About Dry Bags & Stuff Sacks

When conditions turn wet, dusty or unpredictable, a reliable dry bag or stuff sack becomes essential kit. Designed to protect your gear from river crossings, coastal spray, tropical downpours and red dirt tracks, modern waterproof dry bags and water resistant dry bags keep clothing, electronics and food secure inside your pack. From a small dry bag for valuables to a large dry bag for multi day adventures, these systems are built to handle changing environments without adding unnecessary bulk or weight. Lightweight materials, roll top closures and welded seams help create truly watertight dry bags you can trust in demanding terrain.

For hikers, bikepackers and travellers chasing efficiency, hiking dry bags, lightweight dry bags and technical stuff sack designs offer more than simple storage. Compression options like compression stuff sackd or compression dry bagd reduce pack volume, while specialised solutions such as a sleeping bag stuff sack, pack liner, laundry bag or ultralight dry stuff pack help keep gear organised on the move. Built for movement and adaptability, these storage solutions perform across a wide range of adventures, keeping essential gear protected wherever the track leads.

For practical tips on organising your pack and using liners or dry bags effectively on extended hikes, check out our guide on how to pack your bag for a multi-day hike, which shows how experienced hikers keep gear dry and easy to access on the trail.

Top Brands

• Sea to Summit: Innovators in lightweight adventure gear, Sea to Summit dry bags and compression stuff sacks are known for technical fabrics, clever designs and dependable waterproof performance across a wide range of conditions.
• Traverse: Designed with durability and simplicity in mind, these storage solutions suit demanding adventures, offering hard wearing performance and functional designs for hiking, travel and extended trips.
• Osprey: Known for refined pack design and quality materials, these dry bags and stuff packs integrate easily with modern backpack systems, delivering lightweight, dependable storage on the move.
• Matador: Focused on packability and urban to wilderness crossover, Matador dry bags and stuff sacks suit travellers who want compact, weather resistant solutions with minimal weight.
• Big Agnes: Best known for sleep systems, Big Agnes also produces reliable stuff sacks and storage solutions designed to protect and compress camping gear without compromising performance.

FAQs

What size dry bag do I need for hiking or travel?

Small dry bags are ideal for phones, headlamps and first aid, while medium sizes suit clothing or food. Large dry bags work well for group gear or multi day trips where weather protection is critical.

Are dry bags completely waterproof?

Most quality dry bags use welded seams and roll top closures to keep water out in heavy rain and splashes. Waterproof ratings vary, so they should be closed properly and not all are designed for full submersion.

What is the difference between a dry bag and a stuff sack?

Dry bags prioritise water protection, while stuff sacks focus on organisation and weight savings. Some hybrid designs offer water resistance with compression for versatile pack storage.

Can dry bags be used as laundry bags on trips?

Yes, dry bags make excellent laundry storage, keeping damp or dirty clothes separated from clean gear while travelling or camping.

Do compression dry bags damage sleeping bags or insulation?

Short term compression is fine on the trail, but sleeping bags should be stored uncompressed at home to maintain loft and long term performance.