I’ve been testing several roll-top recently and, while I like the flexible sizing and excellent waterproofing they possess, it made a refreshing change to use a dry bag that didn’t require me to unroll the top to get into it. Instead, the top on the Dri-Tide bag simply zips off around its semi-circular side, and hinges open at the back flat edge, making it very easy to get items in and out, and the inside holds its shape well. Bluefin provides a rigid inner to insert in the bag so that it completely keeps its shape, but you don’t have to use this if you don’t want to.
My main use for dry bags is hauling around wild swimming gear, but this one has a specific purpose - it’s built by paddle board specialists and is designed to clip directly onto your board's cargo loops so you can keep all your belongings safe on your latest SUP adventure. That doesn’t mean it’s not suitable for other pursuits though, and I've been using it for my , as it’s a great size for my wetsuit, water shoes, and other swimming kit. So how did it measure up against ? The Bluefin Dri-Tide Deck Bag has a waterproof zip and is made of thick nylon TPU with welded seams.
On test the waterproofing held up completely, both when the bag was filled with wet kit, and when I submerged it in water. It has two larger outer mesh pockets that work well for water bottles and anything else you don’t mind getting wet. Obviously the outer mesh pockets aren’t waterproof, and what I felt this bag could real.
