Review on 🏊 Dive into Waterproof Convenience with the Kwik Tek Dry PAK DPC-69 Multi-Purpose Case by Athena Harris

I rarely review items I've owned less than 6 months, but I make an exception with the 12X16 Dry Pak Case. I have used other but smaller dry card cases so I know they will hold up to regular use but not abuse. I bought 12X16 because I was fed up with wet topographic maps. I usually print my own for the hike, backpack, or water trip (canoe or kayak) I'm taking. Living in Northwest Oregon, traveling longer than 3 days will likely experience wet conditions. I've used the dry pack twice: once on a day hike in the rain and once while kayaking on a long, narrow lake in the fog. This kept everything dry and the cards easy to read. Now a few observations I've made with dry bags over the years: Follow the directions for the seals on the bag. It must be kept clean. Any amount of dirt on the seal can allow moisture to penetrate. I always carry a dry, clean rag to wipe the seal to make sure it's clean. Then, as with any airtight container, when the sun comes out and heats things up, the moisture in the bag begins to condense inside. Open the bag, take out the items and wipe them with a dry, clean cloth. For hand-printed cards, it's probably a good idea to put them on a protective sheet before putting them in a dry bag to protect the dry bag from ink on the paper. After a hike in the rain, everyone was impressed that we still had a readable map. A few of my camping friends have considered getting one. Finally, durability can be an issue. I take good care of my gear, but accidents happen. The material of the bag is heavy, but it's plastic. Handle with care and store in a place where it is unlikely to be punctured by a sharp object.