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 On: 2009-07-29
A group of four took the 70L and 115L SealLine Boundary Dry Packs (and one 120L Cabelas brand pack) on a 6-day BWCA trip. All of the bags performed impeccably. The major benefit over the Cabelas brand is the strap system, which caused some tension between our group members because one member was always /volunteering/ to carry the 115L SealLine because it was far more comfortable to portage than the Cabelas bag, a canoe, or the heavier 70L food bag. The bags held up through several miles of paddling and portaging.
Major Pros: Durability, comfortable strap system, superior top closure, and its the same price as a comparably sized Cabelas boundary pack.
Cons: It didnt include a patch kit. Thirty miles from civilization, a dry bag with a hole is just an expensive backpack. My Cabelas bag came with a patch kit....ahem, cough, cough, Cascade Designs, are you listening? Also, break-in the closure a bit before getting on the lake. It is stiff right out of the box and can be difficult to get a good seal when the bag is nearly full.
Overall, this is a good bag made by a good company. I really like the entire family of Cascade Designs outdoor gear. I /lurv/ my MSR stove and water filter. And I sleep well each night on a Therm-a-Rest three-quarter pad. It wasnt until after I bought this bag that I came to realize that they all are brands from the same company.
 On: 2009-07-09
I used this bag on a three night trip in the wilderness. The first backpack strap tore out of its cheap plastic anchor at the bottom of the bag on day 1. The second strap let go on day 3. A very poor performer from what I used to consider a reputable manufacturer.
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