(Part 2) Best marine dry bags according to redditors

I use these bags for backpacking, they are air tight and washable. I bet they would be great as a wet bag.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TRNKNDF?ref_=Oct_CANReleaseC_3414201_0&pf_rd_r=942GT093RGEW5GAV4MMF&pf_rd_p=d3328c08-2766-52ee-986e-cd0f3c0da552&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-5&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=3414201&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Just buy a Faraday Bag. They are very common and sold at most electronic stores. They are even on Amazon for cheap.

A Faraday Bag is a bag or case that is lined with Radio Frequency (RF) blocking materials like Copper Mesh or Aluminum Foil. Many wallets now a days are lined with RF blocking material to prevent credit/debit card skimming.

Different Faraday bags block different parts of the RF spectrum. So not all bags are created equal. Some will block WiFi/Bluetooth but not Cellular Signal or Satellite Signal. So make sure the bag you get blocks what you need it to.

This is the backpack I use. I highly recommend it since it blocks almost the entire RF spectrum. I’ve been very happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Darkness-Waterproof-Electronic-Anti-Tracking/dp/B073SDLWXD/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=faraday+bags&psc=1&qid=1572784097&sprefix=fara&sr=8-18

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Cell Jammers are not Faraday Bags. Jammers don’t block RF. Jammers override RF signal by creating an even more powerful RF signal to override the existing ones in the area. So they effect an entire area. So if you are walking around in public with RF jammers, you will make everyone calls drop and effect the signals that emergency services use. So it’s usually illegal.

One of these works MUCH better than a zip lock. http://www.amazon.com/SealLine-Baja-Dry-Bag-Orange/dp/B000GF21GA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410802943&sr=8-1&keywords=dry+bag

>The last time you went backpacking, what did you use to carry your food in?

• A dry bag
  
  > What did you do about overnight food storage?
  
  
• Used that same dry bag, tied to a rope tossed over a branch. Otherwise known as a bear bag.
  
  > Have you ever bear bagged?
  
  
• The only time I don't bear bag is if a bear canister is required. I consider it good practice and habit forming. Wouldn't want to get in the habit of not doing it.
  
  > What is frustrating about it to you?
  
  
• Finding the right branch can be annoying
  
  > What kind of dry bag do you own?
  
  
• Several. A couple heavyweight vinyl bags and a few lightweight poly bags
  
  > What do you use it for?
  
  
• Food and/or electronics storage while on the trail
  
  > Is there anything that frustrates you about it?
  
  
• Nope
  
  > Have you used it as a bear bag?
  
  
• Of course. Honestly don't know why I would use any other type of bag.
  
  > How important is the leave no trace concept to you?
  
  
• Very important
  
  >How do you normally pack out your trash?
  
  
• In the same dry bag I hiked it in with
  
  >Is there anything frustrating about that?
  
  
• Nope
  

That's a lot of features to cover in that pretty small price range. Just a few questions to clarify. Would you happen to know in liters how big you would want your backpack to be? If not, maybe a reference point? Also how waterproof are we talking about here? Like go swimming with it? Or just rain?

If it is for rain, you have two possible options in my opinion:

1. Get a backpack that is fully waterproof, one that you can go swimming with. The only issue with this is that it is pretty much only toploading, so it's hard to get stuff out of.
   
   Here is an example of backpacks like this: https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Pak-Waterproof-Backpack-Front-Zippered/dp/B074MGP4L6/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1518309614&sr=8-12&keywords=waterproof+backpack
   You roll up the top and clip it closed.
   
   
2. Get a raincover for your backpack. This option is the one I would recommend since it's easy and you can transfer this feature to any backpack, you just need to carry it, but it takes up pretty much no room at all.
   Here's a example of that: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789CV3Y7/ref=sr_1_3_twi_col_ti_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518310066&sr=8-3&keywords=rain+cover
   
   Some backpacks will say they are water resistant, but that could mean it only holds up in the rain for a few minute or maybe even just a few seconds so be careful with that.
   
   Now about features for a smartphone? Are talking charging ports? What exactly are you looking for? And for anti-theft, same thing again, what exact features are we talking about here?
   
   I found a few backpacks that may suit your needs. They 12-17 liters which is pretty small but it should be able to fit 1 to 2 books. They both have a charger port you can charge your phone with. Anti-theft in that zippers cannot be accessed unless the taken off. And said to be made of water resistant materials but I'd say go with the raincover just in case.
   

