Lomo 60L dry bag rucksack + outdoor swimming

The Lomo 60L dry bag rucksack costs just £26.99, so in need of a bigger bag to carry camping kit for swimming, or even my DryRobe in winter, I bought one to give it a go. I detach the rucksack parts and try out one method of towing it during a swim in Gare Loch. I then re-attach the rucksack parts with cold hands, see how I get on.
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[@stephenjwprior6358]

Wow what a fantastic dry bag rucksack and i'm gonna buy one right now..... Thank you for the Video ❤XXXX

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hey Stephanie, glad it helped! Enjoy using the bag!

[@begun65vdal5]

Thx for the review, dear Rachel. The problem at 3:15 can simply be solved by cutting the thick part off and just sealing it with the fire of a lighter. Really nice landscape! 😍

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for the tip, I’ve not really had too much of a problem with it since. It was a stunning backdrop for a swim. The mountains felt close enough to touch!

[@anselmo4952]

Dear Rachel: What a nice place for to swing ! I think that the rope is too long wich creates risk of entanglement, reduces the advantages of to be seen from motor boats or aquatic bikes, and reduces your capability for to employ the bag as floating device in case that you'll be tired or feel falter. I swin with the 30l backpack for kayaking of Decathlon with a shorter rope and , in my opinion, this is a best option than yours. In the bagpack I carry- for security against pickpockets- all my clothing ,shoes, ID, money, phone. This one in a clear plastic jar with a screw cap, for security against water. With the glases , I apply a thin layer of Fairy over the interior surface, and I rub the pulp of a crude potato over the lens' exterior surface. I like the rope that you employ, because It floats over the water surface, It is better that the nylon rope that I employ , wich ocasionaly entangles my feet when I swin.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thank you for your tips, I have now found a great product for antifog which I buy here seaandstream.co.uk/products/reef-safe-mask-defog I only use the longest version of the tow line when I'm in calm conditions as it would be annoying in moving water or waves, thanks for your thoughts on this.

[@D-Rodriguez777]

It's autum/winter now... Cold damp, and rainy days, I cycle to & from work 45 minutes each way.. When i. Ride with a normal backpack... My backpack & gear is damp/wet from the rain (having no mudguards doesn't help either😂) I had no idea these bags existed🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️.... Now I'm contemplating getting one (I like to also fly my DJI Mavic Mini for arial photography... This bag is major beneficial for keep it safe & dry too!!) nice review etc👍!! Im looking on amazon now🤓!! Stay safe 😷 🍻!!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

These dry bag rucksacks are brilliant. This one in particular is huge! There are other smaller ones, although the rucksack element on this is pretty comfortable. Hope you find one that works for you.

[@D-Rodriguez777]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Just ordered myself a 40L black Northcore (backpack) dry bag off of amazon for £28.99 (I did some research & Northcore are a quality & repatable brand in my opinion😊)! Thanks again for your review video... You did help & steer me in the right direction😊!!!! Have a great weekend 🥂

[@myobs]

I may have missed it but were your things dry after the swim? Thanks.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Yes. Dry as a bone.

[@vu3088]

Why not just leave all the ruck stuff on the bag while swimming?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I didn’t want wet straps for carrying it afterwards and I didn’t want them getting in the water no picking up weed etc.

[@1headtheball]

Attach the line at the other end, it is more stream lined, because of the rolltop section. I do this on my Pacific Outdoor bag.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Nice tip, I might try that! Thanks.

[@1headtheball]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Most welcome. I did not mean for it to sound like an order, sorry. Keep up the great vids.

[@louisabell6197]

Hi Rachel, great video and looks like a really good option when towing lots of kit. I’m curious why you go for such a long tow on it, as opposed to shorter, more like tow floats. Thanks. Louisa

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

On this occasion the long tow line was because that's what I had with me. I do quite like a long tow in windy conditions or where there could be waves. I'm always experimenting with it!

[@louisabell6197]

Thank you!

[@xix94]

How does this hold up to carrying heavy loads

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

No problem as it is made of thick waterproof material and in the water it just floats along.

[@IraGer]

You seem to be wearing a swim poncho (you don't own the dryrobe yet). Is it a matter of air temperature when you switch from swim poncho to dryrobe? I cannot remember a video where you discuss a changing mat. The beaches you swim on seem to be mostly gravel so sand or wood chips clinging to your wet things is not an issue. I swam with someone today who used a changing mat today and it seemed very smart. (Because its also a bag its on less thing).

