Hello Bett, I discovered your channel recently and I have to say you do an amazing job sharing your experience. I have hiked, & paddled for over 40 years and am a "gear pig". I find something new or a reminder in almost every one of your videos. Gret job! and Thank you.
Iam in love with the dry bags with valves, have not tried the zenbivy ones, but i use a couple of 3FUL 15d drybags with a 1 way valve, and love them, they are the ultra light type, a bit delicate but they have a 30d model too, i use them fro trekking/mountanieering. They deal with the internal block problem with a internal kind of foam/mesh.
My tent lives in a dry bag. The original bag it came with disintegrated and I found a dry bag about the right size and it is just brilliant. With the purge valve I can squeeze excess air out and make it much easier to stow in vehicle or boat. This tent is pretty old (30+ years) and a 3.6kg alpine tent. I will dissolve some silicon sealant in white spirit and give it the sil-nylon treatment in a few days as is did finally leak a little in a night of torrential rain just before the start of autumn.
A situation like that I think makes sense particularly since you found one about the right size. For me frequently the tent is wet and stuffing a wet tent in a dry sack is the worst.
I noticed the trips listed behind you on your whiteboard... you coming to Happy Valley? Not much of a river scene IN Happy Valley..... although it's a quick shot over to the Willamette & Columbia RIver. Oh not Happy Valley, Oregon? haha. I have quite a few Sea to Summit dry bags and also love the eVent Compression bag for my sleep quilt. Will have to look into ZenBivy as well. Glad it got your nod of approval.
Right after I emailed you, I ordered their 15L and compression cap for my sleeping bag. I just loaded it in there a few days ago as I was gathering gear and my first impression is that I really like it. I leave for the trail in a couple days so I'm interested to see how it holds up on my short backpacking trip, but I have a hard time imagining I'll have any issues. I plan on using the bag both for my sleeping bag when backpacking, and kayak use. I definitely love the purge valve over my sea to summit bags. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up. As you mentioned, one of the best things about these bags is the separate compression cap, I've never been a fan of stitched compression caps.
I'm new here thanks for sharing info on dry sacks/bags....I'm a avid bush Walker/hiker in Tasmania and I've had my zenbivy bed for a year and now I'm interested in a dry sack...but I'm scratching my head on a topic I need help with after watching your video here, appreciate the help and you know your stuff....I've been packing my zenbivy light bed into a sea to summit compression bag but when I RUclips zenbivy dry sack a video comes up from zenbivy and they are stuffing a quilt inside of a sea to summit compression sack....so tell me why do we need to buy a zenbivy dry sack or compression caps it's doing my head in....as being a local here in Tasmania it sucks because I have to wait on shipping etc and I don't want to get a dry sack then re order another product on top of shipping....will the dry sack be enough for a light quilt bed or do I need the caps....there is a debate on zenbivys website but the compression sack I have now off sea to summit works fine so do I need them and if so why ?
If you have the sea to summit compression dry sack you could totally use that. You don’t HAVE TO use the zen bivy bags. But here are a few things, you may be aware of, you may not. The advantage of the zen bivy sacks is that they don’t use a membrane (eVent in the sea to summits) to vent air. They actually have a purge valve so they drain air much faster. You can turn any zen bivy bag into a compression bag by adding the compression caps, but you could also use them on their own. The compression caps will make them pack smaller though. The zen bivy bags are seam welded instead of seam taped… they will last longer and be more water proof. But you can always use what you have.
@@AdventureOtaku yes I'm aware of the difference but as a hiker the waterproof part doesn't phasee I'm not crossing rivers or lakes with a massive pack on etc or using my kayak....I'm just confused on why zenbivy uploaded a video with a sea to summit bag but sell better bags and haven't uploaded a video yet....I'm asking will a dry sack compress better because of the valve instead of a normal sea to summit compressing bag I gather it will but the money and time what would be the difference in size etc I just won't know until I try I gather ?
