Great tutorial! They do make a tyvek tape which has an adhesive specially made for tyvek, and the tape itself is made of tyvek. I think this will hold up better in the long run than standard gaffer tape.
Thanks for the comment. And you are perfectly right. I should have bought some but was feeling a bit tight. And I had no idea it would generate so much interest!
It's a nice idea but depends on the weatherproof qualities of tyvec and the glue life of gaffer tape. I've removed plenty of old tape that's been outside for a year or so where the glue has turned to powder. I actually made some 'moon' chair covers out of tyvec and they lasted fine for about 4-5 months but now leak slightly. I think tyvec recommends that a roof is covered with its final membrane, ie slates etc, no later than 3 months after applying the tyvec. I.e. don't leave tyvec exposed to weathering longer than that. I think these would be fine for a short term dry bag and of course you can make any size , nice idea.
Agreed: from experience I can verify Tyvek is NOT waterproof under certain circumstances, and with wear/abrasion over time is NOT waterproof under ANY circumstances… Nonetheless, Great DIY for something used short term.
All very true. My main aim was for a quick/cheap starting point. I have got a video planned for a much more durable version that is lined with Tyvek but needs a sewing machine for the outer. Thanks for the constructive comments 👌😊👍
Nevertheless, the idea is great. I'm thinking of using banner fabric, I have quite a lot of it at work and it's waterproof. And it is possible to use acrylate glue for the seams.
Neat‼️ There was LOTS of this fabric behind the vinyl siding on my neighbor’s house‼️🤪 They won’t even miss it until the wind blows 🌬️ the loose siding away❗️😁
Thank you for this! I am endeavoring to create a rain poncho that converts into a dry bag 😮. My plan is to use zipper, velcro and heavy duty snaps to make the bottom convertible. And probably put backpack straps on. I’ll post a link if it turns out worth while. Wish me luck!
Tyvek is generally very very different from all its lower cost alternatives. Take USPS shipping envelopes. They look like Tyvek but the holes you can't see are too big so they do let water through. Tyvek is indeed like Goretex, only lets through water vapor. Keep in mind that Goretex works exactly the same in both directions. Which ever side is warmer drives water vapor towards the other side. (You could take a Tyvex bag into the shower room and the heat could 'push' the vapor through into the cooler interior of the bag.) And 'The job's done," is not done. Neil needed to put a hose on it. Proof of concept. This is a nice project, but I'd consider these bags to be temporary. Maybe the kids are going off to camp. Maybe your going somewhere damp and foggy. I've made dry bags using Silnylon, plumbing 100% silicone caulking, some webbing, a clip, etc.. Costs a bit more, only a little bit more time, you do need a sewing machine -- but dead easy. The first one is the hardest. When done they're good for life. Here I think the belt/straps part is where it becomes complicated. (You could do those straps with a Speedy Stitcher one operation. Push the needle through, loose thread through the loop.... Google it.) Almost any sewing machine can sew webbing. The idea of a sewing machine is not that it pushes the needle through the fabric, but that it pushes the needle around the threads. You use a 'ball needle.' You can't see the ball, but it's there. I've got a Janome, best with a steel frame (it could be inside all that cute plastic). I've sewn webbing loops that'll take thousands of pounds/kilos. And something else about Goretex. It's great but. I do a lot of sailing. When it might rain, I wear my expensive Goretex jacket. If it is raining I wear my cheap yellow rubber jacket or the plastic jacket and rain pants I got in Japan. And the best demonstration of the Goretex Effect I think are Sealskinz socks. This is because the semipermeable fabric is right up against your skin. So your body heat is driving the water vapor. They aren't that warm, and when you put them on, you can feel moving air on your toes. But they don't let in water. My feet don't feel that cozy wool warm, but they also never get cold. End of a day of hiking in the rain in Dorset, wearing two pairs of smart wool -- my feet are cold (I have terrible circulation) Takes an hour to warm up in my sleeping bag. Next day Seakskinz? Same conditions. Feet warm enough all day, dry. End of the day feet dry, warm enough. In the sleeping bag? They warm up in a few minutes.
Thanks for the time you’ve taken to comment. Many great points. I’m a keen mountaineer and find goretex is great when it’s sub-zero and average to terrible when it’s hot and humid. And it feels so plastic.
@@yewsengcheong1637th-cam.com/video/kmYKd232Lnk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-A8OtbR6bMICr2e9 th-cam.com/video/4ah99GlElKo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yeFUpdaZMQG5hVpW The best tip in this one is to use100% silicone caulking for seam sealing. This also works on any tent. I use the 100% silicone sealant at HomeDepot by GE, I get the smaller 'toothpaste' size tubes instead of the cartridges made for caulking guns. (It dries out). The trick is to thin it. This video uses mineral spirits, paint thinner also works. The little seam brushes you get in the plumbing department as flux brushes. Dirt cheap. I'll put a glob of silicone in a cup, pour in some paint thinner loosely mix it with the brush. Now you have super thin sealant you can paint over the stitches of a pull out (in the upper middle of a tent or tarp) and thicker stuff for a critical seam. For about $12 you get ten times what you get for the same price at REI buying a tent sealer kit. (These come in two types, one for most things, the other silicone for SilNylon as well as all the others. Your 100% silicone caulking DIY is this second one.) And make your dry bags bigger. Most of the ones in the video are too tiny. Don't forget you can roll them down pretty small if that's what you want. I was just on a cross ocean sailing trip. When we neared Canada it was foggy, everything inside the boat got damp and mildewy -- including all my clean clothes in sealed hatches. I had several dry bags in my gear that I (stupidly) didn't think to use. Had I simply stored my clothes in the dry bags none of it would've gotten mildew stink. On my own boat, which has that boat stink I've started putting all my clothes in dry bags. Another tip. Use white or light colors. I've found dark bags are black holes you need a flashlight in your teeth to look into . I would've done more of these projects if lighter colored material had been available. Hope this helps.
