| Dry bags have been around for a long time. The | | | | anywhere water has the potential to damage |
| technology hasn't changed much in recent years | | | | equipment. |
| because they work on a simple principle and it is | | | | Sizes vary from large bags in excess of 60 liters |
| effective. | | | | capacity to small cases specifically designed for |
| Dry bags are composed of a waterproof material | | | | electronic equipment such as cell phones. There |
| shaped into a variety of shapes and styles. There | | | | are also numerous different applications, from |
| are a few different types of closure systems but | | | | duffel bag products to packs designed for |
| the traditional seal is formed by a roll down top. | | | | strapping down on a kayak. |
| As its name implies, the top fabric is folded down | | | | It is not only electronic equipment that needs |
| over itself numerous times before the roll is fixed | | | | protecting. In cold environments, having dry |
| in place by a fastener. This keeps the contents | | | | clothing and sleeping bags is vital to remain safe |
| completely dry, even when immersed. | | | | and comfortable. For water sports such as |
| Due to their simple design and minimal parts, the | | | | kayaking, there is need for a system of multiple |
| cost of dry bags has come down significantly | | | | waterproof storage containers to protect your |
| over the years. Previously only used by | | | | belongings. When using multiple bags a useful |
| adventurers on large scale expeditions, they are | | | | feature is having the bag made from a clear |
| now becoming more common and are used | | | | material that allows you to see the contents. |