Hiking Essentials: Dry Bags
| Hiking through rugged terrain, crossing streams, and braving unpredictable weather conditions are all part of the exhilarating adventure of outdoor adventures. However, ensuring that your gear stays dry and protected from moisture can be a challenge. Enter dry bags – the simple and effective, but unsung heroes of hiking gear. One of the primary benefits of using a dry bag in your backpack when you're hiking is their ability to provide waterproof protection for the contents of your pack. Whether you're trekking through rain-soaked forests, crossing rivers, or enduring sudden downpours, dry bags create a reliable barrier against moisture keeping your clothing, electronics, food, and other essentials safe and dry throughout your time outdoors Karrimor SF users usually opt for one of two methods when it comes to using drybags. One method is to match your drybag with the interior space of your pack, such as lining the Karrimor SF Thor 40 with our 40 litre dry bag, then pack your contents as usual. Another option is to use dry bags as a practical and efficient solution for organising your hiking gear, ensuring easy access to essentials when you need them most. Pack your gear into separate, smaller, dry bags based on their function and size, such as clothing, sleeping gear, electronics, and food. This not only keeps your gear organised but also minimises the risk of contamination or damage from moisture or spills. You can find the useful Karrimor SF 12L dry bags here. |
| Karrimor SF brand ambassador Justin Miles relies on dry bags: "I always use dry bags to compartmentalise the kit I carry and protect it from the elements. If I'm expecting really wet weather or I'm likely to be crossing water then I'll also line the full interior of my pack with a Karrimor SF dry bag to match the size of my pack. I usually carry a spare dry bag or two 'just in case'. One of my dry bags contains emergency kit, which is labelled up as my 'DS Bag': in the arctic that's usually warm dry clothes and a food bar of some sort." |
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KarrimorSF dry bags are incredibly versatile and can be used for a variety of hiking activities beyond protecting your gear from water. You can use them as makeshift pillows, storage for wet or dirty clothing, as a reliable container for collecting and carrying water from natural sources, as a 'bear bag' to keep food sealed and up and away from bears and other wildlife, or even as a 'float' should you need to wade through deeper water. The durable construction and waterproof design of Karrimor SF dry bags make them indispensable multi-functional tools for outdoor adventures.
Using Karrimor SF dry bags is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts, providing waterproof protection, streamlined organisation, versatile usage, and emergency preparedness on the trail. With their durable construction and reliable performance, dry bags are an essential hiking accessory that enhances your outdoor experience and ensures that your gear stays safe and dry even in the most adverse weather conditions. So, whether you're embarking on a day hike or a multi-day wilderness expedition, don't forget your Karrimor SF dry bags!
Karrimor SF Dry Bag 40 (175g)
Karrimor SF Dry Bag 90 (265g)
Karrimor SF Dry Bag Small (Pair)
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