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Boat Bags
Author: MariSafe
Unlike hard suitcases, trunks and storage boxes, boat bags are flexible, lightweight, easy to store and won’t damage the boat if they get knocked around. Boat bags come in so many types and sizes (and prices) that selecting the best one for the job can be challenging. It helps to know that each type of boat bag is designed for a specific purpose, so you can narrow your selection to the type that meets your needs first, and then shop for the features and price that suit your boating and personal styles.
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Seabags are for transporting personal gear such as clothing and foul weather gear, flashlights, toiletries, binoculars, hand bearing compass, etc. to and from the boat, and once aboard where space is limited, for storing it compactly and out of the way. Seabags are usually duffel bags—long, barrel-shaped bags with carrying handles made of webbing much like old-style gym bags. They’re generally made of canvas, polyester or nylon. The fabrics may be coated to make them water-resistant but they are not waterproof. Seabags have long zippers for top access to the contents. Many have pockets or compartments to keep your gear neat and organized. Look for zippered or Velco closure pockets and compartments, as well as handy stainless steel rings, hooks and webbing lanyards that let you secure them in place. Noncorroding nylon zippers are a must—pull tabs are a plus. Take me to Seabags in the MariSafe Store.
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Wet and dry bags are not waterproof either. They’re seabags with mesh compartments for storing wet clothes without mildew and odor, and for keeping them separate from the gear you want to stay dry. They may be duffel style or highly compartmentalized like today’s multipurpose knapsacks. Look for adjustable shoulder straps as well as carry handles, noncorroding zippers with pull tabs and reinforced bottoms. Take me to Wet/Dry Bags in the MariSafe Store.
A new type of multipurpose bag called a FreeBag, is a kind of self-contained comfort center. Originally designed as a cushion for improving comfort onboard, it floats so you can use it as an extra flotation aid to throw to a crew member in an overboard emergency. The FreeBag can be propped against a bulkhead or flopped over a lifeline for comfortable back support, or used as a collapsible stool, a tanning mat or a shoulder bag with an exterior gear pocket. Take me to Freebags in the MariSafe Store.
If you want to guarantee that your clothes and gear will stay dry, purchase a dry bag. Dry bags are made of waterproof nylon, PVC or vinyl. They have leakproof seams and their closures can be completely sealed against water intrusion. Dry bags may be duffel-style, or tube-style with roll-down tops. Some are even see-thru, so you don’t have to rummage through the contents to find what you’
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