Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas - Backpacking and Lightweight Camping

Topic: Keep tent in dry bag?

seanspotatobiz

28/6/2011 at 12:21am
Location: Edinburgh Scotland
Outfit: Vango Tempest 200 (Tent)

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/6/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 50

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

I was thinking of getting a nice coloured four-pack of ExPed drybags like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Fold-Drybag-4-Pack-Classic/dp/B0015UK3FQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t

but I wouldn't be able to fit my tent in one of those. My tent (Vango Tempest 200) did come with a bag - is that sufficient? Or should I buy a big-enough dry-bag for it?

fedster187

28/6/2011 at 12:56am
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/2/2011

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 251

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

use the same ones for kayaking
Never quite trust my camera in just 1 but so far Ive never felt anything inside the first bag but

i tend to swim a lot lately

As for waterproofing your tent depends on how waterproof you want it, are you going to be crossing raging rivers or just walking with it on/in your pack
i still use most of my army gear when hiking

Bomb proof

scroll down for the 110L
after 10 years of use going strong as ever use 3 of these for kayaking expeditions

-------------
If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love.
fed_x_bomber187@Hotmail.com

aberbran fawr farm ( 17th September Again)

sanhozay

28/6/2011 at 11:49am
Location: Otley
Outfit: Terra Nova Laser Com

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 25/9/2005

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 733
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	10

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

I put my tents in dry bags (in fact I have exactly the same set that you are looking at on Amazon). Keeps them dry or other things dry, depending on what's going on. The main reason I use them is to reduce pack size.

I've just done a quick test: I have an old Karrimor Beta tent, which is a 2-man, roughly the same weight and size as your tent. It's heavier in fact. Without even removing it from its native bag, it goes into the blue dry bag (including poles and pegs and a groundsheet). If I took the extras out, it would easily stuff into the blue bag with room to spare.

-------------
Richard

smashing69

28/6/2011 at 3:53pm
Location: London
Outfit: Hilleberg Nallo2 GT - Tarptent Scarp 1

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/12/2009

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 269

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

Argos do a three-pack of Sea to Summit dry bags which are lighter - should that be of any interest. Though you wouldn't get the 13 litre bag which is probably the most useful.

It can save space to stuff the main body of the tent into a sac and pack the poles and pegs separately. Also means you really can just stuff the tent in without the faff of folding and rolling on a windy day. Some also swear that a down sleeping bag does a lot better in a sac roomier than the one included - drysacs always a very useful item.

privatehudson

28/6/2011 at 8:00pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/3/2009

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 690
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	18

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

I can fit the my Wild Country aspect 2 (minus the poles bag) into the red M size Exped sack, its really rather remarkable what will fit in there actually given how large a stuff sack the tent originally came in.

Post last edited on 29/06/2011 01:56:11

seanspotatobiz

29/6/2011 at 1:42am
Location: Edinburgh Scotland
Outfit: Vango Tempest 200 (Tent)

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/6/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 50

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

I see. Is £20 a reasonable sum to pay for these four Expeds drysacs?

privatehudson

29/6/2011 at 1:56am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/3/2009

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 690
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	18

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

I think I paid a little less for them in a Sports Direct store so you might want to shop around first.

leafletter

03/7/2011 at 10:27am
Location: London
Outfit: Vango Spirit300+ Apex 200

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/9/2004

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 58
Tent Reviews: 5

Site Reviews Total:	28

Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0

Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	1
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0

Have a look at these drybags:

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16316&category_id=295

We keep our tent in the 13 litre one. Its very light and very waterproof. I prefer to be able to buy exactly what we want rather than buying a set with sizes that I don't want. BTW Alpkit stuff has free postage.

One thing about putting a wet or even damp tent in a dry bag is that after a few hours in the sun it could lead to mildew problems. So try to dry it out and air it as soon as possible.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Backpacking and Lightweight Camping - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

5905 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2025