Waterproof Map cover

[RAB]

Looking for a waterproof cover for use with Nicholson canal map books. As there doesn't appear to be a specific applicable cover (not un-surprising, although I don't mind being proved wrong!). I was wondering what others use/recommend?

Many thanks in hopeful anticipation 🙂

[Alan de Enfield]

1) A large size freezer zip bag (ASDA etc) 15 for about £2

2) A water proof map cover Camping and walking store (Go Outdoors etc) £10

3) A water proof map cover (from China via Ebay) £4+

Edited July 17, 2024 by Alan de Enfield

[Mike Tee]

Google C5 clear zip up folders

[Jen-in-Wellies]

Are we talking waterproof as in it will survive a shower when cruising, or waterproof as in it can survive a fall in to the cut?

[Hudds Lad]

7 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:

Are we talking waterproof as in it will survive a shower when cruising, or waterproof as in it can survive a fall in to the cut?

First time we went up the Ashby we had our map on the hatch all nicely laminated with a keyring loop in the top corner. Due to an incident when mooring with a stiff breeze and the centreline (blame, to this day, is still being established) it went for a swim. I went back with the short pole to hook it out just in time to see it stop floating and sink into the murky depths  Despite much poking about and many casts of the magnet it was sadly lost to Poseidon. Waterproof is not always for the best  

[TheBiscuits]

22 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said:

(blame, to this day, is still being established)

 

So it was definitely your fault then 😁

[Chris Lowe]

Ordnance Survey have a range of different map cases in their online shop.

[davem399]

About 15 or so years ago, I bought an Ortlieb map case and it is still going strong today.  Not the cheapest, but good quality.

[Hudds Lad]

1 hour ago, TheBiscuits said:

 

So it was definitely your fault then 😁

I can neither confirm nor deny the accusation  

[DJ Adams]

Hey there. If you can order from Amazon, here's the one I ordered and use, and am happy with: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08NL83GXJ/ 

[Arthur Marshall]

I just made a box with a hinged lid with some perspex inset. It sits on the hatch, would take a full on gale to shift it.

[pig]

We use an A4 document holder with clipped lid.

its showerproof, but wouldn’t survive a dunking. Fits a Nicholsons guide perfectly

Amazon do them - search

CIOUYAOS A4 File Box 

 

[Baralacha]

6 hours ago, davem399 said:

About 15 or so years ago, I bought an Ortlieb map case and it is still going strong today.  Not the cheapest, but good quality.

This looks good. I have many of Ortlieb's cycle luggage and can confirm that the roll closure is watertight.

I'd add a couple of small neodymium magnets to the tabs on this to have it secure on to the steel slide.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ortlieb-Unisexs-Map-Case-Bag-Transparent/dp/B000NG8FAS

[Chris Lowe]

46 minutes ago, Puffling said:

This looks good. I have many of Ortlieb's cycle luggage and can confirm that the roll closure is watertight.

I'd add a couple of small neodymium magnets to the tabs on this to have it secure on to the steel slide.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ortlieb-Unisexs-Map-Case-Bag-Transparent/dp/B000NG8FAS

That look good, but unisex map case are they having a laugh 😄😁

[RAB]

10 hours ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:

Are we talking waterproof as in it will survive a shower when cruising, or waterproof as in it can survive a fall in to the cut?

Rain proof really. I guess if it falls in the cut then I've probably lost it and it's not likely to happen (famous last words!). Have a semi-trad so map book sits on one of the seats, rather than the hatch, when were not looking at it.

[Tim Lewis]

16 hours ago, pig said:

We use an A4 document holder with clipped lid.

its showerproof, but wouldn’t survive a dunking. Fits a Nicholsons guide perfectly

Amazon do them - search

CIOUYAOS A4 File Box 

 

 

This is what I use