3lbs! I'd say you're comfortable to around 25 pounds but have never tested it. It's been very loaded down and I've always been comfortable! Check out the link pinned above!@@Hdkrbrjfofjfndkele
I could never understand all those 1 roll guys. I mean seriously. Get with the program. Sometimes I go 4 rolls just to see the shocked look on their stupid faces.
@GatewoodBrown lol I'd just throw a fuck ton of beer and snacks in it for my fly fishing trips. One day maybe I'll get in a kayak or raft or something along those lines. Then yes life jacket.
I used one as a free dive float back in 2014, with a Paracord clipped to a belt loop. Kept my phone, socks, towel, and wallet safe and dry. Then back on land it kept my wet flippers, gloves, and neoprene from dripping everywhere
@@peach2210 I would just google "easy hikes near me" I'm in Utah so theres 20 hikes a stones throw away from me lol but i'd drive a couple hours for some of the good ones as well.
@@theskydogfather9317 ya know I actually tested that and turns out that isn’t a huge deal. I don’t recommend swimming with it but there shouldn’t be issues with being face down
It’s headed your way! Dropped it off at the UPS at lunch time. Man I wish you could’ve snagged a first gen as well but trust me, this new one is so rad. I’m stoked for you to get it!
We've got a load of these at work for some bizarre reason and I'm going on holiday next month where I'm expecting to go in and around water and boats, borrowing one of these from work. Having this video come up the week before I fly out is incredibly useful 😂
It's essential to only use 1 roll in "airplane mode" so you don't stress your bag too much. Alternatively, roll it in a way so the bag doesn't seal and air can escape.
*Remote designs saved my expensive camera gear and computer from Hurricane Ian which flooded my entire house.* Best damn dry bags I’ve ever owned. Period. 🔥
That'll be a fun career! If I had to do it over again and couldn't do my current occupation, working in product design for the outdoors would be fun. Fortunately I get to do that on a small scale with Remote Designs. Love it!
@@GatewoodBrownDepends what you use it for. The ones I use actually have a valve at the bottom to push air out. I don't use it in the same places you do though so I don't need it to float.
@@jackshett yep! Different styles can utilize different technique. For backpacks rolling too many times can affect ergonomics. Having it full of air maintained the backpad shape
I have had my Ortlieb roll top bags for 20 years, and I never knew to leave air in them. It makes sense now that you say it, but I always squeezed out the air. Thanks for new information.
As a scout, I practically lived out of this thing 😁 If we weren't going on hiking trips, we were canoeing. Ortlieb is our go to brand. Every scout I know swears by it.
3-4 with air in it, the air can push enough and actually start unrolling the dry bag... I have 2 and I roll 3-4... Also they are great for camping or kayaking and can act as a life line if you fall in... I'd recommend getting a couple and some dry boxes
its submersible in the sense that once you submerge it all your shit inside is still fine. Normal backpacks can sink just fine, you don't need a specialized backpack to be submersible
The air thing makes sense. I always the air out, but with this kind of seal, you're totally right. The air would improve the seal. Never thought of that before.
@@mrgourami9987They will love it! Start out with an easy trip to a beautiful place during fall and they'll really dig it. Summer is a hot time to go unless you're up north
@@GatewoodBrown btw I have seen some of your trips to my home state of Arkansas, and I should recommend that you check out the Buffalo National River. It is best from early spring to late summer, but winter is also a treat. I feel that you may enjoy it!
@@GatewoodBrown you have 60 seconds in a short.. Minus showing results you can show me 55 seconds submerged.. When your shit inside stays dry without a cut in the footage, I will buy one of those
It is! I used it heavily for fly fishing during the design and testing phase. There are certain shipping services that you can order from my site and have it shipped to a US address, then they forward it to your overseas address.
My wife and I got one of these next for snorkeling on our honeymoon in Mexico. We didn’t trust leaving our stuff anywhere so we had one of these floating on about 20 feet of rope. Worked great.
Literally any backpack is submersible 😂 but the difference is some backpacks might get filled with water while others don’t... it’s all about the roll count 😂
I have a big ass 115L dry bag i use when canoe camping to haul my gear. I have always pushed the air out before rolling it. Boy do i feel dumb, but at least i know better now!
