I'm a bit late to answer - I've been on vacation this week. Anyway, like the others who have posted, getting a good gasket seal (foam or other) is critical. The internal bungees are just icing on the cake.

Ross

: Ross or anyone who has used his technique,
: How well do the internal bungees work. After having used them for awhile? Is
: this as waterproof as any other method? Any suggestions or comments
: appreciated.
: Ross, I love your site, wonderful craftsmanship. It is nice to have a
: reference like that bookmarked. It clears up alot of gray area in my gray
: matter.

: Thank you, Elliott