Dry bags

Scored on waterproof build and weight for its size.

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What we score

Waterproof build

From maker's figures

How well its build keeps water out, from the published seams, closure and submersion claim.

Weight for its size

From maker's figures

How much it adds to your pack for the space it protects.

Durability

From reviews, or the maker's specs

How well the fabric and seams resist scuffs and holes.

Ease of use

From reviews, or the maker's specs

How easily it closes, seals and packs.

How we turn these into scores

Dry bags

Dry bags we've scored

Lifeventure Stormlight Dry Bag (5 L)

Exped Drybag Versa (22 L)

Exped Drybag Ultra (22 L)

Lifeventure Printed Dry Bag (10 L)

Simond Ultra-light Waterproof Bag (22 L)

Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag (8 L)

Osprey Ultralight DrySack (20 L)

Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Bag (20 L)

Forclaz Waterproof Compression Bag (25 L)

Montane Waterproof Dry Bag (15 L)

Lifeventure Ultralight Dry Bag (25 L)

Fjallraven Waterproof Packbag 20 (20 L)

Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Bag (8 L)

Alpkit Airlok (24 L)

Ortlieb Dry-Bag Light Valve (22 L)

Lifeventure Storm Dry Bag (25 L)

Ortlieb Dry-Bag (22 L)

Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag (20 L)

Ortlieb Dry-Bag Light (22 L)

Cocoon Drybag Hyperlight (21 L)

Ortlieb Dry-Bag Heavy Duty (22 L)

Osprey Ultralight Pack Liner Small (36 L)

Sea to Summit Evac Lightweight Compression Dry Bag (20 L)

Sea to Summit Evac Ultralight Compression Dry Bag (20 L)

Matador FlatPak Dry Bag V2 (8 L)

Exped Drybag Versa Compression (19 L)

Exped Drybag Versa Telecompression (19 L)

Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag (20 L)

What we score

Waterproof build

Weight for its size

Durability

Ease of use