Three Great Backpacks for Boaters

Three Great Backpacks for Boaters
Collection of backpacks for boaters
The right backpack will protect your stuff while on the water.
Courtesy Quicksilver, Dakine, Woda Bag

Backpacks are a staple for hauling around our daily gear, but contents often don’t fare well when splashed, dunked, or stuffed into damp storage compartments. This trio of boat-friendly backpacks is ready to get wet and wild in a variety of scenarios—and still sling over your shoulders for the commute home.

Quiksilver Sea Stash 20L Medium Surf Backpack

The Pack: Made from a durable PVC/polyester blend with sealed seams, this 20-liter backpack skews closest to a traditional dry bag. A roll-top enclosure seals off the primary bonded wet/dry compartment. An exterior pocket with hook-and-loop flap is ready for gear you’d like to keep within easy reach. Twin pockets on each side do likewise for your water bottle and sunscreen.

The Wack: Bare-bones shoulder straps don’t offer much padding for -longer hauls. 

Price: $75; quiksilver.com 

Dakine Mission Surf DLX Wet/Dry Pack 40L

The Pack: Numerous internal compartments stylishly separate wet and dry gear. The internal, seam-sealed roll-top dry bag is big enough to handle a wetsuit.

A padded, back-panel compartment with organizer pockets isolates a laptop and other electronics. Toss sandy flip-flops in the zippered bottom compartment, and sunnies in their own fleecy, scratch-free nook.

The Wack: Gear-friendly size and amenities might feel a little much during simple commuter duty. 

Price: $175; dakine.com

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Woda Bag

The Pack: The Woda Bag is made from EVA foam. It’s waterproof, mold- and mildew-resistant, and like a pair of Crocs, it’s peppered with ventilation holes. Get sandy at the beach and just rinse with a hose. Load up to 30 pounds of gear, and there’s no concern if your stuff is wet or dry. A -removable pouch offers waterproof protection for phone and keys.

The Wack: Airy exterior won’t keep contents dry. Structured design stands on its own, but it doesn’t flatten for storage. 

Price: $149; wodabag.com

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