{"id":422,"date":"2019-03-27T12:05:03","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T12:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/?p=422"},"modified":"2025-10-27T10:24:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T10:24:28","slug":"why-use-a-dry-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/why-use-a-dry-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Use a Dry Bag?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following is a guest post from our friends at Duc-Kit Pro, whose products are ideal for water-based activities such as our canoeing<\/a>, kayaking <\/a>or timber rafting<\/a> tours.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should I use a Dry Bag, and does it matter if I don\u2019t?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answers to these seemingly inoffensive questions are, Always, when you are going to be on or near the water, and Yes it matters \u2013 nobody likes wet kit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what do I use my Dry Bag for? Well, a hundred and one useful things can go into your Dry Bag, but for now let\u2019s keep it on a simple level. The things that matter. Most to you can go into a Dry Bag. These range from a change of clothes, electronic devices, mobile phones, keys etc. to your emergency items in the event of a disaster. Can you imagine a worst-case scenario where you don\u2019t have the items you need close to hand, protected from water ingress and scattered with your other belongings? Doesn\u2019t sound good does it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s think about a 1 or 2-day trip on the water, either canoeing or kayaking. We want our change of clothes to be dry, any snacks or supplies to be dry and most importantly any medical items protected from the wet and damp. Dry Bags come in many size ranges, all of which have a place in your kit line up. We recommend having at least 1 of each, of a 10 litre, 20 litre & 30 litre size. Your personal pack style and trip duration will inform you of the choice to make. Always wrap sharp items in clothing or tuck them in a deck shoe \u2013 puncturing from the inside is unfortunately to common!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Activities where a Dry Bag can be used<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We are biased, but for the purposes of information we strongly recommend Dry Bags be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Diving, Wind Surfing, Surfing & any paddle sport.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s quite a broad list, but the commonality arises with water. If you have the option to get wet, you need a Dry Bag. Personal experience, unfortunately, tells us that driving home in wet clothes is unpleasant at best. So which is the best Dry Bag? If you choose a lightweight Dry Bag instead of a Premium Dry Bag you may also know what it\u2019s like!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Typically, Premium Dry Bags are made of 500D Lined PVC Tarpaulin, being heavy duty, robust and easy to maintain. Lightweight versions serve a different purpose and are typically manufactured of Nylon fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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