NRS 3.8 Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag
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This massive dry bag is expandable for over 6500 cubic inches of storage capacity but can be cinched down with the four compression straps to compact and stabilize gear.
- The adjustable backpack harness has a rubberized grab handle and extra wide padded shoulder straps for comfortable hands-free transport of your gear.
- The StormStrip™ closure provides for a reliable waterproof seal.
- Sizes are measured fully packed and closed.
- Measurement: 3.8 cu. ft., 6,635 cu. in., 109 liters
- 16" diameter x 33" tall
- Material: 21-oz. PVC/polyester body, 34-oz. PVC/polyester floor
- Weight: 4.2 lbs
- Closure: StormStrip™ closure
- Includes padded backpack straps
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by PowerReviews(based on 53 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good capacity (47)
- Strong material (44)
- Tight closure (43)
- Waterproof (42)
- Easy to carry (37)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (7)
Best Uses
- Paddling (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (44), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Durable and easy to use
Great bag that you feel can take a beating when packing it up or tying it on the raft. We took it on both an 8-day Main Salmon river trip and 6-day Rogue...Read complete review
Great bag that you feel can take a beating when packing it up or tying it on the raft. We took it on both an 8-day Main Salmon river trip and 6-day Rogue river trip and it held up well in the sand and kept things dry on and off the river. We use some type of liner (heavy trash bag) to give the gear extra protection in case of a submersion (aka raft flip) but we've yet to test in under those conditions. A bag liner is also helpful for packing. With a liner placed in the Bill's bag, you can get those odd shaped items in a little easier and pack them down. It would be nice if NRS offered a bag liner specifically designed for the Bill's bag.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great Dry Bag - Just not for portaging
This is a great bag for almost everything it is supposed to do. It hauls a ton of gear, is tough and keeps everything bone dry. It will exceed your expectations on most trips...Read complete review
This is a great bag for almost everything it is supposed to do. It hauls a ton of gear, is tough and keeps everything bone dry. It will exceed your expectations on most trips.
Our new bag performed well in these respects on a recent, eight day paddling trip to Isle Royale National Park with my wife, but a couple flaws emerged. One, the straps that go over the top could use another inch or two in length when the bag is completely filled. This is a small matter specific to our trip because we probably had it overstuffed. After eating some of our oatmeal, noodles and rice the first couple days of our trip, the bag closed fine. The main negative aspect came to light during portages. A bag with this much carrying capacity definitely needs a hip belt. Without it, even moderate portages become painfully difficult, and this is coming from a couple of 20 year backpacking and paddling veterans.
Bottom line, this is a great bag for most uses. It's tough, watertight and can handle a huge amount of gear. BUT, if you plan to do anything beyond short and easy portaging, get a different bag with a hip belt.
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Pros
- Good Capacity
Cons
- Tears Easily
- Weak Seams
Best Uses
Comments about NRS 3.8 Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag:
This bag was terrible. I bought it new for a Grand Canyon trip and the seam on the top roll over buckle broke on day 3. Another friend had the same experience with the bag a month earlier. Overall design would be good IF THE BAG WORKED. This is a highly recommended bag from an industry leading name, I'd expect it to last more than three days...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Capacity
- Strong Material
- Tight Closure
Cons
Best Uses
- Paddling
- Sailing
Comments about NRS 3.8 Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag:
Excellent bag. I loaded it with 40 pounds of gear, checked it on flights to/from Utah from California, and used the bag for 6 days on the Green River out of Moab. Loaded bag fit perfectly cross-ways in the canoes. Back-pack style straps made it easy to carry from the shore to camps.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS 3.8 Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag:
Bills bag is a large dry bag with back pack straps. It works great for hiking gear into the Gunnison Gorge.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- Strong Material
- Tight Closure
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Paddling
Comments about NRS 3.8 Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag:
During 8 days of whitewater on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, my NRS' DryBag did everything I expected it to do. It took a beating, strapped into the rafts, stored my tent, sleeping bag, clothes, and personal items, and kept them all dry. I could enjoy the trip and never had to think about my gear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Capacity
- Strong Material
- Tight Closure
Cons
- Poor Strap System
- Weak Seams
Best Uses
- Paddling
Comments about NRS 3.8 Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag:
Great pack for short distance carrying ONLY. I am using mine for work in the BWCA and had to pack it over 13 miles. OUCH! The strap system does not make for comfort when you have a large load. My seams started ripping where the straps connect at the top of the pack. Already out of use for the season....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS 3.8 Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag
Q:
Where is this product made?Asked on 5/8/2013 by Richard from New York City1 answer
A:
It is made in Asia.Answered on 5/8/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Q:
What is the warranty on your bags?Asked on 9/16/2012 by None1 answer
A:
We warranty our products for their usable life for workmanship and materials. No product used in the outdoors lasts forever. If one of our products develops a problem and the gear obviously looks like it should last longer, we'll replace or repair it - no problem. If the product comes back to us obviously worn out and all used up - probably not. As to the bags, especially the HD Bill's Bag, you'll get many years use out of it. It's my go-to big bag. My other is the Expedition DriDuffelAnswered on 9/16/2012 by Clyde from NRS
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Q:
Why do you have a bigger black bottom on the bag?Asked on 8/20/2012 by Leaping Leon from Anywhere USA1 answer
A:
It's reinforcement for the bottom of the bag.Answered on 8/20/2012 by Clyde from NRS
Merchant response: Obviously a manufacturing defect. Customer contacted to return for an exchange or refund.