Stop Worrying About Your Gear and Start Enjoying the Adventure!
Your bags and backpacks should always keep up with your adventures, regardless of the conditions. This way, you can focus 100% on what you’re doing—no compromises, no worrying about your gear’s safety.
We’ve all been there, thinking: “I really hope the rain stops; I don’t want my things to get wet! Should I put my camera in an extra plastic bag? What about the clothes in my backpack—will they be dry so I can change? Should I wait in the office for the rain to stop before biking home? What if a wave knocks my pack from the boat into the sea? I don’t want my wet wetsuit to drip all over my car…” Whether you’re travelling, surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, riding a bike, or fishing, don’t let the water hold you back.
It’s time to stop worrying and start enjoying your adventures, no matter what Mother Nature throws at you. DryTide waterproof backpacks, duffels, and dry bags will keep all your gear safe and dry, whatever the conditions.
Introducing DryTide Waterproof Bags and Backpacks
DryTide waterproof backpacks uniquely combine the versatility, functionality, and comfort of regular backpacks with the waterproof capabilities of dry bags, all while maintaining a stylish appearance. They offer protection that goes beyond the typical “waterproof” label, which can mean many different things today. Every DryTide waterproof backpack, duffel, and dry bag is made from 100% waterproof material using a 100% waterproof construction technique. This means that your gear will stay dry not only during a quick rain shower but also in much heavier conditions, such as hiking through long torrential rainstorms or participating in various water sports. Your belongings will remain dry even if you drop our waterproof backpack or bag into the sea, and they will survive a brief submersion.
Despite these robust features, DryTide waterproof backpacks are still packed with technical features. Ergonomically designed padded shoulder straps, a hip belt, a sternum strap, and a padded back ensure comfortable carrying. Additionally, pockets, compartments, and extra straps help you organise your belongings, ensuring everything is easily accessible when you need it.
Difference Between Water Resistant and Waterproof Backpack
The terms “waterproof” and “water-resistant” are often used loosely when describing products. In reality, not many bags and backpacks that use these terms are literally waterproof. So, what is the difference between a water-resistant backpack and a truly waterproof backpack?
Waterproof Backpack
- A waterproof backpack is made from 100% waterproof fabric, capable of stopping water indefinitely, regardless of conditions or water pressure.
- The fabric pieces are welded together using ultrasonic welding, eliminating the need for stitches in constructing waterproof compartments and pockets.
- Additionally, a waterproof backpack uses either a roll-down top closure system or waterproof zippers to securely seal all the openings.
END RESULT: This type of backpack can be dropped into water, and the inside will remain dry. It will protect your belongings through even the strongest tropical rainstorms for days, months, or even years if needed.
Water Resistant Backpack
- A water-resistant backpack is typically made from fabric that can repel water for only a limited time. Prolonged exposure and increased water pressure can cause the fabric to gradually let water through.
- In the construction of a water-resistant backpack, the fabric pieces are stitched together. These stitches create small holes through which water can enter. To mitigate this, stitches are sometimes taped to enhance water resistance.
- A water-resistant backpack uses regular or splash-proof zippers to close the bag.
END RESULT: A water-resistant backpack can protect your belongings in light to moderate rain for a limited duration. Depending on the materials, the quality of the backpack, and the intensity of the rain, this protection can range from just a few minutes to a couple of hours.
Which Waterproof Backpack to Choose?
Choosing the right bag depends on the amount of gear you need to carry and your style of adventure. We offer three backpack sizes: 50L, 30L, and 18L, designed to meet your waterproof needs. Below is a brief description of each size to assist with your selection. For a complete list of features, please refer to the individual waterproof backpacks in our shop.
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DryTide 50L Waterproof Travel Backpack
129,00 €DryTide 50L Waterproof Travel BackpackAugust 30, 2018
DryTide Dry Bags
Waterproof bags, or dry bags, are perfect for situations where you don’t need to carry a lot of gear or will only need to carry them for a short time, and having your hands free isn’t a priority. Their simple design makes them highly versatile. We’ve identified 31 different uses for them, from storing wet wetsuits and transporting smaller personal items to the sea or lake, to using them to organise your gear inside larger bags and backpacks. For more dry bag buying knowledge, check out our guide on buying dry bags.
Which dry bag to choose?
Cooler, Phone Wallet and Other Accessories
The DryTide 15L Cooler keeps your drinks super cold for up to 12 hours or more, making it perfect for BBQs, beach days, and picnics. The waterproof phone bag protects your phone from water, even when submerged up to 30m. You can also upgrade any DryTide waterproof backpack with a laptop sleeve (available in padded or waterproof options). Additionally, the new DryTide 2L flat dry bag can serve as a waterproof wallet for your phone, keys, and other small items.
To check all of our products please visit our shop.
Reviews: What Others Say About DryTide
I recently went on a 6 week surf trip with my DryTide backpack and I have to say I couldn’t be more pleased with the performance of the backpack. I packed around 15 kg of stuff in the backpack and it felt comfortable to carry and everything stayed dry throughout the trip, despite at times hazardous circumstances. I also received numerous compliments regarding the aesthetic design of the backpack. Would definitely recommend the DryTide backpack to others interested in off-the-beaten-path travel.
I’ve been super happy with DryTide’s 50L waterproof travel backpack. It’s a very sturdy bag and it has more than enough room to pack for any trip I’ll take. I also like how comfortable it is because I usually carry it on long hikes.
We field tested these bags for well over 12 months and are super stoked. These are one of the best value waterproof bags on the planet!
With this bag, no compromise is needed as it will give the extreme backpacker everything they need for their adventure.
Impressive would be an understatement. I have been putting my 30l waterproof backpack into the ringer everyday since I received it, backpacking in the wild under heavy rain, wind, you name it, and, it outperformed any of my other 4 waterproof backpacks. I wish only I could have bought it before all the others. Keeping an eye out for the 50lt!
This DryTide bag is perfect for not only keeping your gear dry but also keep it free of the Australian outback dust. It really is a great bit of kit and we’re loving it.
I’m so happy I bought my DryTide bag! I work in the jungle, so that backpack is always with me, and its life is not easy:)… hiking, kayaking, or just taking the rain at the back of the pickup truck. The size is a little too big for my daily travels, but perfect for weekends or even 5 days expeditions. It surprised me pleasantly that the shoulder straps are comfortable, even being a woman with not such broad shoulders. The side mesh pockets are just a bit too tight to fit Nalgene bottles, but I absolutely love the front pocket.
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The Story of DryTide
“The pinnacle of my belongings getting wet was when I was floating in the middle of Indian Ocean, sitting on my surfboard, and watching our boat sink into the ocean. Our possessions and parts of the boat were floating around us.” How the DryTide brand was born. If you are interested how years of Indo surf travels led to being shipwrecked in the middle of Mentawai islands with our things floating around our sinking boat then check the DryTide story.