Dry Bags
June 24, 2009 by IK World
If you have ever been kayaking before then you already understand the importance of having a dry bag with you. Even if you have a kayak that has an inside storage compartment the fact is that you are in the water – and that means you, your kayak and often your gear will get wet. A dry bag will ensure that your extra clothing, gear, food and valuables are safe and completely dry.
Usually in my dry bag I will store my car keys, sunscreen, extra clothing, my camera, safety & repair kit and my food. That’s my basics. If you are kayaking in colder weather you may want to store extra warm socks, a jacket, gloves, a hat, etc. Dry bags come in a multitude of sizes so you can bring as much gear and supplies as you would like.
Dry bags are fairly inexpensive and you will likely want at least one. I won’t say that one is a lot better than another… a dry bag is a dry bag and if you are purchasing from a reputable name brand, it will likely work great. I will say that you do not have to spend a fortune on one.
There is a lot of choice in dry bag sizes, colors, and shape. Make sure your dry bag has a waterproof closure (most likely they all will) and that it has a tie down D-ring. Depending on the type of kayaking you are doing you may want to have your dry bag tied down in your kayak so as not to lose it.
Most kayak shops will sell dry bags. See our list of inflatable kayak online retailers to find a quality selection of dry bags.
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