ACR RapidDitch Express Floating Survival Bag 15lb Capacity 2279 Marine Safety
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ACR RapidDitch Express Survival Bag
A buoyant, highly visible emergency equipment bag designed to keep essential abandon-ship, signalling and survival gear organised and ready for rapid deployment. Reflective panels improve visibility, while multiple pockets, loops and tethers keep critical equipment accessible.
Key features
- Buoyant design floats with up to 15 lb (6.8 kg) of equipment in fresh water
- Water-resistant and reflective exterior for demanding marine use
- 600 denier polyester exterior with 210 denier polyester interior
- Corrosion-resistant, self-repairing zips
- Internal and external pockets, attachment loops and equipment tethers
- Shoulder strap releases and converts into two 4 ft survivor tethers
- Tethers can clip to lifejackets to help keep survivors and equipment together
- Bright ACRtreuse colour and reflective material aid search-and-rescue visibility
Technical specifications
| Brand / model | ACR RapidDitch Express 2279 |
| Dimensions | 533 × 152 × 368 mm (21 × 6 × 14.5 in) |
| Empty weight | 0.68 kg (1.5 lb) |
| Fresh-water float load | Up to 15 lb (6.8 kg) dead weight with the bag flooded |
| Outer material | 600 denier polyester with reflective panels |
| Inner material | 210 denier polyester |
| Tether system | Shoulder strap converts into 2 × 4 ft tethers |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Recommended use
Suitable for powerboats, sailing yachts, charter craft, commercial fishing vessels, workboats and other vessels that need a clearly identified grab bag for emergency equipment.
- Stow in an unobstructed, quickly accessible location close to the evacuation route.
- Organise equipment so the most urgent signalling and communication devices can be reached first.
- Secure loose equipment to the internal tethers where appropriate.
- Inspect the bag, zips, straps and stored equipment regularly.
- Rinse with fresh water after salt exposure and air-dry fully before restowing.
Important
This is a water-resistant floating survival bag, not a sealed waterproof dry bag. Radios, documents, medicines and other water-sensitive contents should be protected in suitable individual waterproof pouches. Float performance depends on the total load and water conditions.
What is included
- 1 × ACR RapidDitch Express Survival Bag
- Convertible shoulder strap / twin survivor tether system
Emergency equipment, signalling devices, lifejackets and waterproof inner pouches are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Is this bag waterproof?
No. It is water-resistant and buoyant, but it is not a sealed dry bag. Protect sensitive equipment separately.
Will it float when loaded?
It is rated to float with up to 15 lb (6.8 kg) of dead-weight equipment when flooded in fresh water. Do not exceed the stated load.
Does it include survival equipment?
No. The listing is for the bag and its convertible strap/tether system only.
What are the shoulder-strap tethers for?
The strap separates into two 4 ft tethers that can attach to lifejackets to help keep survivors close to one another and the equipment bag.
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