Waterproof (and I mean WATERPROOF) rucksack...

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I currently use a Burton Zoom Pro, which ahs served me well, but I'm A) now running out of space, and B) really do need something that will take the drenching of all drenchings.

Need space for:

70-200mm f/2.8
12-24 f/4
D2X body
60mm macro
50mm
17-50mm
300mm f/4 (in the near future)
3x flashes
1x set of Skyports
5x 'P'-size filter boxes
Batteries
Food


A tripod strap is pretty essential, as is some pouch for something like a flash. As said, waterproofing must be top-notch, but comfort for long hikes is also essential. My Zoom Pro is probably the most comfortable backpack I've ever owned; I snowboard with it for 8-hours without fatigue. The new one must be as good.

Don't want peli-style cases, as they're not the kind of thing I'm after. Have used Lowepro Trekkers in the past and they're just not up to the job. LP Vertex look okay but dubious about just how waterproof.

Don't really know what's out there - suggestions please...
 
The Dryzone (I actually had a hand in development of it for my marine work) has adrybag on the outside, when zipped up it will also keep your gear afloat.

I reckon a Dryzone 200 would carry what you want - I use mine for much the same list of kit. You would do well to visit a shop that has them and try stowing your gear in it for real. Calumet will let you do this kind of thing - or arrange with Lowepro in Wolverhampton to visit and try their various oprions.

Brilliant kit. Does exactly what you say you need. I have used mine for sea kayaking, RIB raids and in VERY rough water where the boat was swamped with 5 tonnes of seawater - gear bone dry inside. Stuff in the outer fabric compartment got wet, obviously, but the drybag does exactly that.

A cheaper alternative? Get an Ortleib bag and just use small padded bags for individual items that you are actually taking on the water with you.

What exactly is it you need waterproofing (in other words, what is it you are doping that needs such protection?)
 
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CHAZ - are those Tamrac bags WATERPROOF, or just weatherproof. As in, if you throw it in the drink will everything stay dry - that is what I mean by waterproof. If it gets dumped on in the surf zone, do the contents remain totally dry? Or, if the boat capsizes and we are swimming does the Tamrac protect against total immersion?

The question was for a WATERPROOF rucksack.
 
Ah, original question asker is Specialman.....for his fishing and bankside antics. In which case, the Dryzone will probably be too much faff for you - you better with a Pelicase chap for your stuff, even in the boat it will be fine for what you do - if you are out on a charetr boat, you have the cabin/wheelhouse!
 
What about using something like a lowepro aw trekker then putting it inside a drybag. You can buy 200l drybags for something like £50 from specialised outdoor shops.
 
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