DryTide 18L Waterproof Backpack

Yes. The backpack has a fully waterproof construction with ultrasonic welded seams and a waterproof roll top closure. When properly closed, it protects your gear from rain, splashes and wet conditions.

Yes. When properly closed with sufficient air trapped inside, the backpack floats on water. It is not intended for prolonged submersion.

Yes. The 18L is a small waterproof backpack designed for everyday carry, commuting, cycling, day trips and other activities where you want waterproof protection without carrying a larger backpack.

Yes. The removable internal pocket can be replaced with an optional DryTide Laptop Sleeve, providing dedicated protection and organisation for your laptop.

The nominal capacity is 18 litres, while the measured capacity is approximately 20–22 litres depending on how much the roll top is rolled down. The roll top also allows you to adjust the backpack to different loads. The backpack will hold your laptop together with a sweater, few tshirts, snacks, camera, small toiletry bag and other small essentials.

Yes. The 18L backpack comes with a removable padded hip belt. Use it when carrying heavier loads or when you are moving actively to keep the backpack secure and reduce movement. Remove it when you prefer a simpler setup.

Yes. The padded shoulder straps, padded back panel, adjustable sternum strap and removable hip belt make it suitable for cycling, day hikes and other outdoor activities. Its compact size makes it particularly useful when you do not need the capacity of a larger backpack.

Rinse the backpack with fresh water after use, especially after exposure to saltwater. You can use mild soap if needed. Avoid harsh chemicals and solvents, and rinse the zippers with fresh water after saltwater use.

The 18L backpack measures 29 × 13 × 48 cm when the roll top is closed. Its width and depth are within the 40 × 30 × 20 cm personal item size used by airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air. This makes it a compact carry-on backpack and personal item for air travel.

The height can be reduced because the backpack has no rigid frame or hard panels. If you do not fill it completely, you can roll the top further down and compress the backpack to fit the available space under the seat.

Airline baggage limits vary, however, so always check the current personal item and carry-on dimensions for your airline and fare before travelling.

Yes. The 18L backpack has enough space for a camera, lenses and other photography gear, while its waterproof construction helps protect your equipment from rain, splashes and wet conditions.

The backpack does not have built-in padding or camera-specific compartments. For additional protection against knocks and impacts, we recommend using a padded camera cube or protective insert inside the backpack.

No. The inside of the backpack is intentionally unpadded.

The 18L is designed to carry a mix of everyday and outdoor gear, including clothes, towels and other items that may get wet. Keeping the main compartment unpadded means it does not absorb water and can dry more easily. For laptops, cameras or other fragile gear, you can add your own padded sleeve or protective insert.

The DryTide 18L Waterproof Backpack comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use.