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I just am on the search for a waterproof cargo bag to mount on my rack.

 

My experience with waterproof bags has led me to use dry bags inside as well. Driving forces water in unexpected places. Plus the dry bags help organize stuff.

 

The North Face duffels are the best you can buy but they are expensive.

 

I was literally about to say the same!

 

Do you have a link by chance??

 

Duffel bags sitting out in the open worry me for some reason. I feel like it would be too easy for water to find it's way in even if it's waterproof as well as the possibility of getting ripped up by a tree limb or something.

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Northface+duffel+bag

 

Thanks man!

 

Some last minute upgrades before setting off to the Sierra's on Wednesday.

Scored those freshly rebuilt 2.5 Icon's with the CDV for $650 . SUPER pumped as the truck really needed a "real" shock with all the weight and my driving style.

 

Nice score. I will say though I have never seen boots on an ICON Shock before. Did they come boots?

 

Negative. I transferred the boots from the 2.0's that I was running. They do a great job of keeping dirt off and pitting from the shafts therefore keeping the seals in good shape.

 

Huh. Never had those issues with mine. Nice Fox bumps too. Very similar set up to what I am running. 11" custom ICON 2.5" short bodies with Fox 4" hydro bumps and an Alcan 61" custom spring pack.

 

Looks good and smart on the boots!

It's a common problem for people who wheel on trails where there are small stones that get flung.

Even with front mudflaps, there is going to be fallout.

The damage to this shock body is from one trip to Death Valley NP.


Another shock I ran.


Everything behind the front wheels gets completely rock blasted.






It takes time, but one a year, I restore everything, by cleaning and painting.


Clean and repaint sliders.

 

+1 on the dry bags. I have a Mountainsmith mountain trunk 70L but haven't left it out in the rain yet.

Mountainsmith Mountain Trunk Duffel Bag

https://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Mountain-Trunk-Duffel-Bag/dp/B00TTPM8KM

 

Awesome scenery! What kind of handheld radio do you have there. looks rugged!

 

It's a cheap BaoFeng:

$19 BAOFENG UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black), 144-148MHz & 420-450MHz

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A

It's mainly used for spotting and monitoring a secondary channel if need be.

 

Thanks @1MK. I'm reading more about radios, its good to see some people who have small hand held radios and get an idea of what to expect for ~30-40$

 

Keep in mind it's not a replacement for a actual radio setup. That little handheld is extremely limited on receiving and transmitting when you're inside the truck using it. Like mentioned, I use it for spotting and walking around.

Handheld - ~5 watts
Mobile Radio - ~50 watts

 

Living in So. Cal, not sure why you'd need a waterproof duffel. Haha.

Got the Expedition Duffel from Tepui and it's extremely nice. Not sure if it'd hold up to a downpour but no doubt it'd be ok with some water getting on it and keeping the inside dry.

http://tepuitents.com/collections/gear-bags/products/tepui-expedition-series-duffle-bag

 

Wow I have never seen that much pitting and the truck sees plenty of dirt roads. But I have never gotten a chance to run the desert... yet.