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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 DuŽ ebag 2

comes in a giant 120lt size

nnSeparate wet

gear via Gill’s

Tarp Barrel Bag

nHelly Hansen’s HH DuŽ ebag 2

Tarp Barrel Bag

Zhik’s 35lt dry

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