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Filson’s Dry Bags: Stylish, rugged, and ready

Marla Milling
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Getting your gear and supplies wet can make for a miserable experience when you’re enjoying an outdoor adventure. There’s good news—Filson has unveiled a new line of dry bags that will keep water and sand out.

We love the roll-top buckled closures that keeps everything safe from the elements and yet is a breeze to open up. Like all of Filson’s luggage, these bags are made in the U.S.A.

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The Dry Bags are available in green in addition to black and come in six styles:

Dry Messenger $140

Dry Backpack $125

Dry Duffle Backpack $140

Dry Duffle – Medium $160

Dry Duffle – Large $180

Dry Bag – Small $35

You’ll find these bags are a must-have on your next sailing or camping trip, or just for keeping sand out of your stuff at the beach.

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