| OverBoard Ninja Duffel Bag (expedition sack) |
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| Written by Danny Penman | |
 Some women have a handbag fetish, Newsmonster has a rucksack
fetish. Rucksacks are wonderful
creations (and obviously perfect for carrying big loads over rough terrain) but
they have one drawback: it's a pain to get at the stuff inside. No matter how
well you pack, it always seems that the important things that you need RIGHT
NOW are at the bottom. Rooting through a large rucksack countless times a day
can be a total pain in the neck. If you are into mountaineering and have the luxury of staying at a basecamp, then a top opening expedition bag is the perfect solution. You can't carry them long distances by hand, they're designed for hauling stuff around in cars, trucks, and on the backs of donkeys etc to a basecamp. Obviously, most end up hauling stuff to the Lake District in the back of a VW Golf..... Most expedition bags cost over £100, which seems a little steep for what is, in effect, a tube of cloth with a zip across the top (you are paying for that ‘coveted' North Face or Berghaus name, of course). If you don't want to get ripped off then Over-Board, makers of superb waterproof bags, now produce a range of expedition bags. The Ninja Duffel Bag holds 130 litres of gear, is completely waterproof, and costs a reasonable £60. It's made from super tough ‘military grade' waterproof cloth with sealed seams throughout. Instead of a zip across the top it has a special seal that's simple and watertight. To test its waterproofness we threw it in a bath of water for half an hour, stamped on it and left it out in the rain. It kept everything nice and dry. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites           |
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