I can’t speak to why they used sea to summit in a video, maybe the video was made before they made their dry bags. In theory the compression sack with a purge valve will get the packed bag smaller, but in practicality it is probably a small difference.
The big issue I have with Zen Bivy is they don't yet come over here, as I am in the position of wanting to buy dry bags, I have a few but not enough yet. I know of them from there Sleep systems and reviews. Like Reeds for you Zen Bivy are the same for me, the shipping would be incredibly expensive along with import duty added on top. Hopefully they will be shops over here that will then in time take them one. As I have recently seen the big Yeti bucket you have for sale over here.
I’m a little confused… the link you provide are for their dry sacks, and it seems like they’re intended for sleeping bags / tents / mattresses. Am I wrong ? Hope so as I’m in the market for a few new bags
@@AdventureOtaku I used to do the same but I rolled once in the surf and swamped the hull. The stove rope wicks were soaked with salt water and that sucked. I have bagged them ever since but the angled nature of the stove pieces chews up dry bags. I wrap them in kitchen towels now before I bag them but that tripled the volume because I generally bring multiple stoves. 😫
Yeah, I should have said, my stove is wrapped in a bandana, in a pot, in a bag. the delta hatches are pretty dry - don't get me wrong there is always some water! - but compared to some they are very good. Evan after rolling, there is only a little water. But I hear you, that would be a concern.
I pack my Whisperlite in a small drybag to prevent any possible salt water contact. We leave our Whisperlite exposed to rain etc. so fresh water contact does not seem to be a concern. What am I missing?
@@brianboechler8494 Packing stoves in a dry bag is essential IMHO. The sharp angles of the stoves chews up dry bags so I wrap my stoves with something before I put it in a dry bag to save my bags from that failure rub point.
Hello Bett,
I discovered your channel recently and I have to say you do an amazing job sharing your experience. I have hiked, & paddled for over 40 years and am a "gear pig". I find something new or a reminder in almost every one of your videos. Gret job! and Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Iam in love with the dry bags with valves, have not tried the zenbivy ones, but i use a couple of 3FUL 15d drybags with a 1 way valve, and love them, they are the ultra light type, a bit delicate but they have a 30d model too, i use them fro trekking/mountanieering.
They deal with the internal block problem with a internal kind of foam/mesh.
I haven’t seen those, but Ill check them out.
My tent lives in a dry bag. The original bag it came with disintegrated and I found a dry bag about the right size and it is just brilliant. With the purge valve I can squeeze excess air out and make it much easier to stow in vehicle or boat. This tent is pretty old (30+ years) and a 3.6kg alpine tent. I will dissolve some silicon sealant in white spirit and give it the sil-nylon treatment in a few days as is did finally leak a little in a night of torrential rain just before the start of autumn.
A situation like that I think makes sense particularly since you found one about the right size. For me frequently the tent is wet and stuffing a wet tent in a dry sack is the worst.
I noticed the trips listed behind you on your whiteboard... you coming to Happy Valley? Not much of a river scene IN Happy Valley..... although it's a quick shot over to the Willamette & Columbia RIver. Oh not Happy Valley, Oregon? haha. I have quite a few Sea to Summit dry bags and also love the eVent Compression bag for my sleep quilt. Will have to look into ZenBivy as well. Glad it got your nod of approval.
Yeah… Labrador….shhhhhh.
Right after I emailed you, I ordered their 15L and compression cap for my sleeping bag.
I just loaded it in there a few days ago as I was gathering gear and my first impression is that I really like it. I leave for the trail in a couple days so I'm interested to see how it holds up on my short backpacking trip, but I have a hard time imagining I'll have any issues. I plan on using the bag both for my sleeping bag when backpacking, and kayak use.
I definitely love the purge valve over my sea to summit bags. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up.
As you mentioned, one of the best things about these bags is the separate compression cap, I've never been a fan of stitched compression caps.
Yeah, I need to order the 15 liter cap. Super happy with them!
