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Review on Earth Pak Waterproof Backpack Front Zippered Sports & Fitness in Boating & Sailing by Elvis Kimbro

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I love this backpack!

Oh these dry bag backpacks are bees' knees. To be honest, although it's BASIC for boat trips, camping and other super wet places, I also use it as my one-bag travel bag for flying. I've spent more on cool duffel bags for single bag travel, but now I use them more often than not. That's why. It is 100% waterproof compared to the "mostly waterproof" more expensive TPU cases. The ENTIRE bag is easily wiped/washed when covered in sand or other debris (bring beach towels, snorkeling gear and other debris to the beach). He can serve as a "poor man's fridge" if/when carrying beers to said beach. I also prefer roll tops. Rollers are easier/stronger than zippers if you ask me. Thanks to the zippered straps (like a more expensive duffel bag) and the fact that this thing is essentially "tight", you can squeeze all that extra air/space out of that suction cup and really tighten this bag up to hold that Money in the luggage rack on the plane. It takes some technique to deflate and then roll it up (rather than leaving an air bubble inside that will make it float if it falls in the water), but it's a neat move when you're taking it on a plane. And to be honest, this material is as strong and cool as any good Osprey/Patagonia/etc holdall. While I don't WANT to inspect this bag (35 liters will fit on top) it would probably be nice to have it inspected, as long as it's tight and you didn't grab it like an idiot first. If you're looking for a "super cool adventure bag" then you've found it.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure