- Home
- Outdoor Research Helium Dry Sacks
- Question and Answer
Gear Question
Outdoor Research Helium Dry Sacks
Has anybody tested this for use as an emergency floatation device?...
By arthur martineau
Ranked #508 - Kayak Accessories
November 27, 2008
Has anybody tested this for use as an emergency floatation device? Seems like it could work.
View Details: Outdoor Research Helium Dry Sacks
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Daniel Whalen
Ranked #507 - Kayak Accessories
January 2, 2009
well you'd have to leave it inflated all the time, and even then it's not a very good idea. Also, I am not sure how much weight it could take! The seams are water-proof, but they won't really handle pressure. I used it as a pillow once, and woke up in the morning with a tiny hole at one seam!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Silnyl
- Dimensions:
- [1] 17 x 6in (45 x 15cm); [2] 20.1 x 7in (51 x 18cm); [3] 22.6 x 8in (57 x 20cm); [4] 25.2 x 10in (64 x 25cm); [5] 27.2 x 11in (69 x 28cm); [6] 29 x 13in (74 x 33cm)
- Capacity / Volume:
- [1] 398cu in (6.5L); [2] 646cu in (10.6L); [3] 971cu in (15.9L); [4] 1710cu in (28L); [5] 2259cu in (37L); [6] 3364cu in (55.1L)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing
- Weight:
- [1] 1.6oz (44g); [2] 1.9oz (52g); [3] 2.2oz (61g); [4] 2.8oz (79g); [5] 3.1oz (88g); [6] 3.8oz (108g)
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.