• https://www.amazon.com/Anti-theft-Backpack-Business-Students-Charging/dp/B01MR6LNZZ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518310581&sr=1-3&keywords=anti-theft+backpack
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Backpack-ONSON-Charging-Resistant-Notebook/dp/B07855YD3S/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518310581&sr=1-5&keywords=anti-theft+backpack
  
  

Sealline bags are awesome.

Just get a watertight bag like these. They make them smaller or as a backpack too if you can't fit this on your kayak.

Used dry bags on a trip I took to the boundary waters. Only about 10 dollars and worked great!

https://www.amazon.com/MARCHWAY-Floating-Waterproof-Kayaking-Swimming/dp/B079WNJBF6/ref=zg_bs_3414201_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T0GBRPBHCTNCESY8696R

For Kayaking I'd use a cheap and reliable roll top dry bag and put a camera insert inside with some silica gel packs to absorb any moisture.

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1. Waterproof roll top bag - just get one that is large enough for you and has any features you want
   
   1. Example round
      
   2. Example round
      
   3. Example backpack
      
2. Add a camera insert to fit
   
   1. Example using a single insert
      
   2. Example using a separate case for camera
      
   3. Example using a case case for lens
      
3. Silica gel packs
   
   1. Example

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Exactly what I was thinking. I have the Kanga rack that can hold just about any none-bike bag I'd want, and I can also easily remove the rack and move it between bikes, or I have a Klickfix shoulder bag.

I've also been thinking that a dry bag like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG6NSLG/?coliid=IINQ2J55B83ZH might fit in my Terrapin seat bag holster: https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/seat-bags/TerrapinSystem14L and be an easy, grab and go option.

For kayaking - a waterproof bag or backpack they can put stuff in. Maybe a floating cooler or a waterproof/floating Bluetooth speaker.

Dry bag with straps will work. You can take it into the water if you feel the need, I normally don't, I just bring my phone and money in a dry case. It is useful for hikes and trips to waterfalls and rivers where you might get wet, or want to cross a stream, or just swim to a sand bar or blocked off beach.

Also useful for laundry or stinky clothes.

Like this
https://www.amazon.com/Acrodo-Dry-Patented-Waterproof-Backpack/dp/B07GH6RXYY/

Portzon Waterproof Pouch, Fanny Pack, Dry Bag Pouch with Waist Strap, 3 Zipper Design Perfect for Boating Swimming Snorkeling Kayaking Beach Pool Water Park https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFCX9X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ONsnDb7KDBMDC

Go place to start

I lock most of my valuables under my seat in my car.

Kind of military / coast guard related since its a military-themed dry bag, definitely unique.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJ2JQBQ

I got the earth pak because of the size (35L) and water repellent requirements I had. I don't sweat too much, so can't speak from experience, but the straps and backpad are fairly thin. I don't think it would adsorb much sweat or smell. I like the bag a lot so far!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDQG6MG/ref=twister_B01NANF088?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is the style of backpack I use - it's basically just a drybag backpack. I find it really useful to carry extra clothing, lunch, and some water and nothing ever gets wet.

Here's a cheaper option

Honestly the biggest thing for me is aesthetic (I'm a design student, haha).

Right now I use a relatively inexpensive roll top bag from Amazon Link. I live in a place where it rains a lot and I commute on a bike so the bag needs to be water proof (I'm not sure if waterproof and water resistant mean the same thing, this Aer bag is water resistant but idk how well it'd hold up to Atlanta's rains).

The other thing is, the roll top I have just has one giant storage area, it doesn't even have a laptop sleeve. After having used it for a year, I've realized I need different compartments for storing different things. I'd love to have a dedicated bottle storage on the outside but the Aer bag doesn't have that, which is holding me back a bit.

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Anyway, tl;dr: I'm looking for something that's not too bulky (<20L) and is as sleek as possible. It needs to be waterproof and have a lot of compartments for storing different things. It needs to fit my 15.6" laptop. Sternum strap would be great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCOSJ8O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.canadianpreparedness.com/

Yep any durable backpack is better than the motorcycle specific ones. Just make sure you snag one with a chest strap of some sort to keep it from moving around too much.

For water proof you can just grab any marine dry-bag from any boat store or amazon. $26 gives you 30 liters of capacity and I keep one in my backpack both on and off the bike as they fold up realy nice.