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Daysac - zip opening or strap with clip?

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Gordonbp 04 May 2016

Looking for a new 25-30 ltr daysac.
Wondering about the advantages and disadvantages between conventional straps and zip lids?

Dell 04 May 2016

In reply to Gordonbp:

A broken strap or buckle is easier to fix. Zips are less watertight than a flap.

Zips can give you a larger opening to get to your stuff, might be easier with gloves on (as long as a pull tag is attached)

OP Gordonbp 04 May 2016

In reply to Dell:
<A broken strap or buckle is easier to fix. Zips are less watertight than a flap.>

That's what I thought. Just checking because technology has moved on!

LastBoyScout 04 May 2016

In reply to Gordonbp:

My preference for hill use is a top-opening lid with straps. I've yet to find a dry bag with a side opening and zips leak and get things caught in them.