Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 09:56:13 -0500
Reply-To: mcneely4@COX.NET
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Looking for a cargo bag
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Here is a link for the Watershed bags: http://www.drybags.com/
---- Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> years ago, I got a "Sherpak Go! 7 Roof Bag BLACK". it held up for a long
> time and was waterproof and was the perfect size for the front roof
>
> Karl
> 1981 Westy "Jenny"
> 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
> Wilmington, DE
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
>
> > I think we are talking about different bags. You spoke of your bag as
> > being from GoWesty. Mine were bought directly from Watershed, and are not
> > marketed as automotive cargo bags. They are marketed mainly to canoeists
> > and rafters as dry bags, but they open and close along the length of the
> > bag somewhat like a giant "zip lock baggy" rather than rolling down from
> > one end. Getting the knack of how to properly open and close them takes a
> > bit of practice, but they really keep the water out. I drove through
> > really heavy downpours on Raton Pass and in Wyoming without getting my
> > stuff wet.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> > ---- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:
> > > Maybe improved, but we drove through a tstorm and had an inch of water
> > inside the bag. The ends of the tie down shredded in the wind, by the way.
> > >
> > > Karl Wolz
> > > Sent from my electronic umbilicus
> > >
> > > On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:15 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > The only problem I have had with the "Watershed" bags is that they
> > seal so tightly, and it is impossible to squeeze ALL the air out, that when
> > I drove from Oklahoma to 11k feet, they swelled up like a balloon. Also,
> > there was some condensate in the bags when they got cold, but not enough to
> > get stuff inside wet. But they are pricey.
> > > >
> > > > mcneely
> > > >
> > > > ---- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:
> > > >> I have a GoWesty bag designed for over the cab. Supposed to be
> > waterproof. If I had used a pillowcase, at least the water would have
> > drained out!
> > > >>
> > > >> Fail.
> > > >>
> > > >> Karl Wolz
> > > >> Sent from my electronic umbilicus
> > > >>
> > > >> On Aug 8, 2013, at 6:31 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> I have two "Watershed Zip Dry Bags." I don't find the url handy,
> > but I'm sure you can find it by googling. mcneely
> > > >>>
> > > >>> ---- Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > > >>>>
> > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4347&category_id=325&category_parent_id=
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Stephen Engel <sengel543@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>>> Double bag with Glad Contractor Bags ~ $1. ;-)
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>> Steve 87 Syncro GL
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>> Sent from my iPhone
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>> On Aug 8, 2013, at 6:47 PM, Gilles H Turmel <
> > gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA>
> > > >>>>> wrote:
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>>> Hi,
> > > >>>>>> I’m looking for a waterproof cargo bag for an 89 Westy Syncro.
> > Any
> > > >>>>> suggestions?
> > > >>>>>> Best regards.
> > > >>>>>> Gilles Turmel
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> --
> > > >>>> Tom Buese
> > > >>>
> > > >>> --
> > > >>> David McNeely
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > David McNeely
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
> >
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David McNeely
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