!!

Trouble is there are many different meanings to waterproof, on their website it says it's foul weather and spray proof so no different to the pocket on my jacket where my phone has lived dry for years, this bag is not rated to be submerged or sat in water for any length of time.

Regardless, he should have tested it first.

[mick]

I would not rely on a lifeproof case I think they use Gortex over the mic & earphone.
And yes test 1 st.

[Lee argyle]

Originally Posted by thomas

Why did you put your valuable phone in a product with out testing it first? would have taken 5 mins to stick a sheet of paper in it then shove it in the sink, you can't really expect them to reimburse you.

Lifeproof cases are very good but even they say to test their product before relying on it and can't be held responsible for damaged phones, else everyone who dropped their phone down the bog would go out and buy a Lifeproof case and claimed it leaked.


I have few of these in various sizes on the boat...

Karrimor | Karrimor Dry Bag | Outdoor Equipment

An emergency one with first aid kit, travel towel etc, we use one for day to day stuff and also great to put the wet stuff in on the way back from the beach, I know they work as they are a bugger to get the air out of.

So from your logic I guess you test your new flares and epirb after purchase..............lol

[Poly]

Originally Posted by Lee argyle

So from your logic I guess you test your new flares and epirb after purchase..............lol

Or by yours you wouldn't check your vhf or compass when you buy?

Suspect they will replace the bag but not contents unless they make any such guarantees!

[Lee argyle]

Originally Posted by Poly

Or by yours you wouldn't check your vhf or compass when you buy?

Suspect they will replace the bag but not contents unless they make any such guarantees!

But I never expressed an opinion, I just commented on Thomas's logic

I would however suggest there's a sensible 'middle ground'

[thomas]

Originally Posted by Lee argyle

So from your logic I guess you test your new flares and epirb after purchase..............lol

Ok, I'll admit it, I don't test my new flares, but I do basic checks on my gear and make sure my boat hasn't got a hole in it before I set off!!!! I've also been know to manually inflate a new life jacket to make sure that doesn't leak too.

I should point out that once you set a flare off they are a bugger to find and never work as well again, other things are easier to test

[mick]

Originally Posted by thomas

Ok, I'll admit it, I don't test my new flares, but I do basic checks on my gear and make sure my boat hasn't got a hole in it before I set off!!!! I've also been know to manually inflate a new life jacket to make sure that doesn't leak too.

I should point out that once you set a flare off they are a bugger to find and never work as well again, other things are easier to test

[Mollers]

Use a bit of common lads. If the foldy type only have a couple of folds, they're not gonna keep much out. If they are well folded and tight, they should be good up to, but not including full submersion. I wouldn't trust one on deck for a lengthy passage when some sea is likely. Ideal for a sunny jolly to the beach.

In years gone by, we've used rubble sacks taped up with gaffer tape, then stuffed them in the console. It worked. Tuff plastic storage boxes with taped on lids are OK, as long as they're strong enough not to crack when bounced about.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Use a bit of common lads. If the foldy type only have a couple of folds, they're not gonna keep much out. If they are well folded and tight, they should be good up to, but not including full submersion. I wouldn't trust one on deck for a lengthy passage when some sea is likely. Ideal for a sunny jolly to the beach.

In years gone by, we've used rubble sacks taped up with gaffer tape, then stuffed them in the console. It worked. Tuff plastic storage boxes with taped on lids are OK, as long as they're strong enough not to crack when bounced about.

The Bouncing about bit....for any and all kit is to absolutely avoided.And is easily sorted by by some decent "Padeye's" securely fitted to the Deck,and a Good Strong elasticated Cargo Net!or Two
Simply THE BEST bit of kit you will ever get for load carrying!
On Rough weather passages it's a must! And a big safety bonus too!The last thing you want
is trying to secure loose kit in a BIG Sea!
As for waterproof containers I have some peli's for valuables..some Quality fold over dry bags which I then put inside Large 1.6mx.8m really Heavy duty black bags and tape em up.
I pay £1.00 ea for these and they Work!.....
Anybody need want some let me know.

[jambo]

Yea agree with Mollers on this one Ouse goo dry bags inside heavy poly bags taped and have the cargo net.


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[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Maximus

The Bouncing about bit....for any and all kit is to absolutely avoided.

We're a bit more extreme down this way. If we lashed our kit down to a point where there was zero movement, it would risk damaging stuff with bar tight lashings.

BBQs are the PITA. Mine has it's owned dedicated rubble bucket drilled for drainage.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Mollers

We're a bit more extreme down this way. If we lashed our kit down to a point where there was zero movement, it would risk damaging stuff with bar tight lashings.

BBQs are the PITA. Mine has it's owned dedicated rubble bucket drilled for drainage.

Extreme? ...Oh yeah...I forgot about your Oppo loosening YOUR Jerry Cans overboard last year!
You ought to try it..That's the whole point of using "elasticated Cargo nets"..It works!

[Solent Bombard]

Originally Posted by 250kts

At last years Southampton Boat Show, I purchased a couple of bags from Overboard.
The large one I have used as a large general bag, never really exposing it to harsh or very wet conditions.
Today, I needed somewhere to keep an IPhone and car keys whilst out on the water.
Waterproof, my ass!! I now have a dead iPhone and key fob is drying out!
I shall be visiting the stand in September for reimbursement of the damages .....
Steve

So how do you expect to prove that the phone was in the bag at the time it was damaged.
They may replace the bag as a goodwill gesture but the phone I'm sure you will no have leg to stand on.

[Solent Bombard]

Originally Posted by thomas

Ok, I'll admit it, I don't test my new flares, but I do basic checks on my gear and make sure my boat hasn't got a hole in it before I set off!!!! I've also been know to manually inflate a new life jacket to make sure that doesn't leak too.

I should point out that once you set a flare off they are a bugger to find and never work as well again, other things are easier to test

Class answer absolutely pissing myself

[Nick Hearne]

I bought a Lifeproof and tested it as instrutions, but when a took a dip dinghy sailing it leaked and killed my iphone
I now use my one Idry or have bought some of these which are cheep and work well 6M WATERPROOF DIRT SNOW PROOF TOUCH PROTECTIVE CASE COVER FOR IPHONE4 4S 5 BLUE | eBay

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

I bought a Lifeproof and tested it as instrutions, but when a took a dip dinghy sailing it leaked and killed my iphone

Just out of interest, did you buy it direct from LifeProof (genuine), or was it a cheap one from EBay (impressive looking fake)?

There are a lot of knock off out there, which are tempting but I wouldn't trust them! As far as I know there is nowhere selling cheap genuine LifeProof cases.