🎒 On-Water Storage
Keeping your gear dry and accessible on the water. Dry bags for the hatches, deck bags for quick-access items, and waterproof phone protection for layered security on every paddle.
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Dry Bags (Roll-Top)
Roll-top dry bags are the standard for keeping gear dry in surfski hatches, on deck, or strapped to a tow boat. TPU-laminated fabrics with taped seams provide the most reliable waterproofing in ocean conditions.
Dry Bag — TPU Heavy Duty
Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Bag 20L
TPU-laminated 210D Nylon with taped seams and an interlocking roll-top closure. Lash loops and D-rings make deck rigging straightforward. The standard for surfski hatch use.
⭐ Editor’s Pick
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Dry Bag — 1000D Vinyl
SealLine Baja Dry Bag 20L
One of the most time-tested roll-top dry bags. Heavy 1,000-denier scrim-reinforced vinyl shrugs off abrasion, UV, and repeated submersion. Truly watertight DrySeal roll-top closure.
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Dry Bag — River Grade
Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag 20L
500D TPU-laminated nylon with reinforced hypalon D-rings for deck lashing. Built for multi-day surfski touring. Bright colorway doubles as a visibility aid on the water.
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Phone Protection
The recommended approach for surfski paddling is a layered system: phone goes in a waterproof case first, then into a floating pouch attached to your PFD or tow leash. If you capsize, the pouch floats face-up, and the case provides a second line of defense if the pouch seal isn’t perfect.
Phone Pouch — IPX8 2-Pack
Hiearcool IPX8 Pouch (2-Pack)
85,000+ Amazon reviews. Dual-lock reinforced seal, full touchscreen usability through the clear window, IPX8 rated to 100 feet. The 2-pack makes it easy to keep a spare or outfit a training partner.
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Phone Pouch — Floating IPX8
UNBREAKcable Floating Waterproof Pouch (2-Pack)
Built-in foam airbag keeps the pouch floating face-up after a capsize — a meaningful upgrade for open-water surfski use. IPX8 to 30 meters. Includes lanyard for attaching to a PFD pocket or deck rigging.
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Waterproof Case — IP68 / Designed by LifeProof
OtterBox FRĒ Waterproof Case (iPhone)
The inner layer of the system. IP68 rated — submersible on its own, no pouch required. Designed by LifeProof, with drop protection and a built-in screen protector. Model-specific: the link is for iPhone 15, search for your model to find the right version.
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Deck Bags & Cockpit Organizers
A deck bag strapped in front of the cockpit keeps snacks, sunscreen, a knife, and safety gear accessible without opening hatches during a paddle. Mesh versions drain instantly and dry quickly.
Deck Bag — Drainage Mesh
Seattle Sports Mesh Deck Bag
Drains instantly and dries fast — ideal for items you want accessible but not necessarily waterproofed. Vinyl-coated nylon mesh holds up to saltwater and UV.
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Deck Bag — Waterproof / Multi-Color
MORXPLOR Waterproof Deck Bag
Double-sided adhesive waterproof deck bag with adjustable straps for paddleboards and surfskis. Available in multiple colors. Strong strapping system secures to deck bungee loops. Keeps snacks, sunscreen, and small gear dry and accessible.
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Deck Bag — NRS Yellow
Wisemen Trading Mesh Deck Bag for Kayak & SUP
Open-top mesh deck bag that attaches to kayak and surfski deck bungees, keeping snacks, safety gear, and small items accessible mid-paddle. High-visibility yellow for easy spotting. Multiple size options to fit different deck rigging configurations.
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