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

By Marla Milling Published August 6, 2021

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2. Dry Backpack 5
3. Dry Duffle Backpack 0
4. Dry Duffle – Medium 0
5. Dry Duffle – Large 0
6. Dry Bag – Small

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.

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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.

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.

Marla Milling

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Marla Hardee Milling is a full-time freelance writer living in a place often called the Paris of the South, Sante Fe of the…

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