Watershed vs NRS stow floats?
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Topic: Watershed vs NRS stow floats?
Posted By: nelsonwoods
Subject: Watershed vs NRS stow floats?
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 3:32pm
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I'm in the market for some stow floats for my jefe and have come across a couple of different brands and would like some of your input.
I currently have a watershed occoee bag and I love it. keeps my stuff dry, material is solid. http://www.coloradokayak.com/Watershed-Futa-Stow-Float.html - Watershed Futa http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=42070 - NRS HydroLock Looking at these 2. Does anyone know anything about either of these 2 stoe floats? Thanks. |
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Posted By: Jed Hawkes
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 3:44pm
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Watershed. Watershed. Watershed. The only dry bag that can call itself dry, all the rest are moist or damp bags at best. I've had a watershed occoee that I've used for six commercial guide seasons and it's still in great shape and keeps my gear dry.
The acronym NRS according to the company stands for "Northwest River Supply", but I prefer Nefarious River Systems, or Never Really Secure. The NRS bags will work for a bit, but if you want a bag that You'll never replace, get the futas. It hurts your wallet more in the beginning, but it's worth it. I have one Futa bag and it's Rad. Buy Watershed. ------------- The line will become apparent 978-273-7723 |
Posted By: nelsonwoods
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 3:49pm
| i was leaning toward the futa in the first place, thought i would keep my options open to appease the wallet which would appease the wife. im going to go with the futas. thanks |
Posted By: huckin harms
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 6:06pm
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yeah, the Futaz are pretty sweet. NRS= not really stitched. ------------- |
Posted By: jP
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 4:34am
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All about the watershed if you can afford 'em.
NRS: not reliable storage (Sorry, nrs- we luv ya. We really do. We just also luv making new acronyms for 'nrs') Get two, one for each side of your boat. The thing w/ drybags, is I like having a variety of shapes, sizes and styles for all of my varying needs. I like cheap drybags too. ------------- 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋 |
Posted By: Ellingferd
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 11:43am
| Uh, futa. No question. |
Posted By: Travisimo
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 1:39pm
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Another vote for Watershed, I've been using two of them for years in my boat... No leaks and it's awesome to have such large dry storage for first aid/food/survival gear and a breakdown paddle...
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Posted By: Travisimo
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 1:41pm
I did have one Futa fail me... but I don't think anything would have stood up to that mouse... Really try not to leave a boat in the woods for two months as a side note...
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