Dry Bags

Canoe trips, kayak days, bike tours and boat outings all need somewhere dry for clothes, sleeping bags, phones and food. Sizes here run from 3 L stuff sacks to 20 L roll-top backpacks, plus bike packs that mount on forks and handlebars. Choose by job: 3–8 L for electronics and a first-aid kit, 10–13 L for a sleeping bag or a day's clothing, and 20 L and up for gear packed loose in a canoe.

Material decides weight and toughness. Sea to Summit's Ultra-SIL sacks are ultralight for backpacking, while heavier tarpaulin bags such as CRESSI's Ocelot, along with Earth Pak and Pelican's ExoDry, take rougher handling on docks and decks. Compression bags like the Sea to Summit eVac let trapped air escape so they pack smaller. If you paddle, also check the required safety equipment for canoes and kayaks.

Brands include Earth Pak, HEETA and MARCHWAY.

In this range: anchors and coolers.

Need help choosing? Read required safety equipment for canoes and kayaks.

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Dry Bags: frequently asked questions

Are dry bags fully waterproof?

A roll-top dry bag closed with at least three tight folds keeps out rain, spray and a brief dunking, but most aren't built to stay underwater. If gear has to survive full submersion, choose a bag rated for it, such as one with an IPX7 phone pocket, and double-bag your electronics. Taped or welded seams matter as much as the fabric.

What size dry bag do I need?

For a phone, keys and snacks, 3–5 L is plenty. A 10–13 L bag holds a compressed summer sleeping bag or a day's layers, and 20 L fits a full change of clothes plus a jacket. On multi-day canoe trips, several medium bags sorted by contents are easier to pack and search than one huge sack.

How do I care for a dry bag?

Rinse it in fresh water after a trip on salt water, dry it inside out before storing, and keep it out of long sun exposure between trips. Don't pack sharp items against the fabric, and wipe grit off the roll-top strip, because it can stop the bag from sealing.

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Canoe, Kayak and SUP Safety Equipment Required in Canada

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