Outfitters, guides, and weekend warriors have been trusting the NRS Bill’s Bag Dry Bag to keep their overnight gear dry since 1977. Trip after trip, year after year, this workhorse continues to withstand the test of time. It’s built to outlast a generation of adventures, and there are plenty of satisfied customers out there who can attest to that. CUSTOM FIT: A Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt, Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Strap and adjustable torso length allow for a fine-tuned fit for a variety of body shapes and sizes. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS: Constructed with high quality bluesign®-approved high-tenacity nylon and PFC-free DWR. Unless, of course, you have a dry bag. With an airtight zipper, hardy fabric, and a welded construction, a dry bag will keep your gear safe and dry through anything Poseidon throws at you. The Cyclone II keeps stormy weather and rising tides from soaking your gear thanks to a welded construction and roll-top closure. The roomy 36-liter interior features a non-padded laptop sleeve that can hold a 15-inch laptop. There’s also a two-way purge valve, allowing you to compress the bag to fit into small spaces or pump it up to float if you drop it in the lake.

As long as you’re nodding your head yes, keep reading. We took a look at all the self-proclaimed dry bags out there, and scratched out the ones that don’t fully live up to the name. In short, if it couldn’t take a dip in the lake, it didn’t make the cut. This highly adjustable model may be one of the heaviest in the review, but it carries large loads in comfort Keeping your gear dry is a challenge for every type of outdoor activity. Even if rain isn’t in the forecast, we all know Murphy’s Law — whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. If life hasn’t taught you that lesson yet, just be patient.