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Simple question that google isn't answering. I'm looking at the sealine portage packs (Pro Dry pack) and trying to determine which size to order. They list pack dimensions but I don't know if that is the folded up and sealed dimension. I assume it is but assumptions tend to bite ya. TIA
 
You should probably buy the biggest available (110/115 litre) then add a smaller (60/65) one to your collection. Not as your main pack but for secondary use consider one of the many duffle style bags. You can spend a lot to get one that has waterproof zippers or get the much cheaper roll top. Duffle style is relatively new, lots of companies now offer them but you need to check them out in person because many of them do not seal very well.
 
I use the 70 liter, older version (when I'm not going traditional with a Duluth style pack). It fits all my gear including food, but it's often time consuming to get it all packed efficiently. Were I to purchase another I would get the larger version. Rather than having a hard-stuffed, rigid pack I prefer one that's moderately filled and easily rolled and buckled. I prefer to double portage carrying the canoe and only a light backpack with day food and essentials on the first trip, portage pack and hopefully nothing in my hands for the second trip. A larger bag allows that second trip with no dangling items flailing about hanging off the portage pack.
 
I have the Pro Pack in 70L also, I’m mixed between wanting the larger size or my set up as it is. The pack itself I really like, and I have a couple other Seal Line portage packs while my wife uses a 60L ( I think) from MEC. That was a lot cheaper but the quality is nice, plus she wanted the yellow. It has multiple grab handles which is something I notice I’ll blindly search for in my pro pack, at times. The padding on the waist and shoulder straps are very comfortable for long portages. The only downside is that I went with the olive color and wish I went orange, you need a flashlight to search the inside even in broad daylight.
 

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I went ahead and ordered the larger ProPack, at the moment I don't recall if it was red or yellow but I figured brighter is better. I ordered a thwart dry bag for maps and permits as well as one for my phone at the same time. I already have a couple smaller dry bags so held off on the 60L pack for now. I need to load the canoe for trips while doing local stuff and see how it works out and if changes (probably) need to be made.

Thanks for the input, folks.
 
ErktheRed said:
I have the Pro Pack in 70L also, I’m mixed between wanting the larger size or my set up as it is. The pack itself I really like, and I have a couple other Seal Line portage packs while my wife uses a 60L ( I think) from MEC. That was a lot cheaper but the quality is nice, plus she wanted the yellow. It has multiple grab handles which is something I notice I’ll blindly search for in my pro pack, at times. The padding on the waist and shoulder straps are very comfortable for long portages. The only downside is that I went with the olive color and wish I went orange, you need a flashlight to search the inside even in broad daylight.
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The person or persons responsible for the colour selection at MEC need to be replaced, they are obviously colour blind!

The quality of the gear is mostly very good but the colours......yuck! This applies to virtually all the MEC branded gear (and much of the clothing).
 
@recped perhaps but to each their own. Luckily, there’s plenty of other brands out there making gear, both bold and drab.

My old boss was color blind and it was a little annoying at times. No fault to him. He’d often replace my climbing lines for work but the ropes I chose from his photos were never what I received. 😂
 
I'll get my first chance to use it in early June. I'm planning a 3-4 day trip to the Sylvania Wilderness area. Lakes weren't originally in my game plan, but I have a fondness for smallmouth bass. Worst case is I end up wanting a second canoe.
 
Our 115L Pro is still going strong. Very comfortable and huge. I see they're 120L now, which can be a better thing.
They do seem to work better the fuller they are.
 
I had a Sealline Black Canyon 60L, and gave it away... it was about the right size for me for a 5 day summer trip, but at 6lbs or whatever, entirely overkill... I also didn't like the lack of pockets (I know... it's a dry bag. But it's nice to be able to get to your water, snacks, etc, without opening the pack.) I've gone back to using a 90L ultralight pack with a 30L dry bag inside for my sleeping gear and clothes... most everything else can get wet without much pain... and my food's already in another smaller drybag.
 
I'm on my 2nd 115 liter Propack. I tied grab handles between the D rings in the back, where I slip my paddles. Sealine also make a rolltop duffle, which can be tossed on top of the first pack, with the paddles helping to hold it in place. Of course, my spine is severely compressed at the L4-L5 section, so I don't know how much longer I'm going to keep this up.
 
Paddlinhal said:
I'm on my 2nd 115 liter Propack. I tied grab handles between the D rings in the back, where I slip my paddles.
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I'm on my second also. In addition to the grab handle, I have two straps going all the way around the pack through the various d-rings, with a Fastex slider for adjustment. That allows you to pick up the loaded pack without stressing the shoulder strap attachments (my first pack started leaking there--warrantied) or the side tie-downs. I usually pack the pack sideways in the canoe, and it really facilitates grabbing it--you're not relying on the glued junction of the pack straps, just the strength of the strap going entirely around the pack.
 
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