LokSak aLokSak

These bags are airtight, waterproof, and certified to keep any belongings protected and submersible up to 200 feet! You can also use your touchscreen device right through the bag! I use these bags when I'm traveling, out at the beach, going fishing, or hiking especially. They are great!

I have used these bags for all of my outdoor adventures and vacation excursions, and they have always proved to be the best. I always have my phone in one of their "neck caddy" waterproof bags that comes with a lanyard, and they are great because I can take pictures and talk on the phone and never have to take my phone out of the bag. 

I also use some of the larger sized bags to keep my larger belongings safe and protected during my hikes. Oftentimes, I'll use them to keep food from going bad or stale so quick, and it keeps them fresh for longer periods of time making it easy to bring more food with me.

The last thing I'll say for more of a practical application, would be always having one for your phone, which you can never regret. For sporting events, concerts, beach/pool days, and hobbies, whether it's raining, sandy, snowy, almost everyone wants peace of mind knowing their phone is protected. Look no further, as the aLOKSAK is the perfect solution for keeping your electronics safe.

Background

I have used this product for at least 6-7 years now, and will continue to do so.

Heavy duty waterproof plastic storage bag designed for carrying items you want to ensure do not get exposed to the elements (rain, dust, snow, humidity, sand, etc.).

This write up is a complement to the LOKSAK OPSAK write up I've also provided. I originally bought these aLOKSAKs thinking they'd work for my food storage, but the food odors were coming through so I ended up going back and getting the OPSAK for that purpose.

For my 3.5-day backpacking trip, I used these aLOKSAKs for carrying the items I wanted to ensure didn't get wet (phone, wallet, map). Even though we had some rain, the waterproofness of these bags was not really tested because my backpack was either under the vestibule of my tent when it rained or I had a pack cover on. 

I have mixed feelings for this particular product. For normal backpacking, especially here in Colorado, I think normal ziplock baggies work fine for this type of application and paying $10-15 is not necessary. But, for other applications such as rafting, backpacking in the Pacific NW or in the case of my buddy through hiking the Colorado Trail, the waterproofness and durability of the product are more essential.

I've only given this an Average rating because part of me wants to chalk up this product as hype while another part does see utility in certain applications.