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If you’re a big fan of kayaking, canoeing, and boating or a brave backpacker laughing in the face of heavy rains and storms, a floating bag is a must-have addition to your waterproof setup. A floating drybag is a storage solution made from heavy-duty waterproof material, having several leak-proof closures. Even if you’re an excellent kayak-sailer, don’t expect rain in your adventure, or your route doesn’t contain streams to cross, you can’t be too ready.
The best dry bag will ensure 100% protection of your gear against water, snow, sand, and UV. GRITR Outdoors offers an array of quality waterproof dry bags for kayaking.
If it’s your first time shopping for waterproof backpacks and bags, here are things to consider:
Most bags are made from nylon or vinyl. Nylon is a hydrophobic fabric, but it’s not waterproof in a genuine sense. To make it waterproof, manufacturers either laminate it with plastic or coat it with a Cordura coating agent. Nylon bags have a Dernier (D) rating indicating the thickness of the fabric - the higher the D number, the thicker. Nylon bags are more flexible and lighter.
Vinyl bags are stiffer, cheaper, and have an easy-to-clean non-woven surface structure. Moreover, the vinyl body is easy to repair and may feature a transparent window.
Roll-top closure is the best. It provides the highest protection, so once the bag is secured properly, there’s no chance water will get inside. For increased safety, the roll-top may feature a Velcro band.
A kayak dry bag with a zipper closure provides faster access to your belongings, but its dependability is lower. Even if the bag in question features a sealed zipper, it can be damaged by your clothing getting into it.
Floating bags come in a variety of sizes. Small dry bags for boating usually range from 1L to 10L, while large dry bags for camping achieve a capacity of up to 55L. A 20L dry bag is considered the golden mean.
