DryTide 30L Waterproof Daypack

• Heavy-duty and 100% waterproof material
• High frequency welded seams, no stitches in all vital areas
• Floats on water (if closed properly)
• 30l 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 rainproof zipper* that fits items up to the volume of a beach towel
• Smaller external pocket with rainproof zipper* that fits your phone, wallet, keys
• One side mesh pocket for water bottle with a bungee cord closure to prevent smaller items from falling out
• 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 with the roll down closed: 31cm x 17cm x 54cm or 12″ x 6 3/4″ x 21″ (W x L x H)
• Keeps all your gear safe from water and dust while looking good

*it is normal for rainproof zippers to be harder to open and close than regular and splash proof zippers because rainproof 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 30L 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 if you are traveling by plane?

Yes, absolutely. The 30L backpack is perfect as a carry on.

How big is this waterproof daypack?

The size of the backpack is 31cm x 17cm x 54cm (W x L x H) or 12″ x 6 3/4″ x 21″. Backpack has enough room to pack everything you need on a day trip – clothes, towel, camera etc… If you are going on a surf trip it can hold two thick winter wetsuits with some extra room to spare. The height of the backpack 54cm is measured with the roll down top closed (rolled all the way down). The height of an opened backpack with the roll down top extended is 68cm.

Is this backpack good for carrying wet gear like wetsuits, snorkeling gear etc?

For sure. The main compartment and both external pockets are waterproof. This means that the inside of the backpack will stay dry even if you drop it into the sea or no water will come out of it if you fill it with wet gear. The big external pocket and the main compartment let you separate your wet and dry items. If you have lots of wet items put them into the main compartment and your dry clothes into the external pocket and vice versa. If you only have some wet boardshorts and a swimsuit or a wet wetsuit top you can stash them in the external pocket and your whole main compartment stays dry.

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 is just the right size, it will stop the water, humidity and sand from entering, it has enough pockets to keep everything organized 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. This way you can transform your 30L DryTide waterproof backpack into a full on waterproof photography backpack. If you only have one camera on few lenses also check the smaller 18L backpack.

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 sea, make sure that the roll down top is closed as tightly as possible.
• 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.