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Lois May 3rd, 2002 11:20 AM

May,<BR>I recently purchased a waterproof fanny pack online. I don't remember the site I found, but I believe the phone number for it is 800-441-7234. I ordered it after advice online regarding exploring beaches off the beaten track in Hawaii. It arrived within a week and we are happy with it. Total cost including shipping was just over $20.

xxx May 3rd, 2002 11:23 AM

nobody really care what your ideas are here Ken, May is looking for fanny pack not necessarily to kick you in yours.

jenn May 3rd, 2002 11:27 AM

We bought a waterproof fanny pack at REI in Seattle - $24. (rei.com) More convenient than something around your wrist or neck - hardly know you've got it on. We went snorkeling with it but not diving. No problems with getting anything wet.

May May 3rd, 2002 11:31 AM

Wow this post is getting more and more hilarious.<BR><BR>I am certainly checking out the "Splash Caddy". Unfortunately, carribeancharlies.com does not have their number listed on their site and their online purchase page doesn't work.<BR><BR>Thank you for all the suggestions. Keep them coming.

Ross May 3rd, 2002 12:49 PM

Jenn tell us the name brand that is exactly what I am looking for too but what is the name?

jenn May 6th, 2002 11:33 AM

Ross, its the SealLine fanny pack. On the rei.com site, just type in waterproof fanny pack in the search rei field on the home page. It'll take you right there -

Ross May 6th, 2002 11:44 AM

Thanks Jenn I will check that out.

shandra May 6th, 2002 12:19 PM

We bought our Splash Caddy through Magellan's. It is a travel supply catalog. It works great. My husband wears it around his swimsuit. It has a handy belt and two waterproof liners.

hey May 6th, 2002 12:49 PM

fanny packs are for dorks!!

you're the dork May 7th, 2002 06:05 AM

You'll be more of a dork to find out your stuff is stolen.

C May 9th, 2002 04:18 AM

Linda, <BR>Please tell me the toll-free number for Caribbean Charlie. I emailed them for a week and have not received a response. I tried 340-776-3775 ( the number given for logos printed on products)but no one answered. Thanks,<BR>Cathy

Liz May 9th, 2002 04:41 AM

2 seconds on Google...<BR><BR>http://www.caribbeancharlies.com/Default.htm

Jd May 9th, 2002 04:51 AM

I bought 2 waterproof fannie packs last year at Overtons.com. They arrived in 2 days and they worked great-no leakage.

Kristin May 9th, 2002 07:00 AM

You could aalso go to the Splash Caddy's manufacturer directly:<BR>http://www.watchfuleyedesigns.com/splashcaddy/

C May 9th, 2002 01:15 PM

Thanks everyone for Overtons.com and Watchfuleyedesignn.com. Actually I wanted to contact Caribbean Charlie because their prices are cheaper than the splash caddy manufacturer. I couldn't order on Caribbean's website, it had an error and therefore, I wanted to call them.

May May 9th, 2002 01:40 PM

Hi, I finally got my waterproof fanny pack and I have decided to take many of your suggestions and bought a Splash Caddy Junior (around 7x6"). It was $17.95 excluding shipping. I looked into Caribbeancharlies.com also and was not able to get one from that even though their prices were a few bucks cheaper. I finally settled and bought from Magellans.com.<BR><BR>C, you might give that site a try as well. They have 3 selections. I wouldn't know how well they work because I won't be leaving until next weekend.<BR><BR>Thanks for all your suggestions and comments.

sarah May 9th, 2002 02:31 PM

May test it out in a sink before you leave we had to lay out cash after one leaked last year. Another comon ziplock will fix leak but you don't want to be laying out bills to dry as we had to not having tested product before leaving.

xxx May 9th, 2002 02:42 PM

Can someone explain why anyone would find it necessary to take cash in the ocean with them? How much cash do people take to the beach ? Aren't there other easier and less rssky alternatives?

xxx May 9th, 2002 02:55 PM

You don't have a safe in a condo so you really don't have an alternative if you want to be cautious. How much cash you want to take is up to you. Now explain to the rest of us how you find it so easy to be incredulous about the methods of others when you cannot make these very logical conclusions on your own! Just asking for a little bit of the old critical thinking skills.

Miss manners May 9th, 2002 03:01 PM

The previous poster needs a little of the old "manners" skills.


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