Dry Bags - Your Choice

[RedLeader]

I always plan to bring elastic bands to keep waterproofs tidy when not in use. I never have any though - anyone work in a post office

[KittyKatArmstrong]

Does anyone use a drybag instead of a sleeping bag compression sack?  Any preference for makes?  Exped was mentioned, does anyone use the Alpkit Airlok ones?

I've a few Alpkit bags that I use for sleeping bags and miscellaneous junk.  Do the job and fit exactly without being too heavy.  I've one of their Groudon bags as well for a lightweight daybag which I'm very fond of.  Their stuff is a bit like Ronseal - does exactly what it says on the tin    They're a lot stronger than a stuff sac so take a lot more compression without complaining.

[Craigy123]

My though here would be how much weight is your dry bags going to add? I tend to use the sea to summit ones and they are dead light. even then its usually just camera equipment in a dry bag. If I was going to use lots for different things then I'm not sure added weight would be a big issue, unless your using the heavy rubberised ones.

[suspectmonkey]

One thing for sure is that a dry bag is a lot lighter than a fleece, down vest or sleeping bag saturated with water

I have both Exped and Alpkit dry bags.  My thoughts would be that the Alpkit ones are lighter than the equivalent size in Exped, but the Exped ones look and feel like they will be more durable.  Personally I'd be happy using either!