DryTide 18L Waterproof Backpack

• Heavy-duty and 100% waterproof material
• High frequency welded seams, no stitches in all vital areas
• Floats on water (if closed properly)
• 18l waterproof main compartment with roll down closure and quick close buckle
• Removable internal double pocket (mesh + solid) for your phone, wallet, passport, surfboard fins etc… Can be replaced with a laptop sleeve (sold separately)
• Bigger external pocket with waterproof zipper*
• Smaller external pocket with waterproof zipper*
• One side water bottle pocket that can be zipped up when not needed giving this backpack an even slimmer and more elegant look
• Daisy chain loops on one side of the backpack
• Comfortable adjustable shoulder straps and back both padded with non water absorbing foam
• Hip belt and sternum strap with emergency whistle buckle
• Corrosion-proof, impact-resistant thermoplastic buckles and D-rings.
• Top handle
• Backpack dimensions: 29cm x 14cm x 49cm (W x L x H) or 11 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 19 1/3″ (W x L x H)
• Keeps all your gear safe from water and dust while looking good

*it is normal for waterproof zippers to be harder to open and close than regular and splash proof zippers because these zippers produce a much better and tighter seal that can stop water from coming inside even when dropped into the sea (it’s a feature, not a bug)

DryTide 18L waterproof backpack comes with a removable internal pocket. Internal pocket can be replaced with either padded laptop sleeve or waterproof laptop sleeve (both sold separately). First one offers shock protection for your laptop and the second one gives additional water protection. You can also just simply remove the pocket when you don’t need it.

Can the backpack be used as a carry-on when traveling by plane?

Yes, absolutely. The 18L waterproof backpack is small enough for any airline.

How big is this waterproof backpack?

The size of the backpack is 29cm x 14cm x 49cm (W x L x H) or 11 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 19 1/3″ when closed. With the roll down top extended height of the backpack is 63cm (24 4/5″). For instance, 18L backpack has enough room for your laptop, towel, some clothes and a toiletry bag at the same time.

It this a camera backpack?

If your main concern is to keep your camera gear dry then yes, this is a perfect camera backpack. It will stop the water, humidity and sand from entering, it has enough pockets to keep everything organised and it is comfortable to carry. It does however not have internal padding due to obvious reasons – so you can use it to carry wet gear inside the backpack. If you need padding then you can get a separate camera cube insert that you can put inside the backpack. Depending on how much photo/video equipment do you have, you can also check the 30L version of this backpack that might be more suitable if you carry more than one camera.

Do you have any size difference photos for 30L vs 18L backpacks?

Yes. Please check this backpack size comparison article.

To close the backpack:

• Align the top edges and tightly roll down the top at least three times.
• Buckle the ends to the sides of the backpack for less waterproof protection, or buckle them together for more waterproof protection.

For detailed instructions on closing and using DryTide bags, please refer to this article.

• The backpack floats on water but it is not meant for prolonged submersion. If there is a danger of falling into the water, make sure that the roll down top is closed as tightly as possible and that the ends are buckled together, not to the sides.
• Keep solvents and liquids like insect repellents away from the backpack.
• Keep the backpack away from extreme heat and sharp objects. Even though the backpack is made out of tearproof and durable material sharp objects like thorns, needles etc… can puncture the material.
• Rinse the backpack with fresh water when it is dirty or after use in the sea – continuous salt deposits can jam the zippers.