and work well for loads of up to around
15kg. Many are also con gured to work
as drybags, either in a tube style or
in a more conventional du e style.
If you’re likely to need to carry a
heavy bag for lugging more than a few
hundred metres, then look for one that
has padded mesh to cushion your back
and provides a breathing space between
the bag itself and your clothes. Padded
shoulder straps, a waist strap and chest
strap to pull the shoulder straps together
across your chest help to reduce strain on
the shoulders. Zhik’s Regatta Bag ts into
this category – it can be carried in three
di erent ways, including as a backpack,
has side pockets for extra gear and has a
wide zippered opening for easy access.
TRADITIONAL KIT BAGS
Head into any changing room at almost
any sailing club around the world
and you will be greeted by a plethora
of sailing bags. ese range from the
traditionally barrel type bag with few
bells and whistles, to water resistant bags
TECH FOCUS KIT BAGS & CASES
nnHenri Lloyd’s
Dri Pack 40lt
nnGul’s Code Zero
Carryall – a water-
resistant tarp bag
nnZhik’s 35lt dry
backpack o
ers
sound gear protection
nnRupert has a much
used Ortlieb X-Tremer
nnOverboard’s 2018 range of small drybags^
nnHelly Hansen’s HH Du ebag 2
comes in a giant 120lt size
nnSeparate wet
gear via Gill’s
Tarp Barrel Bag
nHelly Hansen’s HH Du ebag 2
Tarp Barrel Bag
Zhik’s 35lt dry
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