It all depends! If your huge bag is a giant balloon and hard to store, pushing air out can allow for better fitting in the canoe. With small backpacks like this keeping air in is good
I'd recommend you look at comparable offerings and you'll see it is a fantastic package at that price. This isn't some generic amazon PVC backpack and you'll feel the difference in quality. Absolutely not for everyone's needs though and that is fine! The cheap roll top backpacks can work for certain applications too.
@@GatewoodBrown that was an asshole comment from me, I'm sure it's actually a pretty reasonable price point for durability, build quality, and total waterproofing, especially if there's any kind of warranty. I certainly can't afford it these days, gear like this adds up quickly, but it seems like a very reasonable investment. Thank you for leaving a kind, gentle response. I'll edit my comment, but I would like to defend myself and say I was trying to be critical of the bag and its price point, not of you or your video. However, I pride myself on clarifying and generally being more thoughtful than that, I will do better in the future. Keep doing what you've been doing, and I will practice responding/being more like you. Thanks!
Thank you! So I actually own this backpack brand and made the video to link and show people how to use their backpack. Next thing you know the algorithm picked it up and there’s a huge debate if I did 3 or 4 rolls haha
I like pushing out as much air as possible on small dry sacks to make it more compact when packing into a bag. A large backpack version, rolling it that way makes a lot of sense.
These things are great! I’m not sure if it’s like this in other places, but these are very popular in Basel, Switzerland; people there will often float down the river on their way home from work or errands in the summer (assuming their home is that way) using their water proof backpacks like a kick board or similar recreational pool toy
Uploads commence this Sunday! I like to take December and January off to reset for a busy spring and summer upload schedule. 5 videos in the works and plans to film more!
My dad has a couple of these, uses them in his panniers on his motorbike when going for events, they’re actually amazing. My dad got soaked (everyone did) but all his stuff was dry.
It’s absolutely on the high end of durability rating. Everyone that feels the material in person is surprised. The roll breaks in nicely too but at first it’s a bit of a wrestle haha
I've a small one of those that I use for waterproofing inside a bigger rucksack. As counterintuitive as it sounds, I punched multiple tiny holes to let out air. Works even better cause it can get really small when I need it to
Use code 4ROLLS for 30% off lol - remotedesignsllc.com/products/backpack
Link doesn't work it just restarts the video?
@@foodforthought2180 oh strange! I think TH-cam is doing away with links on shorts. Check out the product tag on the short!
Not available to ship to Canada?
3 rolls, got it.
You: use code 4ROLLS
*Wait a minute*
Is the patch part velcro from va would love to add a don't tread on me flag or va state flag there
I’m more of a 2 roll guy myself, but if I’m feeling frisky, it’s 3 rolls baby
Haha love that. When times get frisky, get to rollin
How much do these weight?!!! How much weight does it hold?? I WANT TO BUYYY
3lbs! I'd say you're comfortable to around 25 pounds but have never tested it. It's been very loaded down and I've always been comfortable! Check out the link pinned above!@@Hdkrbrjfofjfndkele
I could never understand all those 1 roll guys. I mean seriously. Get with the program. Sometimes I go 4 rolls just to see the shocked look on their stupid faces.
@@sgtdrake haha increased roll count is directly correlated to mental capacity
The very second it starts to rain, I roll three joints.
I just go home at that point.
more of a two joints kinda guy myself when it starts to rain
I prefer carts for the rai- oh you mean the bag.
i smoke two joints before i smoke two joints, and then i smoke two more. *guitar solo* BWANA-NANA-NANOWWWW
Ngl I would roll a blunt or 2 for before the rain and one for during and one for after
In case of accidents your pre rolled three times backpack can be used as a floatation device.
I always recommend a life jacket when you’re in a place that poses that level of drowning danger!
@GatewoodBrown lol I'd just throw a fuck ton of beer and snacks in it for my fly fishing trips. One day maybe I'll get in a kayak or raft or something along those lines. Then yes life jacket.
@@jaredtandle2596 that’s one of the best ways to use it hands down! Haven’t heard that one yet but I dig it!
@nealcassady1189 too much beer? Idk man I don't think I could carry that much with all the other stuff.
I used one as a free dive float back in 2014, with a Paracord clipped to a belt loop. Kept my phone, socks, towel, and wallet safe and dry. Then back on land it kept my wet flippers, gloves, and neoprene from dripping everywhere
i don’t go on boats. i don’t hike. yet i have the overwhelming urge to purchase this
We’d love to have ya on board! Who knows, could help you get an urge to check out a new trail. Where do you live? I can look for some close by!
Marketing 101.
@@louspowels7120 that’s what we are all about. Helping outdoor recreation happen!
@@peach2210 I would just google "easy hikes near me" I'm in Utah so theres 20 hikes a stones throw away from me lol but i'd drive a couple hours for some of the good ones as well.
all trails is great.@@peach2210
Take it off and hit that 3 roll mode once i get on a boat. Fucking sick
That’s what we like to see brother. That boat mode for Saturday’s
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😂
If you carry it on your back your back will float but you will be facing down
@@theskydogfather9317 ya know I actually tested that and turns out that isn’t a huge deal. I don’t recommend swimming with it but there shouldn’t be issues with being face down
I’ve wondered how to close a backpack for years! Thank you.
I was just thinking that
Glad I could help. How did you make it through school?!
@@GatewoodBrownlmao😭
@GatewoodBrown probably the same way as you. Showed up to sped class and colored for 4 years.
@@GatewoodBrownzippers 😂
That looked like a cheeky 4th roll there. Don’t you trust your gear? 😉
Haha I still swear that’s 3. I think the way I paused during half rolls made it look like more than 3 lol
Definitely four lol
no it’s four buddy
I agree on that 4th roll!
3 and a half. he did 3 then went a little more to buckle it up top.
Counting to 4 can be hard for some people 🤣 thanks for showing me how to close a bag.
Something I've struggled with for years
Just bought one last night and am stoked for it to arrive! Wish I would have found your channel earlier so I could have bought a zippered backpack.
It’s headed your way! Dropped it off at the UPS at lunch time. Man I wish you could’ve snagged a first gen as well but trust me, this new one is so rad. I’m stoked for you to get it!
@@curt6068lol was wondering Wtf happened
😂 nice edit
@@kev8370 I’m lost on this one, what’s up with the edit?
@@GatewoodBrown”… so i could have bought a zippered backpack” possibly
“And were gonna go for a third” Proceeds to fold it one last time 😭
Are you stupid?
Imagine stopping your whole group to be like” hold on my bag is only double world, we need to triple right now”
Haha that would actually be hilarious. “Halt immediately! Hit it with that third roll before proceeding”
We've got a load of these at work for some bizarre reason and I'm going on holiday next month where I'm expecting to go in and around water and boats, borrowing one of these from work. Having this video come up the week before I fly out is incredibly useful 😂
Learned this the hard way as a young private in the Army. Great knowledgeable content.
How to close a roll top backpack.
First: you roll the top.
Thank you for coming to my TEDx talk
It's essential to only use 1 roll in "airplane mode" so you don't stress your bag too much. Alternatively, roll it in a way so the bag doesn't seal and air can escape.
That’s also great perspective! Air expands on an airplane so it’s good to have it in a non sealed formed for that. Good call!
*Remote designs saved my expensive camera gear and computer from Hurricane Ian which flooded my entire house.* Best damn dry bags I’ve ever owned. Period. 🔥
Why did I think this was Wranglerstar at first
I don't have near the facial hair to be considered wranglerstar!
I think it’s his son😂 it looks and sounds like him
Cuz he got that team short bus ball cap on
@@FijyFilms I need to check this guy out!
@@FijyFilms thanks dude! It’ll be fun to watch wrangler star and see what he does haha
Super good looking bag!
Thanks, AndrewQ
I’m studying industrial design right now and this really stood out to me, great idea!
That'll be a fun career! If I had to do it over again and couldn't do my current occupation, working in product design for the outdoors would be fun. Fortunately I get to do that on a small scale with Remote Designs. Love it!
i had one of these for my Bergin when i was in the military and what a life saver this is everyone who hikes camps needs one of these
Simple but effective. I had to learn the hard way by pushing all the air out. 😅
Oh no! Trust me, most of us have pushed the air out, it’s a natural instinct with roll tops haha
@@GatewoodBrownDepends what you use it for. The ones I use actually have a valve at the bottom to push air out. I don't use it in the same places you do though so I don't need it to float.
@@jackshett yep! Different styles can utilize different technique. For backpacks rolling too many times can affect ergonomics. Having it full of air maintained the backpad shape
just bought one and I can't wait for it to arrive. so glad I came across this vid because this is exactly what I have been looking for for a while.
Cheers Evan! Yours is en route. So stoked you picked one up!!
@@GatewoodBrown thanks man, can't wait for the adventures with it!
@@evanbaker935 let me know where you take it! I always get a kick of the places these bags travel to. Have a great weekend man!
I had never seen roll top backpacks until i started basic military training in Sweden, and now I absolutely love them.
I have had my Ortlieb roll top bags for 20 years, and I never knew to leave air in them. It makes sense now that you say it, but I always squeezed out the air.
Thanks for new information.
Time to repack my bag with the air in it lol, thanks bro
Haha you bet! More important to have air for the backpack roll tops, less important for the normal roll tops
Great information, Gatewood. Thanks
Hey Tom hope you’ve been well buddy!
I can't believe the world needs a video showing you how to close a bag.
As a scout, I practically lived out of this thing 😁 If we weren't going on hiking trips, we were canoeing. Ortlieb is our go to brand. Every scout I know swears by it.
3-4 with air in it, the air can push enough and actually start unrolling the dry bag... I have 2 and I roll 3-4...
Also they are great for camping or kayaking and can act as a life line if you fall in... I'd recommend getting a couple and some dry boxes
“Submersible backpack” *immediately floats
its submersible in the sense that once you submerge it all your shit inside is still fine. Normal backpacks can sink just fine, you don't need a specialized backpack to be submersible
I'm going to start copy pasting this response. Perfectly said! @@David61026
@@David61026that’s not what submersible means at all it’s almost the opposite of submersible
@@David61026why not be called watertight or waterproof?
Just ordered each bag. Sure wish I could have grabbed the back pack too. Excited to try these out!!!
You’re a legend! I’ll be packing that order up this evening for shipping out tomorrow. Thank you! I think you’ll really dig the gear
@@GatewoodBrown can’t wait to try them!!!
The air thing makes sense. I always the air out, but with this kind of seal, you're totally right. The air would improve the seal. Never thought of that before.
Heck yeah! It’s the way I prefer but certainly people have preferences. I like the improved shape of keeping air in as well
Backpack and a Life Preserver! Genius!!!
Haha exactly! Just no warranties on the life preserving lol. Maybe gear preservation! Haha
quality made in germany. always pick the original.
Next episode how to butter toast.
I do that almost every morning so happy to oblige!
Can't forget the homemade apple butter too.
@@GatewoodBrown i am subscribed now i need to get my friends into camping an more nature activities lol
@@mrgourami9987They will love it! Start out with an easy trip to a beautiful place during fall and they'll really dig it. Summer is a hot time to go unless you're up north
What is apple butter? Is that the syropy stuff? @@nekkoskrilla6750
Thanks for teaching me a new way to roll up my chip bags 👍
Haha never even thought of that. Cheers!
wow, i dont know what i would of done without this video.
"Also you don't have it to roll 3 times", continues to roll it 3 times 😂😂
Depending on what your conditions are the rolls can be adjusted!!
Might buy one, they look pretty nice 👍🏼
It would be an honor my man! Let me know if you have any questions. Been taking it everywhere during the testing phase
@@GatewoodBrown btw I have seen some of your trips to my home state of Arkansas, and I should recommend that you check out the Buffalo National River. It is best from early spring to late summer, but winter is also a treat. I feel that you may enjoy it!
@@RealGortTheSerf I want to do it next year! So many people love it out there and have recommended we do a trip. Looks beautiful!
@@GatewoodBrown sounds great 👍🏼. Who knows, we might even see each other as I go almost every week lol
@@RealGortTheSerf oh cool! I’d say there’s definitely a chance then. Beautiful place to call your backyard!
Love it how you put it under water for less than 0.1 seconds to show how waterproof this is.. Amazing
Totally fair! Any longer and the video wouldn’t qualify as a short. I’ll post another showing longer submersion
@@GatewoodBrown you have 60 seconds in a short.. Minus showing results you can show me 55 seconds submerged.. When your shit inside stays dry without a cut in the footage, I will buy one of those
This looks INCREDIBLE for a fishing backpack I could use with my waders…. Shame I probably will never be able to find it in the UK!
It is! I used it heavily for fly fishing during the design and testing phase. There are certain shipping services that you can order from my site and have it shipped to a US address, then they forward it to your overseas address.
Used waterproof bags in a bowl canyon in Montana to swim across a lake. Chilly! But it worked.
That does sound chilly! So many beautiful canyons in MT. Was that up by Glacier? They have some incredible bowl canyons up there
@@GatewoodBrown about an hour away. I was near hungry horse backpacking off a 40 mile dirt road up to Margaret lake.
@@BestPodCastClips369 I’ll have to check that out on Google maps. Sounds beautiful
I never leave my house. Live in a desert with no bodies of water. I want this.....
Dude totally agree. I live in Houston and am so thankful for alpine environments when I visit them haha. This one is Utah!
My wife and I got one of these next for snorkeling on our honeymoon in Mexico. We didn’t trust leaving our stuff anywhere so we had one of these floating on about 20 feet of rope. Worked great.
Waterproofness... Not a word
Then you should write a note to Merriam-Webster and tell them to remove it from their dictionary
Literally any backpack is submersible 😂 but the difference is some backpacks might get filled with water while others don’t... it’s all about the roll count 😂
This is true!! Does that make my car a submarine? Just not an effective one lol short range sub!
@@GatewoodBrown Too soon!
bet that water feels nice, looks clear
It was amazing. Crisp alpine water and a warm day. Perfect for a summer day!
Why is this so satisfying
The scenery!
Just bought one. Super excited.
So stoked to see that order come through! Dropped it off at UPS last night. Should be on your doorstep in a couple days!
Could you tell me where this park is? Looks beautiful.
This is in the uinta of Utah!
Yes, I'm trying to walk around with an air tank strapped to my back
Need to get a camelback hose tapped in so you always have O2 on the go
I just bought 3 wp bags from my local thrift. Thanks for the tips.👍
Have fun with those James!
Yup best bags for hiking, biking, and everything in between.
Agreed. It's what I grab for all adventures
No clue what community i have ended up with but i vibe with the wholesomeness in the comments
We are stoked to have you a part of this radical community! haha but seriously happy to make the connection. Some of these comments have me rolling
Nice, so many inexperienced people making viedos.
Spot on👍
Glad I could contribute to that!
had this kind of bag since 2009, thank u Thailand 👌
Just bought one. This is useful. Thanks.
Thanks Sean! I’ll pack your order up and send it your way today. Cheers man!
I have a big ass 115L dry bag i use when canoe camping to haul my gear. I have always pushed the air out before rolling it. Boy do i feel dumb, but at least i know better now!
It all depends! If your huge bag is a giant balloon and hard to store, pushing air out can allow for better fitting in the canoe. With small backpacks like this keeping air in is good
Legend has it this guy is still rolling
This backpack is cool as hell actually. If only I went outside
Great video, helpful tutorial, cool product! Keep up the great work!
I'd recommend you look at comparable offerings and you'll see it is a fantastic package at that price. This isn't some generic amazon PVC backpack and you'll feel the difference in quality. Absolutely not for everyone's needs though and that is fine! The cheap roll top backpacks can work for certain applications too.
@@GatewoodBrown that was an asshole comment from me, I'm sure it's actually a pretty reasonable price point for durability, build quality, and total waterproofing, especially if there's any kind of warranty. I certainly can't afford it these days, gear like this adds up quickly, but it seems like a very reasonable investment. Thank you for leaving a kind, gentle response. I'll edit my comment, but I would like to defend myself and say I was trying to be critical of the bag and its price point, not of you or your video. However, I pride myself on clarifying and generally being more thoughtful than that, I will do better in the future. Keep doing what you've been doing, and I will practice responding/being more like you. Thanks!
Bro sick backpack definitely might cop one.