I'm new here thanks for sharing info on dry sacks/bags....I'm a avid bush Walker/hiker in Tasmania and I've had my zenbivy bed for a year and now I'm interested in a dry sack...but I'm scratching my head on a topic I need help with after watching your video here, appreciate the help and you know your stuff....I've been packing my zenbivy light bed into a sea to summit compression bag but when I RUclips zenbivy dry sack a video comes up from zenbivy and they are stuffing a quilt inside of a sea to summit compression sack....so tell me why do we need to buy a zenbivy dry sack or compression caps it's doing my head in....as being a local here in Tasmania it sucks because I have to wait on shipping etc and I don't want to get a dry sack then re order another product on top of shipping....will the dry sack be enough for a light quilt bed or do I need the caps....there is a debate on zenbivys website but the compression sack I have now off sea to summit works fine so do I need them and if so why ?
If you have the sea to summit compression dry sack you could totally use that. You don’t HAVE TO use the zen bivy bags. But here are a few things, you may be aware of, you may not. The advantage of the zen bivy sacks is that they don’t use a membrane (eVent in the sea to summits) to vent air. They actually have a purge valve so they drain air much faster. You can turn any zen bivy bag into a compression bag by adding the compression caps, but you could also use them on their own. The compression caps will make them pack smaller though. The zen bivy bags are seam welded instead of seam taped… they will last longer and be more water proof. But you can always use what you have.
@@AdventureOtaku yes I'm aware of the difference but as a hiker the waterproof part doesn't phasee I'm not crossing rivers or lakes with a massive pack on etc or using my kayak....I'm just confused on why zenbivy uploaded a video with a sea to summit bag but sell better bags and haven't uploaded a video yet....I'm asking will a dry sack compress better because of the valve instead of a normal sea to summit compressing bag I gather it will but the money and time what would be the difference in size etc I just won't know until I try I gather ?
I can’t speak to why they used sea to summit in a video, maybe the video was made before they made their dry bags. In theory the compression sack with a purge valve will get the packed bag smaller, but in practicality it is probably a small difference.
@@AdventureOtaku I'm going to order a dry sack and see what it's like with the different bag and valve thanks for your help love from Tasmania 🥾💪🍻😎👍
The big issue I have with Zen Bivy is they don't yet come over here, as I am in the position of wanting to buy dry bags, I have a few but not enough yet. I know of them from there Sleep systems and reviews. Like Reeds for you Zen Bivy are the same for me, the shipping would be incredibly expensive along with import duty added on top. Hopefully they will be shops over here that will then in time take them one. As I have recently seen the big Yeti bucket you have for sale over here.
You should reach out to the company and see if they plan to be in shops over there and what the time frame would be.
@@AdventureOtaku Never thought of that. I will do. Thank you.
I’m a little confused… the link you provide are for their dry sacks, and it seems like they’re intended for sleeping bags / tents / mattresses. Am I wrong ? Hope so as I’m in the market for a few new bags
Now im confused. They are links for their dry bags. What are you looking for? If not bags for gear that keep things dry…..
Do you pack your stoves in a dry sack?
Nope. Usually in a pot, which is in a mesh bag. On this last trip I couldn’t find my mesh bag.
@@AdventureOtaku I used to do the same but I rolled once in the surf and swamped the hull. The stove rope wicks were soaked with salt water and that sucked. I have bagged them ever since but the angled nature of the stove pieces chews up dry bags. I wrap them in kitchen towels now before I bag them but that tripled the volume because I generally bring multiple stoves. 😫
Yeah, I should have said, my stove is wrapped in a bandana, in a pot, in a bag. the delta hatches are pretty dry - don't get me wrong there is always some water! - but compared to some they are very good. Evan after rolling, there is only a little water. But I hear you, that would be a concern.
I pack my Whisperlite in a small drybag to prevent any possible salt water contact. We leave our Whisperlite exposed to rain etc. so fresh water contact does not seem to be a concern. What am I missing?
@@brianboechler8494 Packing stoves in a dry bag is essential IMHO. The sharp angles of the stoves chews up dry bags so I wrap my stoves with something before I put it in a dry bag to save my bags from that failure rub point.