LL Bean Waterproof Sling Pack

[Matt Tucker]

Anyone mess with one yet?

[matt boutet]

I got to play with one a bit last summer.

[David Anderson]

I’ve been hanging out for one as well, but it’s not on their website yet.. 🙁

Are they in the stores ?

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A picture is thousand words that takes less than a second while a thousand words is a picture that takes a month.

[David Anderson]

Ahh, found them on-line –

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=63689&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&from=SR&feat=sr

Looks good for a camera.

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A picture is thousand words that takes less than a second while a thousand words is a picture that takes a month.

[Tim Angeli]

I love using my Fishpond bag as a sling pack to carry my fly boxes and spare spools/reels, but I would really like to make the step to dSLR where I would need to protect my gear by going to a waterproof pack.  I really liked the Simms Hip Pack (http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/dry_creek_chest_hip_pack.html).  Looks like the other waist option now is (http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/dry_creek_flats_pack.html) or going the backpack route with (http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/dry_creek_day_pack.html).

Any thoughts on the LL Bean pack vs. the Simms?  I love my Simms gear, which causes me to lean toward the Hip Pack.  I’d love to know what you all think.

Thanks in advance,
Tim

[Matt Tucker]

Just got the pack in the mail.

[Steve K.]

I’m partial to the “roll top” design as opposed to zippers. Easier access and just as watertight in my opinion. Here’s a good selection of roll top packs. I especially like the Aquaknot:

http://www.thewaterproofstore.com/backpacks.html

[Zach Matthews]

The Simms Dry Creek Roll Top might just be the best of both worlds.

http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/dry_creek_rolltop_backpack.html

[Matt Tucker]

Used the pack today, as i took my daughter fishing and wanted to carry some extra clothes for her along with photo / video gear.

[Steve K.]

Matt,

Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts. I’m anxiously watching this….Thanks again.

[Matt Tucker]

I had to test the bag a little more — considering I had about $2k of AV gear in it yesterday when on the stream.

I filled the bag’s compartments with toilet paper.

[David Anderson]

Thanks for the test Matt – looking forward to checking out the video.

For the record, I think the only gear I would truly trust for submersion and camera gear is from Pelican, but lugging one around is a real drag unless you’re on a boat.
I was interested in the LL Bean pack for protecting gear from the rain, so it may yet fit the bill..

William Joseph still have a waterproof pack coming out and that may be worth a look as well – though one wonders when it’s coming because the website has said ‘coming soon’ forever..

www.dsaphoto.com

A picture is thousand words that takes less than a second while a thousand words is a picture that takes a month.

[Matt Tucker]

I am going to check out Sagebrush Dry Goods next, in search of the perfect bag.

[Matt Tucker]

I can’t seem to figure out how to embed video on Zach’s board.

[David Anderson]

Thanks for posting the Video & review Matt – very interesting.

I think your shower test is enough to convince me my cameras would stay dry in the rain with the pack.
Not sure what to make of the submersion test – maybe your applied more pressure holding the bag under than it would normally be subjected to ?

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A picture is thousand words that takes less than a second while a thousand words is a picture that takes a month.

[Matt Tucker]

Yeah, i wasn’t quite sure about it too.

[matt boutet]

Thanks for the test results Matt-

[David Anderson]

the Lowepro dryzone gets good reviews,

On both the Lowpro Dryzone packs I’ve had the zippers would separate under any pressure.
My camera gear is heavy, so maybe I was overloading ?

I wouldn’t recommend them just the same.

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A picture is thousand words that takes less than a second while a thousand words is a picture that takes a month.

[Ronnie Moore]

William Joseph still have a waterproof pack coming out and that may be worth a look as well – though one wonders when it’s coming because the website has said ‘coming soon’ forever..

I emailed William Joseph about their Hydro waterproof series. It seems like it has said coming soon for years on their website. Here is the response.

“Yes it has been a very long time, we are just about finished with them so hopefully they will be available by June. Are new website will be done in February and at that time it will have more info on them.”

Thanks

Paul Swint

William Joseph

Sales Manager

[Tim Angeli]

Anyone have any idea what happened to this LL Bean waterproof sling pack?  It appears to no longer be available (on-line at least).  I’m assuming they discontinued it.

Also, anyone have any further info on when William Joseph is planning to release their Hydro series?

Thanks,
Tim

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