How To Make Your Own Ultralight Dry Bag

[@5Komma5]

Too bad you did not upload more videos. Nice project. Recently bought a sowing machine to make a light weight custom tarp but I need to practice with smaller (cheaper) projects first. I will try this one. Thanks

[@JeffreyStylos]

Love the music. Watching gear making was never so relaxing.

[@davnadz]

I like your idea of a collar that tucks in.

[@WillN2Go1]

Great video. Excellent design, and lighter weight than the standard fold-ever-and-clip dry bag. I just made a dyneema drybag and I think I've proved that your method is more idiot-proof. Thanks! re: the sealant. For some reason I couldn't find mineral spirits, so I used paint thinner. Did this over two years ago, Worked great heavy use no problems.. I also prefer to buy the smaller 'toothpaste' sized GE 100% silicone tubes. I can't imagine ever using a full caulking gun tube of the stuff on my DIY projects, and I've found the smaller tubes a bit better in the long run not drying out. (One tip on all this stuff is to store them cap/lid down. And when you think it's dried up, just hand twist a drill bit through the plug.) What I've also learned about sealing, Just do a good job but don't worry too much. When it's dry, check it. Drybag: blow it up and listen or feel for leaks, tent/rain fly hold it up to the light. Then go over the areas that leak or you think might leak. I've found this to be very reliable, less messy and uses less material. Also on my ultralight rainflies I don't seal the bottom edges. My rationale is that being at the bottom any leaking doesn't matter. The only issue is it might retain some dampness, threads, tiny crevices, when I roll it up. Also on line patches don't seal anything underneath, if only stitches are on the top surface, then only seal those stitches. I've seen a lot of videos where the maker seems intent on sealing webbing that'll never touch rain.

[@dottykutchera33]

So proud of you for knowing how use a sewing machine. Gaya would be delighted! I can hear her delight.

[@rachiehikes9328]

I'm delighted for her to be a part of my hiking passion.

[@BackpackingWithWoodglue]

Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time to show us!

[@rachiehikes9328]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@gravespr]

Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@snowyhills3089]

this needs more views!

[@juskojj]

interesting design, i'm used to the typical folder over style with a buckle. might have to try this out. how have they held up for you?

[@PanduCONTROLZHidayat]

cool!

[@dankappus7004]

Why do you pin parallel?

[@fluxpistol3608]

*stuff sack

[@henrikkarl25]

I think it would be easier and quicker just to take an extra hour at work lol.

[@kirbart]

Not a Dry Bag. The collar spun like a loaf of bread will not keep water out. A roll- top WILL make it a dry bag and even lighter. Do your homework.

[@adventurefrog6824]

Just tested a bread bag, it's waterproof when twisted....

[@duckacid]

This, plus Silnylon is hardly waterproof anyway.