Earth Pak Roll Top Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack

Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag: Roll-Top Dry Bag for Kayaking and Water Sports

The Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag is a roll-top dry bag made for anyone who spends time on the water and needs their gear to stay dry, whether that is a phone and wallet on a half-day kayak trip or a full weekend of kit packed into a raft.

If you paddle, fish, or board regularly and want a straightforward, packable bag that does its job without fuss, this is worth a close look.

What It Is and How It Works

The bag is built from 500D PVC, a thick, abrasion-resistant material that holds up against rough boat hulls, rocky riverbanks, and general outdoor wear. The closure is a roll-top design: you fold the opening down several times and clip it shut with a snap buckle. That rolled seal is what keeps water out, and it is a proven method used across the dry bag category.

The waterproofing rating is IPX8 for the included phone case, meaning it is rated to withstand continuous submersion. The bag itself is described as waterproof with a roll-top seal, so it is designed to keep contents dry in and on the water, not just against light splash.

Sizes and Carrying Options

One of the more practical things about the Earth Pak range is that the strapping changes as the bag gets bigger, which makes sense for how each size actually gets used.

If you are picking a size for day trips on a kayak or canoe, the 20L or 30L covers most people: room for a change of clothes, a dry layer, food, and a few small valuables. The 55L is aimed at multi-day trips where you are packing everything you need for a weekend away from the car.

The listed dimensions for the 20L are 9.5 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep by 17 inches tall, and it weighs 1.1 pounds, so it is light enough to carry without noticing it.

The Included Phone Case

Every Earth Pak dry bag comes with a separate IPX8-rated waterproof phone case. It fits phones up to 6.5 inches and has clear windows on both sides, so you can use the camera or read the screen without removing the phone.

This is a useful addition rather than a gimmick. On a kayak or paddleboard, your phone is usually the most expensive thing at risk, and having a dedicated case means it does not rattle around inside the main bag. The dual-window design means you can shoot photos or check a map without exposing the phone to water.

Packability and Storage

When empty, the bag rolls down small enough to stash in a hatch, a dry compartment, or a pocket on a boat or kayak. That matters if you are not using it as your main bag every day but want it available when conditions change or when you need to offload some kit.

There is a single main compartment and a web handle for quick grabs. The design is intentionally simple: one space, one seal, no complicated pockets or zippers that could become weak points.

Who This Bag Suits and Who It Does Not

The Earth Pak is a solid choice if you want a reliable, no-nonsense dry bag for kayaking, paddleboarding, rafting, canoeing, or fishing. It is built for people who need gear protection on or around water, not for technical mountaineering or extended backcountry travel where a more structured pack would serve better.

The single compartment keeps things simple but means organisation is entirely up to you. If you prefer separate pockets for quick access to small items, this bag will feel minimal.

It is also worth noting this is a water-sports bag, not a scuba-specific equipment bag. If you are looking for something to carry dive gear to and from the boat, it can work for smaller items like a mask, fins, or a dive computer, but it is not designed around the dimensions or weight of a full scuba kit.

For water-based activity where keeping things dry is the priority, the Earth Pak earns its reputation straightforwardly.