I have this Aquata tramp bag I use to store gear when distance racing: http:/
Its a big bag, very easy to get in an out of but has a flaw. The bag itself is made of a waterproof material, but the zipper is not waterproof. When sailing in big breeze, the zipper lets water in and then the bag holds it. Saltwater corrodes things like knives and batteries that I often only have in 1 layer of dry bag really really quickly, in a matter of hours. I know, double or triple up on dry bags but that isn't convenient. It would be much preferred if the outer bag itself was a dry bag or perhaps made of mesh so water didn't sit in it.
I'll probably modify this tramp bag with grommets on the bottom to let it drain, but I'm wondering if a better tramp bag exists? I.e, one that is all mesh or one that is complete dry, the later being my preference.
wouldn't you want to carry the knives and spare batteries on your person?
I had a mesh bag strapped to the rear beam on the trampoline which drained well and kept some spares/tools. Didn't corrode too bad in salt water if I rinsed and dried them out after sailing.
Jay,
Yes and know. Some spare batteries I keep in the waterproof GPS case. Others I keep on my person for flashlights. Still others stay on the boat in waterproof bags. As to knives, yes I keep a rigging knife on my person but the Leatherman stays on the boat normally.
Any links to the mesh bag?
I don't even know where I got it... <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" /> you could make one out of truck tarp material...
I vacuum bag spare batteries in the amount that are needed per device. Like with a kitchen vacuum bagger. You're NOT going to keep a multitool from rusting no matter where you put it. What are you new? Rinse it like Jay said and if you forget,like I usually do, soak it in diesel fuel, then bronze brush it. Put a light coat of Corrosion X spray on it and a lanyard to go with the oily coating and you may have a little better success.
OR you could use that big brain of yours to make enough money to buy yourself a titanium multitool and use the bag you've got.
I used to have a mesh one that worked great, I've not found anyone selling them when I looked. I've been considering having a couple made.
Group your items and put them in smaller dry bags or vacuum seal and stow in the tramp bag.
I had a bag made that is long and skinny that ties onto the trampoline just in front of the rear beam. Its long enough for kayak paddles and has a ton of room for everything else. I also had grommets put into my trampoline so I can tie the middle of the bag and avoid having strings that someone could get trapped in.
Up front, I had a large bag (a little larger than the size of a throwable) stitched into the top of the trampoline. I was really happy with this solution for distance racing.
i wrap some gear in dacron from an old jib, before it goes in the pocked on the tramp . It isn't 100% waterproof but it is splashproof and does keep the items dry
Its a big bag, very easy to get in an out of but has a flaw. The bag itself is made of a waterproof material, but the zipper is not waterproof. When sailing in big breeze, the zipper lets water in and then the bag holds it. Saltwater corrodes things like knives and batteries that I often only have in 1 layer of dry bag really really quickly, in a matter of hours. I know, double or triple up on dry bags but that isn't convenient. It would be much preferred if the outer bag itself was a dry bag or perhaps made of mesh so water didn't sit in it.
I'll probably modify this tramp bag with grommets on the bottom to let it drain, but I'm wondering if a better tramp bag exists? I.e, one that is all mesh or one that is complete dry, the later being my preference.
For a mesh bag, it sounds like your sort of describing the old style spin bag that was zipped onto the tramp, it was standard on Taipan 5.7's when they went to spin before the chute came out. Heres a picture of mine I still keep my spin in it so that it dries out easily. It zips onto the tramp on each side and has zipper openings front and rear if you were to make one you could just put gromet holes in your tramp and the bag to attach. You could try AHPC and see if they have any in stock, I bought a 5.7 tramp of them 3 yrs ago and had to unpick the zipper off the new tramp. I keep my tools in a small plastic box in my tramp bag
I picked up two backpacks with nylon zippers ($9.00 each at Wal Mart) to use as tramp bags, one for extra lines etc.. and the other for safety stuff, extra radio, flares water, etc....
I use a tupperware container in one of them for stuff I need to keep dry.
So far it is working pretty good