What is the difference between dry bags and dry sacks

Either way, "DRY" to me means roll top. InDeep Senior Member. X2 on huntandfish's comment. That's my idea as well! You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. Replies 1 Views Nov 3, wtrbrdm. Sleeping bag carry with Mystery Ranch Metcalf. Replies 18 Views 1K. Apr 29, Windigo. Replies 11 Views Jun 10, ppwack Sundance Oct 7, Backpacks.

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More info at NRS. Dry sacks are quite similar to dry bags in appearance. It is fully waterproof and most dry sacks close the same way a dry bag does—by rolling it three times and then clipping it shut. Instead, dry sacks are, in the simplest terms, waterproof garbage bags. Others, like myself, attach the dry sack to the side of their boat using rope and carabineers and then use the sack to store small, personal items on float trips.

A small NRS waterproof duffel bag. See more duffels at NRS. Waterproof duffel bags are a wonderful invention. They make storing gear so, so much simpler—especially clothing items. Unlike a dry bag, which opens from the top and is deep but narrow, a duffel bag is long and wide while still opening from the top.

The design of waterproof duffel bags makes them much easier to organize. Waterproof duffel bags, in contrast to dry bags, can be stuffed to almost full capacity. For this reason, a full duffel bag will not float—usually. Thus, floaters should always securely attach duffel bags to their boat.

Perfect for float and fishing trips. These small waterproof cases are designed for one specific purpose—to keep your personal electronic items dry while still allowing for full or partial use of the items. Phone cases work in a similar fashion, too. These cases can either be attached to the boat, such as I do with my iPad.

Or, using the lanyard, be attached to your life vest or wore around the neck. If you plan to bring a phone or tablet on a float trip, be sure to buy one of these handy cases—particularly if you plan to use your phone or tablet while out on the water.

A Padded Dry Box. See more at NRS. A dry box is, as the name suggests—a waterproof plastic box. These micro boxes are generally used to store small electronic items, particularly smartphones. Being a box, a dry box is naturally hard-sided. Dry boxes tend are often large and bulky. As such, they are most used by floaters who own larger boats, such as whitewater rafts and canoes. The larger space of these boats allows room to store the often bulky and awkward size dry box.

A minimalist ultra-run might call for an ultralight dry sack but wild whitewater adventures will need a heavy-duty dry bag. Made from highly technical fabrics, ultralight dry sacks add almost no extra weight to your pack. Oval base. Made of featherweight 15 Denier siliconized nylon with a polyurethane coating, our Ultra-Sil Nano Dry Sacks were designed for the gram-conscious backpacker. Round base. Both lightweight and tough, our lightweight bags have a higher denier face fabric and a higher hydrostatic waterhead rating, making them a more rugged companion for boating conditions.

Made of 70 Denier Nylon, our Lightweight Dry Sacks are tough, yet still light enough to suit backpacking trips. The flexible fabric also makes them easy to stuff into tight areas.

These are ideal for group trips or longer backpacking excursions—anywhere where you need to quickly identify the contents of your dry sacks. Built to withstand the most wild and wet environments, these can withstand the storm outside of a pack.

Simply lash them to your boat or bike and head out. Made from tough, Denier ripstop Nylon laminated to a TPU film, our Big River Dry Bags have a very high tear-strength and abrasion-resistance—making them the perfect choice for whitewater rafting, boating and motorcycle touring.

Their oval shape, and lash patches on the sides, make attachment to a raft or motorcycle rack really simple. Despite being lightweight, they are suitable for river and marine use. These fully welded dry bags go down a treat on climbing expeditions, as well as ski touring, SUP tours and bike commuting.

The high-strength TPU film is durable and flexible and allows you to easily see the contents of your bag. Heavy duty waterproof fabric. Design details make all the difference when it comes to good quality dry bags and dry sacks. Here are a few to look out for.