Sealine dry portage bag question

[Microtus]

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

 

[Cruiser]

The tech dimensions seem to give all the pertinent info .... https://cascadedesigns.com/en-ca/pr...4jMkL9c2BUlc07-CA6h7l0a0oyakLd0GzumdvZ4UHhZHj

 

[Microtus]

Ahhh, found it in facts and documents.

All of the dimensions we list for our roll-top dry packs and duffles are the dimensions of the product when it has been properly sealed (tops rolled down three times and secured).

 

[recped]

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.

 

[Patrick Corry]

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.

 

[ErktheRed]

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.

 

[Microtus]

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.

 

[recped]

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.

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).