Hi guys,

I fish from a boat and sometimes (when sailing to my spot) my rucksack and/or carryall has to stand in the rain. A while back I bought the Solar SP barrow ruckbag and the SP carryall because I liked the quality of the bags and moreover:they are waterproof.

Today I found out that they actually are not waterproof.... The camera bag was wet, my powerbank was wet, my tackle box. Long story short: everything inside was damp, while I haven't opened up the bag in the rain.

So, got that off my chest. Brings me to the question:which luggage is truly waterproof? I am not talking about putting the bags in the water and keeping everything dry and i am aware of the Fox Aquos range and those of competitors, but I'm actually looking for luggage (carryalls and rucksacks) that is waterproof.

Thanks!

I wouldn't expect any of that luggage to be waterproof for long and I doubt they claim to be. Kayaking dry bags, or the carp equivalent form the likes of Avid or Wychwood would do the job.

In reply to Post #2
'SP BARROW / RUCKBAG
£119.99

FIND A STOCKIST
The ultimate storage system for every carp angler. Made from our ultra-hard-wearing, PU-backed,waterproof material with a waterproof, EVA base and unique, fold-flat internal organisers.'

https://www.solartackle.co.uk/products/sp-luggage-bags/sp-barrow-ruckbag

In reply to Post #3
Think I'd try to waterproof it with FABSIL or equivalent, rather than buy new gear. However, I'd call them to discuss it to try and get a refund/part refund.

In reply to Post #3
I use a pack liner for items I don't want to get wet. I'm past believing claims of anything being waterproof by now.

I have a pretty expensive camera bag made with waterproof material, waterproof zips, and a layered construction that should stop any water ingress. It still ships with an additional waterproof cover that the makers advise should be used in heavy rain

I would try a canoe sack as a liner if it's possible. Used it in the army for over 6 years from river crossings to 2 weeks solid rain in the highlands. Can be a bit unorganised because everything needs to be in 1 compartment unless you get a lid of different sizes. But you won't have to worry about wet gear again.

In reply to Post #3
Anything covered in zips is going to leak whatever the material

Buckets. Or waterproof tool boxes
Sacking things takes forever and hoping bags are waterproof on a boat is futile

In reply to Post #8
I'm very pleased with the Eva boxes of hammer tackle and forge tackle

In reply to Post #1
Get yourself a suitably sized divers dry bag or similar to put your bag in, they can be found cheap and are totally waterproof.

In reply to Post #1
when I went island hopping in the Philippines we bought some dry bags they are brilliant everything stays completely dry ebay sell them

In reply to Post #11
Thanks for all of your input guys. I have left Solar a message.

I think I will buy a waterproof kayak bag (found a nice one of a Dutch fishing brand that also has some pockets on the sides for non essentials) and some of the waterproof Eva bags you recommended.

In reply to Post #1
. . .buckets - 17l square ones . . .can never have too many!

With the internal trays and the ability to pack other mini buckets / bits they keep your gear damage and water egress free . . .

In reply to Post #3
Herein is a problem, the material may be waterproof, but zips rarely are, and water can get in through them, especially at the joins to the material, or even whete the zip starts and ends.

In reply to Post #14
Yes, absolutely true, but I found that parts were wet, where the water through the zips couldn't have reached.

I just bought one of these:

https://strategycarp.com/portfolio/waterproof-backpack

And 3 different sizes of the bags/pouches Kenny mentioned:

https://www.forgetackledirect.com/products/forge-tackle-eva-classic-bag-xl