🎒 On-Water Storage
Keeping your gear dry and accessible, on and off the water. Most surfskis are fully sealed hulls with no storage hatches, so on-ski dry storage is limited to a small dry bag secured near the footboard. Deck bags cover quick-access items, larger dry bags handle onshore storage, and waterproof phone protection adds layered security on every paddle.
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Dry Bags (Roll-Top)
Most surfski hulls are fully sealed aside from small vents and bailer ports, so there’s no real on-ski storage beyond the small bungee-secured space forward of the footboard. Roll-top dry bags below cover that on-ski slot as well as shoulder-strap and duffel options for keeping gear dry at the beach or in the car while you’re out paddling.
Dry Bag — 1.5L On-Ski
Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag 1.5L
Lightweight 70D nylon roll-top with a DWR finish and Hypalon closure. Sized to fit the small space just forward of the footboard, secured to the bungee line — about the only spot on a surfski for stowing a dry bag while paddling.
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Dry Bag — Compression Roll-Top
Pelican ExoDry 20L Dry Bag
Thick, lightweight roll-top dry bag with compression straps that cinch the load down for a compact carry. Includes adjustable shoulder strap, making it well suited to onshore dry storage — beach bag, car, or dock — rather than on-ski stowage. Reliable waterproofing from a trusted marine gear brand.
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Dry Bag — Duffel/Backpack, Onshore
Haimont Waterproof Roll-Top Dry Duffel Backpack
A surfski has nowhere to stow gear this large while you paddle — this one’s for keeping dry clothes, shoes, and valuables protected on the beach or in the car while you’re out on the water. 500D tarpaulin with welded seams, available in 60L and 90L, with duffel or backpack carry.
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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.
⭐ Editor’s Pick
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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.
⭐ Editor’s Pick
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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.
⭐ Editor’s Pick
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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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