We’d love to have ya on board
My guy is giving useful knowledge about a product ill never own. You better be gettin paid for advertising
Thank you! So I actually own this backpack brand and made the video to link and show people how to use their backpack. Next thing you know the algorithm picked it up and there’s a huge debate if I did 3 or 4 rolls haha
@@GatewoodBrown lol! all matters how they perceive a roll.
@@Titantitan001 totally agree! I never thought that would be a thing but I’m pretty sure that ambiguity is why this short went wild haha
Wow. this a better design than ocean gate could come up with.
At least it would fail in the first 50’ and you could swim back up to the surface!
@@GatewoodBrown Lol ong
Love these videos so much to make fun of. Little newbie outdoors fella showing off his fancy gear. You do you little fella
You clearly haven’t watched any of my other videos
Thank u i pushed the air Out! like a beginner 😂
I have learned something
Pushing air out isn’t the end of the world! Especially depending on the type of bag you have. Backpacks perform better with some air
I thought this was going to be a silly video that would do me no good. I was wrong, I always pushed all the air out. Glad I watched it.
These backpacks are my biggest pet peeve
Probably means nothing to you but I support this - looks awesome!
Dude it means everything! Comments like yours make my day!
Damn I never thought about using the air pressure to improve the seal but it makes sense. Looks like it improves the overall structure of the pack too
Exactly! The air helps keep shape during the rolling process and gives you a better roll and ergonomics
I like pushing out as much air as possible on small dry sacks to make it more compact when packing into a bag. A large backpack version, rolling it that way makes a lot of sense.
Ooohhhh 😂 now it makes sense to leave the air in. Thank you!
Haha yes! More important for backpack ergonomics. Not as important with standard 20L roll tops
Absolutely would buy this
Halllll yeah dude, always back towards the logohhhh
Bruv rolling towards the logo is clootch
Im just about to start a BSA canoe season, and I bought one of these last year. Very durable, and keeps out water for when the canoe flips 😅
These things are great! I’m not sure if it’s like this in other places, but these are very popular in Basel, Switzerland; people there will often float down the river on their way home from work or errands in the summer (assuming their home is that way) using their water proof backpacks like a kick board or similar recreational pool toy
I'm a 3-6 rolls depending on the amount of stuffs inside my bag.
also love dry packs. even the cheapest ones are awesome.
Look at this mans stance. That leg is on full display
It can keep u afloat! Amazing!!
Extra buoyancy, gotta love it
Damn that bag getting sturdy
Yuh! sturdy for the great outdoors
This makes me want to play DayZ again with the drysack backpacks
I wondered where Gatewood went. Hadn’t seen him on TH-cam for a while. Yes I have bought some of his gear. 👍
Uploads commence this Sunday! I like to take December and January off to reset for a busy spring and summer upload schedule. 5 videos in the works and plans to film more!
Yeehaw brother, who woulda thought you rolled a roll top backpack to close it.
This would be very useful if I see this sooner
Bummer! Always next time
The titan sub needed this right now
Thanks for counting for 3 for me I struggle with that daily.
Damn the background you chose is soooo gewwwwd I feel high watching this
This is a nice backpack. I absolutely don't need it.
But I still want it.
My dad has a couple of these, uses them in his panniers on his motorbike when going for events, they’re actually amazing. My dad got soaked (everyone did) but all his stuff was dry.
Sick video dude!
Representin Wild Fly!! Let’s go!
Absolutely! He's a legend and puts out some great kit
I think my mom would love this bag, she’s an avid spelunker
It looks pretty damn durable, too. Like a stick or rock won't puncture it too easily. I may have to get one.
It’s absolutely on the high end of durability rating. Everyone that feels the material in person is surprised. The roll breaks in nicely too but at first it’s a bit of a wrestle haha
how to close a roll top backpack.... roll the top closed. Incredible stuff.
I've a small one of those that I use for waterproofing inside a bigger rucksack. As counterintuitive as it sounds, I punched multiple tiny holes to let out air. Works even better cause it can get really small when I need it to
The water sound so nice
Agreed!
So helpful... Usually I let it open and carry it upside down... Hours of picking up my stuff again and again, my life has changed since thx....... 😒
That’s certainly one way to do it!
That backpack so cool
Thanks man! Been stoked to see everyone embrace it. Let me know if you have any questions!
Finally!!! Thanks for sharing