What Size Dry Bags Are Best for Kayaking and Kayak Camping?

The Crazy Outdoor Mama

Kayaking is all fun and games until something gets wet that shouldn’t have. So get yourself some dry bags so you can just stick to the fun and games!

Dry bags come in all shapes and sizes. Five liters, 10 liters, even 60 liters! What size dry bags do you need for kayaking and kayak camping? Here is a guide that’ll help you choose the right size bags.

What can you fit in a 2 liter dry bag?  Two-liter dry bags are nice for carrying small things you need to access often.  - Keys, wallet, small snack, flashlight, phone, map

Capacity – How Much Can You Fit in a ___ Dry Bag?

A 5L dry sack is one of the most popular sizes for carrying non-bulky items. - First aid kit, hat and gloves, snacks

What can you fit in a 5 liter dry bag? 

 A 10-liter dry bag is nice to use for smaller clothing items and other small camping gear. - Extra shirt or small jacket, hat, toiletries, snacks - Camp stove, camp cookset, some food

What can you fit in a 10 liter dry bag? 

Dry bags come in a variety of styles and shapes. Some are just simple sacks with a normal roll-top closure. Others have a single shoulder strap or backpack-style straps.

Style and Shape

Some dry bags are made from thicker materials like PVC that’s waterproof and durable, but also bulkier and harder to pack. Others have a lightweight nylon fabric that’s also waterproof, but much lighter and easier to pack.

Material or Fabric

Color of course can be a personal preference, but it can also help you stay organized while packing. Get several different colored dry bags and then pack according to colors.

Color

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