NigthHawkInLight made an excellent video showing how to impregnate regular bedsheets with silicone by using naphta: th-cam.com/video/z_R0gEDZhAI/w-d-xo.html Maybe it would be possible to make a waterproof bag by impregnating a cheap non-waterproof cotton/nylon bag.
I just got a hold of vinyl billboard material. Vinyl billboard is a sheet of vinyl that ads are printed on and attached to a billboard. Once those ads have expired, they take them down and they are thick vinyl sheets but the only thing is that they have prints on one side but the other side is usually white. I thank you for showing me this now I have ideas to make and duplicate drybags with D-rings that are like $50+ in Amazon.
If you live in hurricane prone areas like the east coast of the US, these billboard vinyls also make good roof tarps after the storm. Good news is that the storm often blows the billboards down, so the vinyl tarps are free. Sometimes you have to fish them out of a tree or the lake, though.
I really love the energy and enthusiasm for practicality you bring to your videos. 😊 Sad there aren't more. This project is so useful for such simple materials. There are several homes being constructed in the area - I need to go ask if they have any scraps I could use. The bottom folds are brilliant: they don't require cutting or sewing, and I love that they add both structure and water resistance. Well done! Looking forward to more videos.
Thank you for the kind words. Made my morning when I read them. More to come soon. Should have a few more by the end of August. Including some more Tyvek stuff.
Thanks, I've started production on a few more similar projects. Padded protective cases for electronic kit from tape and camping mat and a few textile projects, some made from old IKEA bags, the blue ones.
Great idea, I've used Tyvek in the UK but moved to Thailand five years ago. I've learnt in that time that in general terms, Thai buildings do not use waterproofing membranes! So as much as I'd like to be able to make some of these for outside storage for wood etc (the number of insects here that eat wood!) I don't know how easy tyvek would be to buy. 🙄
Thanks for taking the time to comment, sounds a bit different in Thailand to damp Shropshire! I would imagine these bags could be made from most flexible waterproof materials. My next project is using old Ikea bags, you know those odd blue bags you get at the check out. Thanks again. 😊👍
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What a clever man you are. I love this, I love the ethos and I also love making stuff. It is so satisfying making something beautiful/useful that could have cost you a lot more. Simon bloke in the woods inspired me and I had a go at making a wool smock, well it blows people’s minds when wearing it and I tell them I made it! 😊 💪 Instant sub! 👏
Thanks for the sub and the kind words. I'd love to play a small part in building a community of likeminded makers. Spirited people! And I've had making a smock from a wool blanket on my list for a while now. You've inspired me to have look at it.😊👍
Why do you use the plastic strip for the roll loop? Surely it would still work if you just use a length of the black polyester strapping with the catches looped on either end.
thank you for this video. i was considering getting a US surplus dry bag for like $35, but this seems like a fun project that i should try out my self. even If it doesn't work out, great i got to practice some DIY stuff and learn more about waterproofing.
Thank you! Im gonna make one for my job (during working hours so I even get paid for it). For extra clothes and safety lines n stuff. Im currently using plastic bags for that but they break all the time. Hopefully this is a better solution.
Absolutely loved this video. DIY, repurposing, repairing, restoring is my true calling. Subbed to your channel and I look for ward seeing what else you’ve come up with. Thanks! 🌿
I hope to build a bit of a community of like minded makers, spirited people who want to take some action! I've got a few ideas for new projects, protective cases for equipment like cameras made from camping mats and also a rucksack from old IKEA bags, the blue ones you get from the check out. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍😊
Very inventive. The builders always put the tyvek label on the outside and that is the moisture shedding side. Have you dunked the bag? do the contents stay dry with the label on the inside?
Thanks for your reply. I only ever intended them to be a cheap alternative and not for critical applications. As I mentioned in the video. I googled the issue of the correct way around and it makes no difference. Tyvek like the side with the name and free advertising to be facing out. They would wouldn’t they:)
Nice idea, not sure they'd survive kayaking white water, but useful nonetheless. Would make great bergen or pannier liners though. Smaller versions would suit bags for electronics from getting wet. Getting really good gaffa tape these days is hard. Most of it is very substandard unless you're paying tenner a roll. I will investigate that material thiugh, good potential for tarps which have got stupid expensive now. If you get other colours even better. Useful video.
Thank you. I’ve had some great comments it’s really encouraging. I’m making a couple of videos this weekend. How to make padded protective cases is one of them. Thanks again.
Really good vid and earned my subscription. thanks. Id never heard a bradawl pronounced “broddle” like that (even my spellcheck underlined it) so I looked it up and found it's a Yorkshire dialect. I'm gonna keep that in my quiver for future use catching out those know-alls that like to correct people, looks in mirror and blushes. 😂
Now this comment really made me smile! I am from Yorkshire as you correctly spotted. But in all my years I never made the connection between broddle and bradawl! How thick am I? I thought they were two different things. I even rang my mate up to check with him and he thought the same as me! This is my favourite comment ever, Many thanks I'm still smiling as I'm typing. 😂👍
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject I'm overseas - can't get big sheets easily here to play with, but I'd say get a Chinese dome tent for £20 so you've the poles and groundsheet, then replace sides with Tyvek. I'm nor sure how it will behave after loads of folding... Will be interesting. But one might just get away with a single skin and no flysheet or half flysheet to allow vapour to travel. If i can find some I'll have a crack at it anyhow - anything is better than nylon and cotton is heavy, in the northern winter snows.
Tyvek brand is more than other brands. Best use the ones for roofing, tougher than the wall cladding types. Don’t save on the gaffer tape, cheap ones come unstuck after a while
Good instructable, I'll try making one myself. Have you tested the bags in real life? How durable are they? Wouldn't the tape start peeling off when in everyday use?
Thanks for the tutorial video friend. One question, why not use contact cement to reinforce the joints and overlaps? Subscribed, upvoted, commented (obviously) and I even rang the bell, so may the algorithm gods smile upon your channel.
Wow! thanks for the comment, kind words and sub. I've plans for a few more videos over the next few weeks. The next is going to be really simple custom made padded cases for kit like cameras etc. Thanks again. 👍
Something to keep in mind is that some tyvec is chemically treated to be mold and mildew resistant and you might not want that in contact with the things you're storing in the bag.
I found your channel scouring for drybag fabrication tips, getting serious Blue Peter/Johnny Ball flashbacks haha! I'll rewatch and pay attention once the warm fuzzies subside. 👍
Great idea and very well presented 👍🏻, Question… since the Tyvek sheet is waterproof one way but semi permeable the other way i.e. to let moisture out when used on roofing, just wondering should the side with “writing “ on it I.e. the branding be on outside as a bag so waterproof side out , that’s the way it’s usually laid on roofing [waterproof side up,so to speak ] when used as it’s primary purpose as a waterproofing membrane , …hope that makes sense 🤔
Almost. It’s not moisture that passes through the membrane but vapour. The PTFE membrane that is laminated between the outer layers and is porous to water vapour and not water. It is the humidity and temperature difference that cause the vapour to pass through the membrane. The material is just as waterproof in both directions. 2100mm hydrostatics head. If the temperature and humidity is high on one side the vapour passes through the membrane to the side with less humidity and temperature. This is why it works on houses. They are usually warmer on the inside. It can be used either way around. There is a better explanation on the DuPont.com website. Hope this helps. And thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
Tyvek has tons of uses. Nice video. Have you considered putting the tyvek through several wash cycles to make it softer before making the dry bags? I would be curious how the bags how up when you compress them to fit inside a kayak or your backpack.
Good point. I only really intended them for light duties and nothing critical either. Can’t expect too much for couple of quid. Thanks for taking the time to comment. :)
how are the zip ties holding up? have found that after about a year the zip ties break. i think the rivets would be a more durable solution. you have giving me ideas. thanks from minnesota, usa.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’ve used the rivet version and your right about cable ties. They always fail when you don’t want them to🤣 I would also be pleased if the tape held up longer than the ties! I’m making a follow up video with durability/quality modifications to the design. But they are a bit more complex to make. Thanks again.
So I'm not familiar with the product you're using here but I am familiar with tyvek and with tyvec you would want the lettering on the outside as it acts like a one-way valve, so if you put it with the lettering inside it would be water resistant but with some slight pressure water would be able to move into the bag. Whereas if you put it with the lettering on the outside, it should be waterproof with the ability for moisture to come out. The product you're using looks more in line with a waterproof product though, so you might be safe on yours.
I'll have to try this for some lighter duty bags. I've made some super heavy duty ones out of leftover rubber roof membrane. I have one for my recovery gear that's loaded with chains and all sorts of things. You can barely move it but it would never rip.
Great idea. I used the plastic because it makes a tighter seal that is less likely to unravel but your idea would work really well and be simpler. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍😃
Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment. You are right the seams are the weak point but I'm sure you could think of a more durable solution and use my video as a starting point. I am doing a second video with a much more durable solutions to the whole project and those bags will have a full testing on video. But of course the cost and complexity goes up.
Is the example you made the 55L bag? Great video by the way. Just made a custom one for my self-inflating sleeping pad for when I go kayaking. I made mine out of a 55 gallon contractor heavy duty trash bag 3mil thick. Turned out really nice.
Neil, thanks for this very interesting tutorial. I have subbed to learn more. just a question, how heaving where the finished dry bags the 55 ltr in particular?
Pretty much. Its all a bit blurred but I think duct tape is a bit more sticky. But as you can see from the comments its a minefield! 🤷♀️ Thanks for the comment. 👍
Hello Neil SImmonds, I would really like to have the same product ingredients. In my country currently none or very few have this material (tyvek). Can we exchange information about these materials or also discuss other outdoor products?
Love it❤️And I can answer your questions. Tape = 1 SC (Starbucks Coffee) ruler = 2SC and scissors were second hand and cost a surprising 0.75 = SC at a junk sale.
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject + @iancho9587 - the "best practice recommendations" are that you NEVER puncture Tyvek. Because of the chaotic fiber orientation (during tyvek fabrication), any puncture because a seed location for tear propagation. Use Tyvek tape to join Tyvek together! It seems sorta odd (it did to me too initially), but having seen a friend's Tyvek sewn tarp catastrophically fail along the sewn segment - while my taped tarp held up fine, changed my views of Tyvek tape. When you tape Tyvek, I used a slight overlap of the pieces, and wrapped the overhanging tape around to the other side. I then taped both sides. The tape itself can easily rip. But by not allowing any tape edge to have excess stresses on it (because wrapping it over to the other side), my tarp held up well =) I do have some concerns about the tape tearing under extreme shear, but this could be mitigated by applying 3M's "Super 77" spray adhesive to the tyvek seam overlap.
Outside tyvek is not UV stable. Inside the storage room has to be dry because its breathable. In the end you're having a dust free bag, not even perfect dust free because of the material fibers. Btw. mice will just bite through as they can smell right what's inside or looking for a warm nest. If you want to save space on stored items like sleeping bags go get clear vacuum bags and create the vacuum with your vacuum cleaner.
Thanks for the comment. All very true. And mice will each trough the side of a plastic bin if they've got urge. They even ate a hole in my canoe once! (might have been a rat 😂)😊
That made me laugh. Well done. If you could see my mother 😂 bless her! As a ninja assassin though? You’re more likely to get Donald Trump to join a monastery in Tibet.
I did show the small stitching points of tape but made the assumption most people know how to stick tape down. I cut it out to keep down the length of the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
your " Tyvek" looks and sounds a lot different than what I have here in canada , the stuff you are using looks a lot thicker . the stuff we have in Canada is thin and rather stiff
I bought the thickest gauge I could find. Not sure why?! And it’s not exactly Tyvek it’s some other type. A bit cheaper🤣. Bought a 50meter role and still got 30+ left! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
The rigid plastic is harder to unroll. The more flexible tape can be unrolled even when the bag is closed. Although that is highly unlikely! Manufacturers of the high end bags like Ortlieb use the rigid plastic method. 👍😊
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Great tutorial! They do make a tyvek tape which has an adhesive specially made for tyvek, and the tape itself is made of tyvek. I think this will hold up better in the long run than standard gaffer tape.
Thanks for the comment. And you are perfectly right. I should have bought some but was feeling a bit tight. And I had no idea it would generate so much interest!
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject
Spoken like a true Yorkshireman 😉
Especially since, most tapes are of poor quality now.
Sold on price.
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject The tight gland is an evolutionary adaptation I feel.
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject if you only need it to last for one minute use gorilla tape !!!!!
you may be able to fold it inside-out and then tape the interior seams, would add a lot of strength.
That’s a great idea. Never thought of that. And the tape you can buy to go with Tyvek is also a lot stronger. Thanks for the comment b
Excellent production values: Lighting, sound, scripting, pacing, camera work, and content. Well Done, Sir.
Thank you very much. It was all an accident! Filmed on my GoPro. 😂🤣
True 'dat. That is one nice set ❤ gopro? Thank you
It's a nice idea but depends on the weatherproof qualities of tyvec and the glue life of gaffer tape. I've removed plenty of old tape that's been outside for a year or so where the glue has turned to powder.
I actually made some 'moon' chair covers out of tyvec and they lasted fine for about 4-5 months but now leak slightly. I think tyvec recommends that a roof is covered with its final membrane, ie slates etc, no later than 3 months after applying the tyvec. I.e. don't leave tyvec exposed to weathering longer than that.
I think these would be fine for a short term dry bag and of course you can make any size , nice idea.
Agreed: from experience I can verify Tyvek is NOT waterproof under certain circumstances, and with wear/abrasion over time is NOT waterproof under ANY circumstances…
Nonetheless, Great DIY for something used short term.
All very true. My main aim was for a quick/cheap starting point. I have got a video planned for a much more durable version that is lined with Tyvek but needs a sewing machine for the outer. Thanks for the constructive comments 👌😊👍
Nevertheless, the idea is great. I'm thinking of using banner fabric, I have quite a lot of it at work and it's waterproof. And it is possible to use acrylate glue for the seams.
Neat‼️ There was LOTS of this fabric behind the vinyl siding on my neighbor’s house‼️🤪 They won’t even miss it until the wind blows 🌬️ the loose siding away❗️😁
I wish all comments were as funny as this. 🤣 👍
Thank you for this! I am endeavoring to create a rain poncho that converts into a dry bag 😮. My plan is to use zipper, velcro and heavy duty snaps to make the bottom convertible. And probably put backpack straps on. I’ll post a link if it turns out worth while. Wish me luck!
Sounds like a brilliant idea. Post a video when you’re done. Thanks for the comment. :)
Ohhhh, please share if you do!
Good luck mate. I'd love to see that once composed
Add a Mylar layer if you want to have more body heat while also stopping thermal (im not actually sure if Mylar is 100% thermal proof)
Oh yes if you make this you need to get a video up 👍
Brilliant idea and excellent demonstration. I also thoroughly enjoyed your dry sense of humor.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment. 😊👍
Came for the project, stayed for the humor. Thanks for the laughs! You earned a new subscriber.
Thanks for the comment, sub and kind words. I think I need to get the camera out. See if I can do it again! 🤣
Tyvek is generally very very different from all its lower cost alternatives. Take USPS shipping envelopes. They look like Tyvek but the holes you can't see are too big so they do let water through. Tyvek is indeed like Goretex, only lets through water vapor. Keep in mind that Goretex works exactly the same in both directions. Which ever side is warmer drives water vapor towards the other side. (You could take a Tyvex bag into the shower room and the heat could 'push' the vapor through into the cooler interior of the bag.) And 'The job's done," is not done. Neil needed to put a hose on it. Proof of concept.
This is a nice project, but I'd consider these bags to be temporary. Maybe the kids are going off to camp. Maybe your going somewhere damp and foggy. I've made dry bags using Silnylon, plumbing 100% silicone caulking, some webbing, a clip, etc.. Costs a bit more, only a little bit more time, you do need a sewing machine -- but dead easy. The first one is the hardest. When done they're good for life. Here I think the belt/straps part is where it becomes complicated. (You could do those straps with a Speedy Stitcher one operation. Push the needle through, loose thread through the loop.... Google it.)
Almost any sewing machine can sew webbing. The idea of a sewing machine is not that it pushes the needle through the fabric, but that it pushes the needle around the threads. You use a 'ball needle.' You can't see the ball, but it's there. I've got a Janome, best with a steel frame (it could be inside all that cute plastic). I've sewn webbing loops that'll take thousands of pounds/kilos.
And something else about Goretex. It's great but. I do a lot of sailing. When it might rain, I wear my expensive Goretex jacket. If it is raining I wear my cheap yellow rubber jacket or the plastic jacket and rain pants I got in Japan. And the best demonstration of the Goretex Effect I think are Sealskinz socks. This is because the semipermeable fabric is right up against your skin. So your body heat is driving the water vapor. They aren't that warm, and when you put them on, you can feel moving air on your toes. But they don't let in water. My feet don't feel that cozy wool warm, but they also never get cold. End of a day of hiking in the rain in Dorset, wearing two pairs of smart wool -- my feet are cold (I have terrible circulation) Takes an hour to warm up in my sleeping bag. Next day Seakskinz? Same conditions. Feet warm enough all day, dry. End of the day feet dry, warm enough. In the sleeping bag? They warm up in a few minutes.
Thanks for the time you’ve taken to comment. Many great points. I’m a keen mountaineer and find goretex is great when it’s sub-zero and average to terrible when it’s hot and humid. And it feels so plastic.
Please make a video of your version!
@@yewsengcheong1637th-cam.com/video/kmYKd232Lnk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-A8OtbR6bMICr2e9 th-cam.com/video/4ah99GlElKo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yeFUpdaZMQG5hVpW The best tip in this one is to use100% silicone caulking for seam sealing. This also works on any tent. I use the 100% silicone sealant at HomeDepot by GE, I get the smaller 'toothpaste' size tubes instead of the cartridges made for caulking guns. (It dries out). The trick is to thin it. This video uses mineral spirits, paint thinner also works. The little seam brushes you get in the plumbing department as flux brushes. Dirt cheap. I'll put a glob of silicone in a cup, pour in some paint thinner loosely mix it with the brush. Now you have super thin sealant you can paint over the stitches of a pull out (in the upper middle of a tent or tarp) and thicker stuff for a critical seam. For about $12 you get ten times what you get for the same price at REI buying a tent sealer kit. (These come in two types, one for most things, the other silicone for SilNylon as well as all the others. Your 100% silicone caulking DIY is this second one.)
And make your dry bags bigger. Most of the ones in the video are too tiny. Don't forget you can roll them down pretty small if that's what you want. I was just on a cross ocean sailing trip. When we neared Canada it was foggy, everything inside the boat got damp and mildewy -- including all my clean clothes in sealed hatches. I had several dry bags in my gear that I (stupidly) didn't think to use. Had I simply stored my clothes in the dry bags none of it would've gotten mildew stink. On my own boat, which has that boat stink I've started putting all my clothes in dry bags. Another tip. Use white or light colors. I've found dark bags are black holes you need a flashlight in your teeth to look into . I would've done more of these projects if lighter colored material had been available. Hope this helps.
NigthHawkInLight made an excellent video showing how to impregnate regular bedsheets with silicone by using naphta: th-cam.com/video/z_R0gEDZhAI/w-d-xo.html Maybe it would be possible to make a waterproof bag by impregnating a cheap non-waterproof cotton/nylon bag.
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love how u made the square bottom part! genius!
Just the right amount of knowledge, sarcasm, and dad jokes.
Sounds a great plan for life! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🤣👍
I just got a hold of vinyl billboard material. Vinyl billboard is a sheet of vinyl that ads are printed on and attached to a billboard. Once those ads have expired, they take them down and they are thick vinyl sheets but the only thing is that they have prints on one side but the other side is usually white. I thank you for showing me this now I have ideas to make and duplicate drybags with D-rings that are like $50+ in Amazon.
Hope it goes well. Should be really tough. Post a video and share with me when you’re done. Thanks for the comment. :)
If you live in hurricane prone areas like the east coast of the US, these billboard vinyls also make good roof tarps after the storm. Good news is that the storm often blows the billboards down, so the vinyl tarps are free. Sometimes you have to fish them out of a tree or the lake, though.
Love the wit during narration……..
Thanks, stops me going mad! 👍😂
I really love the energy and enthusiasm for practicality you bring to your videos. 😊 Sad there aren't more.
This project is so useful for such simple materials. There are several homes being constructed in the area - I need to go ask if they have any scraps I could use. The bottom folds are brilliant: they don't require cutting or sewing, and I love that they add both structure and water resistance.
Well done! Looking forward to more videos.
Thank you for the kind words. Made my morning when I read them. More to come soon. Should have a few more by the end of August. Including some more Tyvek stuff.
Really enjoying your videos. Love your straightforward delivery and clear instructions.
Glad you like them! Thank you.
Excellent video! I love how simple this was to make.
Thanks, I've started production on a few more similar projects. Padded protective cases for electronic kit from tape and camping mat and a few textile projects, some made from old IKEA bags, the blue ones.
You are an excellent teacher/demonstrator. I love this video and look forward to all the other ones you have promised us. ;-)
Thankyou, and I have started making content again. It was your comment that prompted me!
Did you taped it also from the Inside? Imagine, that this would also ensure to be save. Great Video man! Simple step by step description.
Thanks for the comment. I think that tape on both sides is a great idea, thanks I'll use that next time. 👍
Dude, you are like the DIY parallel of the legendary Art Attack guy. Cheers!
Thanks. A fine compliment. I was compared to Johnny Ball as well. But you might have to be over 45 to remember him. 😉
Great idea, I've used Tyvek in the UK but moved to Thailand five years ago. I've learnt in that time that in general terms, Thai buildings do not use waterproofing membranes!
So as much as I'd like to be able to make some of these for outside storage for wood etc (the number of insects here that eat wood!) I don't know how easy tyvek would be to buy. 🙄
Thanks for taking the time to comment, sounds a bit different in Thailand to damp Shropshire! I would imagine these bags could be made from most flexible waterproof materials. My next project is using old Ikea bags, you know those odd blue bags you get at the check out. Thanks again. 😊👍
You can just use a different material
Loved the international Cup of coffee cost method.
Cheers, that and 'an area the size of France' have always made me smile.
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject hahahahahah. I am going to use that one too now.
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Excellent Project. Clear and understandable video instructions. I'll watch the video again and give it a try.
Thanks for the comment. If I want anything for the channel it’s to encourage and share making things.
What a clever man you are. I love this, I love the ethos and I also love making stuff. It is so satisfying making something beautiful/useful that could have cost you a lot more. Simon bloke in the woods inspired me and I had a go at making a wool smock, well it blows people’s minds when wearing it and I tell them I made it! 😊 💪
Instant sub! 👏
Thanks for the sub and the kind words. I'd love to play a small part in building a community of likeminded makers. Spirited people! And I've had making a smock from a wool blanket on my list for a while now. You've inspired me to have look at it.😊👍
Why do you use the plastic strip for the roll loop? Surely it would still work if you just use a length of the black polyester strapping with the catches looped on either end.
Thanks for the comment. I copied the way my expensive Ortlieb dry bag is made. Your idea would work just as well.
you're excellent at presenting
Thank you! 😃
Thanks for showing this fantastic and money-saving build.
No problem 👍I hope to build a bit of a community of like minded makers, spirited people who want to take some action!
The only issue is that they won’t last as long. But then as stated, not for super critical items
I won't be crossing the Atlantic with one of my own dry bags! 😂👍 Thanks for the comment,
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject now there’s a new record for the Guinness book!
I’m just came here for the accent. Beautiful :) thx
You've made me blush. 🤣
thank you for this video. i was considering getting a US surplus dry bag for like $35, but this seems like a fun project that i should try out my self. even If it doesn't work out, great i got to practice some DIY stuff and learn more about waterproofing.
That’s the spirit! And thanks for the comment. 👍
Thank you! Im gonna make one for my job (during working hours so I even get paid for it). For extra clothes and safety lines n stuff. Im currently using plastic bags for that but they break all the time. Hopefully this is a better solution.
Thanks for the comment. Use the best quality tape and tape inside and out for extra strength. Let me know how you get on. 👍😀
Absolutely loved this video. DIY, repurposing, repairing, restoring is my true calling. Subbed to your channel and I look for ward seeing what else you’ve come up with. Thanks! 🌿
I hope to build a bit of a community of like minded makers, spirited people who want to take some action! I've got a few ideas for new projects, protective cases for equipment like cameras made from camping mats and also a rucksack from old IKEA bags, the blue ones you get from the check out. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍😊
BRILLIANT!! Thanks for this! You've got yourself a new subscriber! 🤘😁
Thanks for the comment, sub and kind words. I've got plans for a few more videos over the next couple of months.👍
Very clever. Well done amigo.
Thanks for the kind words. 👌😀
Very inventive. The builders always put the tyvek label on the outside and that is the moisture shedding side. Have you dunked the bag? do the contents stay dry with the label on the inside?
Thanks for your reply. I only ever intended them to be a cheap alternative and not for critical applications. As I mentioned in the video. I googled the issue of the correct way around and it makes no difference. Tyvek like the side with the name and free advertising to be facing out. They would wouldn’t they:)
Nice idea, not sure they'd survive kayaking white water, but useful nonetheless. Would make great bergen or pannier liners though. Smaller versions would suit bags for electronics from getting wet. Getting really good gaffa tape these days is hard. Most of it is very substandard unless you're paying tenner a roll. I will investigate that material thiugh, good potential for tarps which have got stupid expensive now. If you get other colours even better. Useful video.
This is all very true, and taping both sides of the seam helps. Thanks for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment. 😁👍
I've just checked out your channel Mark, great stuff, loved 'harvest moon' 👍
I've been wanting to make a dry bag, thanks
Great video, I see you are just getting started at this TH-cam stuff. Well done, you have much success ahead of you!
Thank you. I’ve had some great comments it’s really encouraging. I’m making a couple of videos this weekend. How to make padded protective cases is one of them. Thanks again.
Really good vid and earned my subscription. thanks.
Id never heard a bradawl pronounced “broddle” like that (even my spellcheck underlined it) so I looked it up and found it's a Yorkshire dialect. I'm gonna keep that in my quiver for future use catching out those know-alls that like to correct people, looks in mirror and blushes. 😂
Now this comment really made me smile! I am from Yorkshire as you correctly spotted. But in all my years I never made the connection between broddle and bradawl! How thick am I? I thought they were two different things. I even rang my mate up to check with him and he thought the same as me! This is my favourite comment ever, Many thanks I'm still smiling as I'm typing. 😂👍
Nice one Neil. I've subbed. Learned something new today. Cool bag
Thanks for the sub and thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
Great idea and great instructional video!
Thank you very much.
A dome tent made of tyvek would be an interesting project...
Thanks for the comment. I think some sort of shelter is a great idea. 👍
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject I'm overseas - can't get big sheets easily here to play with, but I'd say get a Chinese dome tent for £20 so you've the poles and groundsheet, then replace sides with Tyvek. I'm nor sure how it will behave after loads of folding... Will be interesting. But one might just get away with a single skin and no flysheet or half flysheet to allow vapour to travel. If i can find some I'll have a crack at it anyhow - anything is better than nylon and cotton is heavy, in the northern winter snows.
I wonder how well rubber cement would hold up with this. Cool idea for a quick bag, subed thanks.
Thanks for the sub! I'm filming now with more stuff.
Love it Neil , really cool!!
Thanks Adam, today when I get a minute I'm starting a 'how to wax a smock' I made to increase its durability/weatherproof.
Tyvek brand is more than other brands.
Best use the ones for roofing, tougher than the wall cladding types.
Don’t save on the gaffer tape, cheap ones come unstuck after a while
Very true. In future I’m going to use the special tape that is designed to be used with Tyvek type materials.
Just found your channel now subscribed very good
Thanks for taking the time to comment and for the sub. 👍😊
This same method using a very permeable fabric would be a guide on how to make grow bags.
That looked awesome dad ❤😊😂
Good instructable, I'll try making one myself. Have you tested the bags in real life? How durable are they? Wouldn't the tape start peeling off when in everyday use?
Ding dang I love this type of content!!🎉
Thanks, I've had a few great/kind comments like yours. 👍😁
Thanks for the tutorial video friend. One question, why not use contact cement to reinforce the joints and overlaps? Subscribed, upvoted, commented (obviously) and I even rang the bell, so may the algorithm gods smile upon your channel.
Wow! thanks for the comment, kind words and sub. I've plans for a few more videos over the next few weeks. The next is going to be really simple custom made padded cases for kit like cameras etc. Thanks again. 👍
Something to keep in mind is that some tyvec is chemically treated to be mold and mildew resistant and you might not want that in contact with the things you're storing in the bag.
I found your channel scouring for drybag fabrication tips, getting serious Blue Peter/Johnny Ball flashbacks haha!
I'll rewatch and pay attention once the warm fuzzies subside. 👍
I love Johnny Ball, I once had dinner with him at Bradford University at an engineering promotion event. Thanks for the Sub.
Brilliant! Thank you😊
Thank you 👍😊
Great idea and very well presented 👍🏻, Question… since the Tyvek sheet is waterproof one way but semi permeable the other way i.e. to let moisture out when used on roofing, just wondering should the side with “writing “ on it I.e. the branding be on outside as a bag so waterproof side out , that’s the way it’s usually laid on roofing [waterproof side up,so to speak ] when used as it’s primary purpose as a waterproofing membrane , …hope that makes sense 🤔
Almost. It’s not moisture that passes through the membrane but vapour. The PTFE membrane that is laminated between the outer layers and is porous to water vapour and not water. It is the humidity and temperature difference that cause the vapour to pass through the membrane. The material is just as waterproof in both directions. 2100mm hydrostatics head. If the temperature and humidity is high on one side the vapour passes through the membrane to the side with less humidity and temperature. This is why it works on houses. They are usually warmer on the inside. It can be used either way around. There is a better explanation on the DuPont.com website. Hope this helps. And thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
Earned my sub. Great content.
Thanks. Making some more content next week.
Thks
Thank you for commenting 👍
Tyvek has tons of uses. Nice video. Have you considered putting the tyvek through several wash cycles to make it softer before making the dry bags? I would be curious how the bags how up when you compress them to fit inside a kayak or your backpack.
Probably a better idea to soften it up after, so it's easy to fold up neat while you're making the bag
Good point. I only really intended them for light duties and nothing critical either. Can’t expect too much for couple of quid. Thanks for taking the time to comment. :)
how are the zip ties holding up? have found that after about a year the zip ties break. i think the rivets would be a more durable solution. you have giving me ideas. thanks from minnesota, usa.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’ve used the rivet version and your right about cable ties. They always fail when you don’t want them to🤣 I would also be pleased if the tape held up longer than the ties! I’m making a follow up video with durability/quality modifications to the design. But they are a bit more complex to make. Thanks again.
So I'm not familiar with the product you're using here but I am familiar with tyvek and with tyvec you would want the lettering on the outside as it acts like a one-way valve, so if you put it with the lettering inside it would be water resistant but with some slight pressure water would be able to move into the bag. Whereas if you put it with the lettering on the outside, it should be waterproof with the ability for moisture to come out. The product you're using looks more in line with a waterproof product though, so you might be safe on yours.
I'll have to try this for some lighter duty bags. I've made some super heavy duty ones out of leftover rubber roof membrane. I have one for my recovery gear that's loaded with chains and all sorts of things. You can barely move it but it would never rip.
See you have a turbo lighter…they are so good and useful
I only got mine recently and wish I had owned one for years. Brilliant. 👍
Very nice presentation. Thanks.
Thanks.
The webbing could be continuos frlm end to end and the tyvek rolled on it and glued
Great idea. I used the plastic because it makes a tighter seal that is less likely to unravel but your idea would work really well and be simpler. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍😃
Tyvek can be ultrasonic friction welded as well as impulse sealed or stitched or all of the above...
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m going to try stitching next. Wouldn’t have a clue how to ultrasonic weld.
excellent. highly recommended.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. 😊👍
Prestine shope ... And then a first price drill !
Thank you. 👍
Would love to see you test the bags, I'm not convinced the gaffer tape makes them waterproof. Commercial ones are welded, not glued.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment. You are right the seams are the weak point but I'm sure you could think of a more durable solution and use my video as a starting point. I am doing a second video with a much more durable solutions to the whole project and those bags will have a full testing on video. But of course the cost and complexity goes up.
Is the example you made the 55L bag? Great video by the way. Just made a custom one for my self-inflating sleeping pad for when I go kayaking. I made mine out of a 55 gallon contractor heavy duty trash bag 3mil thick. Turned out really nice.
Hi. Thanks for the kind words. The example is the smaller bag. I think I’ll have a go at a heavy duty version. Keep making!
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject what would the measurements be for the 55L bag?
Neil, thanks for this very interesting tutorial. I have subbed to learn more. just a question, how heaving where the finished dry bags the 55 ltr in particular?
Tyvek is not available where I live. I could get a small tarp and use the tarp fabric. The website says the material is polyethylane.
Tarp fabric is a great idea, worth a try. I've got a couple of project planned with the same material. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍😊
Is Gaffers tape Duct tape? Great Quick Bag!
Pretty much. Its all a bit blurred but I think duct tape is a bit more sticky. But as you can see from the comments its a minefield! 🤷♀️ Thanks for the comment. 👍
Brilliant! Thanks!
Cheers. Thanks for the kind comments.
Very cool
Thanks for taking the time to comment. 😊👍
BRIILL ! Very well done! & funny too :)
Thank you very much. I've started creating more content as I was surprised at how many people watched and enjoyed what I did. Keep making!
Brilliant!
Thanks.
rubber mallet the tape its pressure sensitive
tube of "shoe gue" might be nice.
A very good point. And I've used shoegoo and it works quiet well. Not as good as an adhesive but patches soles very well. 👍😊
Haha all I could think when you said the police in your back yard was There coming to take me away ha ha. Lol.
Do you think it would be possible to use this for making the skin on a folding kayak?
Very good dry bag. It was a lot better than I expected. Thanks
My pleasure 😊
Hello Neil SImmonds, I would really like to have the same product ingredients. In my country currently none or very few have this material (tyvek). Can we exchange information about these materials or also discuss other outdoor products?
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No problem, thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍👍
How many Starbucks ups of coffee did not cost for the scissors? Gaffer Tape? Ruler? The international method of determining cost. Nice!
Love it❤️And I can answer your questions. Tape = 1 SC (Starbucks Coffee) ruler = 2SC and scissors were second hand and cost a surprising 0.75 = SC at a junk sale.
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject hahaha. That’s awesome! Thanks for indulging me
It looks like Tyvek could be replaced by cheaper tarp for even more cost reduction
You could. If you have got a sewing machine it quite easy to stitch instead of tape. Not waterproof though. Thanks for commenting.
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject + @iancho9587 - the "best practice recommendations" are that you NEVER puncture Tyvek. Because of the chaotic fiber orientation (during tyvek fabrication), any puncture because a seed location for tear propagation.
Use Tyvek tape to join Tyvek together!
It seems sorta odd (it did to me too initially), but having seen a friend's Tyvek sewn tarp catastrophically fail along the sewn segment - while my taped tarp held up fine, changed my views of Tyvek tape.
When you tape Tyvek, I used a slight overlap of the pieces, and wrapped the overhanging tape around to the other side. I then taped both sides.
The tape itself can easily rip.
But by not allowing any tape edge to have excess stresses on it (because wrapping it over to the other side), my tarp held up well =)
I do have some concerns about the tape tearing under extreme shear, but this could be mitigated by applying 3M's "Super 77" spray adhesive to the tyvek seam overlap.
…and not breathable
Stitch, then tape over the stitching, best of both worlds. Strong and waterproof seams!@@neilsimmondsmediaproject
Outside tyvek is not UV stable. Inside the storage room has to be dry because its breathable. In the end you're having a dust free bag, not even perfect dust free because of the material fibers.
Btw. mice will just bite through as they can smell right what's inside or looking for a warm nest.
If you want to save space on stored items like sleeping bags go get clear vacuum bags and create the vacuum with your vacuum cleaner.
Thanks for the comment. All very true. And mice will each trough the side of a plastic bin if they've got urge. They even ate a hole in my canoe once! (might have been a rat 😂)😊
tyvek is a good start..... but i wouldnt trust tape..... need to find a good way to plastic weld the seams shut.
Specialist...
Your mom told you to carry scissors in the "ice pick" knife stab mode? damn man I wont mess with your mom!🤣
That made me laugh. Well done. If you could see my mother 😂 bless her! As a ninja assassin though? You’re more likely to get Donald Trump to join a monastery in Tibet.
@@neilsimmondsmediaproject 🤣cheers
Is it just me or you didn't show the taping of the long edge? 😉
I did show the small stitching points of tape but made the assumption most people know how to stick tape down. I cut it out to keep down the length of the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
What about sticking it together with impact glue 😁
Now that’s a genius idea. Using strips of Tyvek and impact adhesive. Cheers. 👍👌😃
Yes, I was thinking strips of tyvek too 😁
OK, I tried impact glue & it did do the job, but it seemed to be quite hard work. The Tyvec tape would be 100 times easier
Super drybag
Use tyvek as tent or tarp?
Where did you use the plastic sheet?
Thanks for the comment. It’s the plastic strip that is inserted into the channel at the top of the bag. 👍
Great😊😊
Thank you.
First class big bear
You are a brilliant motivator Mark. One of life’s doers. Getting things done.
your " Tyvek" looks and sounds a lot different than what I have here in canada , the stuff you are using looks a lot thicker . the stuff we have in Canada is thin and rather stiff
I bought the thickest gauge I could find. Not sure why?! And it’s not exactly Tyvek it’s some other type. A bit cheaper🤣. Bought a 50meter role and still got 30+ left! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
How to make the best hydrophobic
Why didn’t you just put webbing right through the slot instead of using the plastic and cable ties?
The rigid plastic is harder to unroll. The more flexible tape can be unrolled even when the bag is closed. Although that is highly unlikely! Manufacturers of the high end bags like Ortlieb use the rigid plastic method. 👍😊
Is gaffer tape different from duct tape?
Thanks for the comment. I think that duct tape is more sticky but as you can see from some of my comments its a minefield!👍
Most carpenters will use a utility knife to rapidly cut the tyvek.
Thanks for the comment. I like using my tailors shears but a knife would be just as good. 👍
The long edges joint looks like an extremely weak feature 😨
Hi, this is the weakest part, taping both sides with a good quality tape helps. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍😊