Description:
Store and haul your rescue boats protected. The NRS Boat Bag (NRS item 81165.02) shields a rolled boat from UV rays that age it early, and keeps dirt and debris off it in storage or on the road. Four sizes cover inflatable kayaks up to 18 ft rafts, which suits fire departments and swiftwater teams that keep a boat staged on a trailer or in the station. Find more raft gear, pumps and repair supplies.
Features
- Tough PVC body: durable 18 oz./1000 denier PVC reinforced with rugged nylon webbing.
- UV and dirt protection: helps keep boats from aging early and keeps debris off in storage or transport.
- Vented zipper: the zippered closure is bound on each side with breathable mesh, so the boat can dry.
- Four sizes: from 1 and 2 person IKs to most 15 to 18 ft rafts.
- Carry options: the IK bag has backpack straps and 1 carry handle; M-XL bags have 4 carry handles.
- Storage pocket: M-XL bags have a clear vinyl storage pocket.
Specifications
- Material: 18 oz./1000 denier PVC, reinforced with nylon webbing
- Closure: zipper, bound with breathable mesh
- IK bag: backpack straps and 1 carry handle
- M-XL bags: 4 carry handles and a clear vinyl storage pocket
Sizes & options
Choose: IK, L, M or XL. Everyone rolls boats differently, so measure your boat's length x width x depth when it is rolled up and compare it to the chart below.
| Size | Dimensions | Intended Hypalon Craft |
|---|---|---|
| IK | 26"L x 23"W x 11"D | 1 & 2 person IKs |
| M | 40"L x 25"W x 11"D | 9'–12'6" rafts, 14' & 16' cat tubes |
| L | 48"L x 31"W x 13"D | Most 13'–14' rafts |
| XL | 55"L x 40"W x 15"D | Most 15'–18' rafts |
Questions about the NRS Boat Bag
Which size boat bag do I need?
Measure your boat rolled up (length x width x depth) and compare it to the chart. As a guide: IK fits 1 and 2 person IKs; M fits 9' to 12'6" rafts and 14' and 16' cat tubes; L fits most 13' to 14' rafts; XL fits most 15' to 18' rafts.
Will the Medium bag hold cataraft tubes?
Yes. The M bag is sized for 9' to 12'6" rafts and 14' and 16' cat tubes, including the tubes of NRS 14' and 16' River Cats.
Can I store a damp boat in it?
The zipper is bound on each side with breathable mesh, which vents the bag so your boat can dry.
What is the bag made of?
Durable 18 oz./1000 denier PVC reinforced with rugged nylon webbing.
Is the boat bag rated for fire or high heat?
No. It is a PVC storage and transport bag. It is not flame resistant and is not rated for fire or high-heat use.
Where can I buy the NRS Boat Bag for Rafts, IKs and Cats?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product can expose you to di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
