Date:         Fri, 9 Aug 2013 10:28:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Looking for a cargo bag
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
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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
>