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Michael D. Adams:

Review by Michael D. Adams for Coleman Dry Gear Bag (Small 24″ x 10″)
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I recently purchased the Coleman Dry Gear Bag (size Small – 24″ x 10″) from Amazon for a 4-wheeling trip to West Virginia. As it turned out, I didn’t really need to use it, but in case it rained I wanted to have it with me.

As usual, the shipping from Amazon was speedy, and I received the bag in under a week. Unfortunately, I wish I had taken more time to look at my local Bass Pro shop first. This bag is around a 20oz bag, which I found to be almost too small for what I needed/wanted it for. It’s also a very stiff bag. The little loops that are attached are nice, as is the translucent see-thru nature of the plastic. But in terms of overall construction quality, it’s not as nice as a 30oz bag I could have gotten locally for around $12.

Honestly, I’m not 100% certain that this bag would be the best if there were a chance of it getting submerged or sitting in standing water. After putting items in mine and rolling it, I could still push air out. That tells me the seal wasn’t very solid/complete. Conversely, I have a small “SealLine Baja Dry Bags (Spring 2010)” bag that I can NOT do that on. And the bag I tried out at Bass Pro could have doubled as a pillow with the way it held air.

In the end, it’s caveat emptor. You get what you are paying for with this bag. If you are looking for something cheap and simple just to keep the rain or mud off of your stuff, then this might be a good choice for a relatively low price. But if you are looking for something that is more durable and air-tight, I’d encourage you to take a look at some of your other options, both on Amazon and at stores like Bass Pro or Cavenders.

Heather Ann High:

Review by Heather Ann High for Coleman Dry Gear Bag (Small 24″ x 10″)
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Sturdy and useful. I use this product more than I thought I would be. 100% happy with it!