Alternative to an Airlok Xtra

[Gari]

So I have finally given up on the 13l and 20l drybags, having been trying to get one for over a year. The cycle of "due in xxx", delays and then when you try to order they have all gone as everyone else is waiting, is becoming very frustrating, they are now delayed until July.....so bugger it.
Anyone know of a good alternative? All the ones I have, or can find are short and wide, which means that when they are half full they don't really fit well in the harness. I like the look of the sweet roll etc but they suffer the same issues, direct from Eric is very expensive 'cos of the shipping and duty etc, Backcountry biking are awaiting another batch I believe, and Veloista don't stock them at all.
So I want something longish, 40-50cm and fairly narrow, 15-25cm max. I really like the 2 strapping points the Airloks have as it means I could leave in situ with the harness I have, but it's not a dealbreaker.

[Ray Young]

Hi Gari, Ortlieb do long thin ones but twice the price of alpkit.

[Chew]

I got fed up as well and so went for an Exped one to use over the weekend

Dont think i'll be going back to Alpkit ones. Not as tough as the Xtra ones but still hard wearing. They're circular rather than the sausage roll shape of the Xtras (i'm liking that) and they are repelling water as well (the Xtras seem to soak into the outer after a while)

Shame for Alpkit as i'm sure they'd make twice the money if they could sort out there stock issues

[ton]

sorry for the hijack...... chew, any time after 5.30pm mate.

[Adrian Brewster]

Lomo do a range of dry bags but don't give weights. No experience of them but their dry suits are fab and really tough. Their gear is designed for kayakers etc, so total immersion or Welsh weather should be within design spec. Very helpful customer service too. http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/dry-b ... o_355.html

[Blackhound]

I have a Lomo one and it is quite heavy compared to Alpkit, Exped, Sea to Summit etc . This inspired confidence in keeping water out rather than the thinner versions.

I ordered a 13l today from Alpkit but it was one without loops.

[bobs]

Hi Gari,

I think Backcountry Biking have a couple of sweet rolls in stock.


Bob

[Backcountrybiking]

Hi Gari

Yep we have 2 in stock, I'll even hook you up with so revelate Stickers ;0)

Andy

[Backcountrybiking]

Oh and the new sweet rolls are seam sealed and fully waterproof. Might even be able to get them in Digi camo for all you cool dudes.
Andy

[Gari]

Hi Andy, I shall email you via backcountrybiking re the sweetroll, thanks. I thought you had sold all of your last shipment.
Gari

[Hoojum]

As mentioned by Adrian Brewster, the 12l Lumo bags are a good size. Long and thin and very durable but 200 odd grams. Mines lasted well compared to the Airlok which wore a hole in on it first outing.