Outstanding RUX Waterproof 25L Bag
A couple months ago I acquired a new waterproof tote bag, the RUX 25L Waterproof Tote bag. I’ve been using this bag for a while now and I will tell you that I absolutely love it. Before I get into the details of this bag I will tell you that I own and have tried out two or three RUX products, one which I’m ambivalent about and another that I’d give a thumbs up to. So I’m somewhat familiar with the company, and I like what they do, even if not everything the produce fits my personal needs (that is not to say that they are not high quality across the board, because I have found that they are indeed high quality items, but not everything fits each individual’s needs perfectly, which is as it should be). But this tote bag has become a staple piece of gear that I now would hate to be without whenever I camp or fish. It is outstanding.
Here’s why I love it. The RUX Waterproof Tote is exactly what it claims to be: WATERPROOF. That feature has come in handy so many times for me, especially when I’m out on the boat and it starts to rain, which has happened more than I can say. I fish in all kinds of weather, and I enjoy fishing in a light rain. A few times I’ve been out and a light rain has turned into a downpour, so much so that I’ve had to pull into shore at least twice to wait it out. And even though I’ve had a raincoat on, my legs and the boat would get pretty well soaked. But whatever I had in the RUX Tote remained dry.
Most often I carry a spare set of clothes and lunch in the bag, just for instances like those I just described, and I was able to change into dry pants and socks, eat my lunch, and even have a cigar from the bag that was still dry. When the weather begins to turn sour I place my cell phone in the RUX as well. One time I used it to haul and store camera gear that I didn’t want to risk getting wet. But if being waterproof was its only feature you could just use ziplock bags for a lot of things. It has other advantages besides that. A big one for me is that it sits squarely, like a tackle box, in the bottom of the boat. I’m kind of an organizational freak, and I like my boat or surrounding area to be functional and neat, with everything squarely in its place, and the fact that it’s a flat-bottomed bag that sits like a box appeals to my sense of organization.
It’s also constructed of thick, heavy duty material. No wimpy sidewalls or exterior here. You can set it on the wet ground or in the bottom of a wet boat without fear of water seeping in anywhere. The interior is made to function like a dry bag, with two snaps that you click together after rolling the top, followed by two more exterior snaps at the top of the bag. This is super convenient, quick to close and open, and ensures that whatever you have inside the bag stays dry. The 25L size is just about ideal as well, at least for my purposes. Finally, it has handles that allow you to carry it like a suitcase, and a shoulder strap so you can swing it over your shoulder and carry other things in your hands. In short, some thought and planning went into the design of this bag. While I have no complaints, one thing I would consider upgrading if I were RUX is that I’d make the shoulder strap a bit thicker. It does seem to be a tad thin. But then again, I’ve never carried anything overly heavy in it either.
Here’s the link to the RUX site so you can check out this bag, as well as other RUX products that may suit your needs or lifestyle. For me, this is a definite winner. At first blush it seems a little pricey, but I’ve ended up using and relying on this bag so much that to me the price is justifiable. Plus, it’s got a lifetime warranty.