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hi Ira, in this video I think I use my dryrobe, but to be honest I gave it to my other half a while ago as it is too bulky and it turned into an expensive car coat. I have a couple of different ones which compact down much better and I can fit one of them plus my clothes into a towfloat. This is important as I like one way swimming and I don't like to leave my stuff on the beach for a dog to pee on or for it to get stolen or tidied away. I haven't discussed a changing mat mainly because I don't remove my footwear until I'm back at the car, but I have been known to use an old shower curtain folded up to stand on. Decathlon also do fluffy changing mats which pack into a small square, they're not waterproof but do keep the muck off and they cost just a few pounds, a friend gave me one and they're great. 🏊😄

[@IraGer]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Thanks for getting back. Dog pee would be a problem. Fortunately its not mine. Thanks for comments on changing mat. One way swimming is a good motivation for a bigger tow float. On the Hudson where you end up can strongly depend on the current direction and strength. I've used two, but they required a bag to carry. Much easier if the float is the bag.

[@jodiemcclellan5818]

Looking at getting one of these myself. To carry extra kit in winter seems like a good idea. Thanks for the vid

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

+Jodie Mcclellan hi thanks for watching! It’ll certainly fit plenty of kit!

[@asbjornkjellsby]

How well does it float with heavy packed stuff for like multippel days of Swimming?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It was quite heavy on this swim, I can’t see that would change too much. Otherwise something purpose-build like the ruckraft might be worth a looksee 🏊‍♀️😀

[@asbjornkjellsby]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Thank you :) Never heard about ruckraft, looks interesting! Have you tested it?

[@tonyevans8699]

How dry are bags

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I’ve never had a dry bag or a dry bag tow float fail. It’s down to squeezing the air out of the bag and then turning the edges over very neatly.

[@gregprouse1173]

I bought this rucksack on the back of your video....but I found out it's not designed to be used as a tow float unfortunately. Shame as I think I might have to send mine back now. Bummer. Loving your videos though.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching Greg. It isn’t designed as one but does keep your kit dry and can be used as one as it makes you more visible than having nothing. There are a number of people who use them for swim camping. You could add retro-reflective tape to it to increase the visibility of it..

[@gregprouse1173]

@@EverydayAthleteRach thanks for the reply. So how long have you used it as a tow float now? And have you had any leaks or issues with it to date? The only concern I have is as it's not inflated and dosnt have proper seals etc.....like a normal tow float....water could get inside and as a result with the weight of everything inside could pose as a serious danger if it sinks. Personally it seems quite dangerous potentially if I were you not to sound funny I would remove the video or at least edit it with a disclaimer as I wouldnt want someone drowning on my conscience. Sorry if that sounds a bit harsh but that's just my honest opinion. However I love your videos and find them very nice and you are very personable. Keep up the great video and would love to see you put swimming one day.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hi Greg, thanks for coming back to me. I've had it for about 9 months now and have swum with it on a number of occasions. I found it especially useful in the winter months when I the clothes I would be wanting to put on post-swim were quite a bit bulkier than they are in the warmer months. A dryrobe also fits in it easily, which cannot be said for my normal 28L towfloat. Drybags are made to be just that, whether they sit in a canadian canoe, are humped across a swollen stream, or towed through the water. That this had no blow up buoyancy bags is no issue as even if I squeezed the contents down I would never remove all of the air, so it will always float. The bigges risk of any drybag is if it comes unclipped or the bag itself is damaged and springs a leak. That is why I am careful to tow from the makeshift bridle at the opposite end to the opening. @lomowatersport and @swimsecure and I'm sure other manufacturers make towfloat rucksacks which have oral inflation tanks which may be more the thing you are after. Enjoy the swimming whatever you choose to tow your stuff in 😀🏊

[@gregprouse1173]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Thanks for the info. So Rach I had a question. Do you even come down to London near Surrey for winter swims. I'm.so addicted to cold water swimming now...and used to do it back in Devon as a kid with my gran all year round. It's the most amazing feeling ever. :) keep the fantastic videos and look forward to seeing more :)

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hi Greg, I have some with a few members of the Surrey Outdoor Swimmers FB group, and in the Thames on my own. It's a fantastic area for watery adventures and the SOS are very active.

[@breizizel3256]

60 litres ! Pffff ..... ce n'est plus de la natation ! Mais du remorquage de cargo !

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

J’aimerais bien nager et faire du camping et ça suffit pour en charger ma tents et mes affaires!

[@Judith7757]

you're ace, i'd like to be your friend :)

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for the lovely comment Judith. I hope you're having a great week :)