Need to keep your stuff dry when canoeing, crossing waterways, or surviving in the post-apocalyptic water world? Rain covers help with rain but when things get really wet, you will be much happier with a waterproof bag. This big and tough 85 L waterproof duffle bag is ideal for week-long trips. It protects your gear from water and dirt, and can be used as a regular bag or backpack. Our canoeing folks really like these.

This is the second biggest of the Ortlieb duffle bags. It can be used as a regular bag or quickly converted into a backpack by using the padded handles as shoulder straps. Internal straps compress the volume, making it easier to close the zipper when the bag is full. The tough PS620C base fabric makes it an extremely durable expedition bag. The high-quality waterproof TIZIP zipper can be secured with a padlock (not included) through a wire loop at the zipper. Available in olive/black and black/black.

Use

A waterproof backpack/duffle bag is designed for people who adventure in extremely wet conditions. These work in regular camping and hiking as well, but they are ideal for canoeing. A backpack is a lot more comfortable to carry than a barrel during portaging. A nice bonus is that you can leave these out in the open overnight without getting your gear wet. This saves a lot of space in your tent. If you have bears in the area, you might wanna hoist the bag up in the air though.

Ortlieb makes these in several sizes. You can a lot of stuff in this 110-liter version, so it is at its best for week-long trips or for shorter ones as well if you like to carry all sorts of stuff with you. Even though these are extremely tough, you can poke holes in them with knives as such. So, don’t pack caltrops, spike mats, or other sharp implements inside.