waterproof box/bag for camera in a drift boat
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Wondering what insight the board might have regarding waterproof and accessible (that is easy to get a camera in and out of) containers for a DSLR in a drift boat. Considering a top loading Pelican Box, a second Simms boat bag or the like, etc. Thank you for your thoughts.
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I keep getting holes in any waterproof bags I own, I’m starting to get frustrated with them in general.
I’ve used a Pelican box in rafts and drift boats and I really think they are the best. And, they really float!
x3 for the pelican 1450, i can fit a dslr, 70-200mm with hood reversed, 17-40mm, 50mm, plus a flash and a case with cf cards.
Picking up the Pelican vibe loud and clear. Thanks, y’all. Follow up question, though… have you used the top load version? model 1434, I believe? Again, thanks everyone.
I really like the pelican with the dividers. figure out what size you need and go one larger would be my advice
I like the pelican 1510. It fits well in a driftboat and you can pack a ton of stuff in it. Gives you lots of options with all the space. Plus it is carry-on size. So, when you travel you can put reels, etc in there also.
Brilliant suggestions, guys. Truly appreciate the recommendations and your time.
Corey, the 1510 looks like it’s the ticket. Thanks.
The 1450 is great and I own one (it’s survived several overseas trips, and my dad drying to back over it with a john deere tractor, although it is slightly less than water tight now), but i can’t imagine hiking very far with it like Steve’s photo shows.
Im going to echo what Zach and Eric pointed out if your still shopping.
1st) I have the 1450 and love it
2nd)I am considering a larger model
3rd)I have more packs and bags I can shake a stick at including a toploader pelican for when in my kayak. It functions where the 1450 doesnt.And I still dont have a bag, pack, or case that meets every need.
I have done some bushwacking carrying the 1450. Its doable and if the risk of water damage, falls is fairly high I’ll use it, but only if I really feel I need it.
I’ll leave it at home to. As Zach said, one of the bigger inconviences is getting into whatever, getting your camera and taking a pic. I’ve yaked a lot of water with the 1450 at hand, lid open because I wanted quick access. Makes you wonder why your “protecting” your gear in a Pelican in the first place.
Guess what Im saying is, you have to start somewhere and the 1450 is one very good place to start. But I would take some time and think about the different ways you expose your gear to risk and what else you may want/need.
Larger is a good bet to, but the more your “able” stow, to more you will. There may and likely will be times when you really dont need the kitchen sink.
This one has a lot of travel time on it plus a few dunks, it all stayed dry. Mr preference is the smaller more compact offerings, easier to transport and handle.
Its a Pelican 1050, you can stuff a spare batt. and a couple of 52mm filters in there as well.
A good price online at a site titled “Case Club”.Has anyone used or seen one of the Dan Bailey Waterproof boat bags that the offer…looks like a good solution.
<cite> @ZachMatthews said:</cite>
FWIW I prefer the Patagonia Great Divider series of bags for all boat use.Bringing this back up because I noticed that Sierra Trading Post has the old Great Divider on sale right now. It is a great bag – great for fishing stuff, boat bag, canoe bag, camera bag, etc. Price is $139, but STP will normally give you an extra 20-30% off if you sign-up for a mailing list.
Also, they are kind of obscure, but a company called Sagebrush Dry makes some truly impressive actual dry bags, both for cameras and otherwise (they don’t look like much from the pics, but they are really well built).
<cite>@corey kruitbosch said:</cite>
I like the pelican 1510. It fits well in a driftboat and you can pack a ton of stuff in it. Gives you lots of options with all the space. Plus it is carry-on size. So, when you travel you can put reels, etc in there also.I’m with Cor here. Lugged this thing all over the world. It fits into a Pataginia blackhole bag if you need to put it on your back. I’ve used the Patagonia great divider, works good for minimal gear but it really lacks padding and room for my personal needs. Also, the Patagonia waterproof pack is great and has a small camera pad’d insert.
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