Find the dry bag or convertible back pack that is right for you and you will soon find that your paddling equipment stays together much easier, on and off the water.

A dry bag is an essential part of paddling gear, whether you do kayaking or canoeing, or both. The traditional, tried and true, method of sealing up a dry bag is the roll-down closure method, which is what is used for the small, medium and large dry bags, available in a set of all three, as well as for the more deluxe Mariner and Mariner Duffel bags, all from Surf to Summit. Like The Wedge, another great product from Surf to Summit, these dry bags have shoulder straps that allow them to convert into back packs, useful for combined paddling and hiking adventures. The Omni Dry, FreeLoader, Canyon Pack, and Grand Adventure are copious-sized dry bag backpacks from Seattle Sports, which is also the maker of several dry duffels such as the Hydro Mule Roll Duffel, the Hydralight Duffel and the Downstream Duffel. Or if all you need is a lightweight option, consider the handy Boat Tote.