DryTide 18L Waterproof Backpack

Same performance. Smaller footprint. The DryTide 18L Waterproof Backpack delivers everything you love about our 30L model, just in a lighter, more compact design. Built with the same rugged waterproof protection and smart features, it’s streamlined for everyday movement and fast-paced adventures. Perfect for daily commutes, quick missions, and spontaneous escapes, the 18L keeps your gear protected from whatever the day throws at you. From dense jungle trails to city streets, it looks right at home. If the 50L Traveler waterproof backpack is perfect for multi-day trips and the 30L backpack holds everything you need for a day-long excursion, then the 18L waterproof backpack is ideal for everyday use. With its 18L capacity, slim shape, and streamlined design, you can carry it wherever you go. Whether you’re heading to school or college, embarking on short surf trips or beach days with friends, stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking, or simply commuting to work, this backpack has you covered. Its elegant look and slim, streamlined design make this waterproof backpack equally at home in the middle of the jungle or the city. But don’t be fooled by its good looks. The backpack is made from durable 100% waterproof fabric, ensuring that items inside stay dry not only during quick rain showers but also in much harsher conditions like prolonged torrential rainstorms and various water sports such as kayaking, rafting, boating, and stand-up paddling. This backpack offers protection beyond the usual “waterproof” label—you can even throw it into the sea, and it will stay dry. Additionally, it will protect your belongings from sand and dust, both of which can be even more harmful to electronics than water. Despite all these features, the DryTide backpack remains a proper backpack with pockets to organize your belongings, shoulder straps and a padded back for comfort, and a hip belt to help you carry it around with ease. FEATURES Heavy-duty and 100% waterproof material High frequency welded seams, no stitches in all vital areas Floats on water (if closed properly) 18l waterproof main compartment with roll down closure and quick close buckle Removable internal double pocket (mesh solid) for your phone, wallet, passport, surfboard fins etc… Can be replaced with a laptop sleeve (sold separately) Bigger external pocket with waterproof zipper* Smaller external pocket with waterproof zipper* One side water bottle pocket (fits bottles with up to 28cm / 11″ circumference) Daisy chain loops on one side of the backpack Comfortable adjustable shoulder straps and back both padded with non water absorbing foam Padded hip belt for more support (removable) Sternum strap with emergency whistle buckle Corrosion-proof, impact-resistant thermoplastic buckles and D-rings. Top handle Backpack dimensions: 29cm x 14cm x 49cm (W x L x H) or 11 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 19 1/3″ (W x L x H) Keeps all your gear safe from water and dust while looking good *it is normal for waterproof zippers to be harder to open and close than regular and splash proof zippers because these zippers produce a much better and tighter seal that can stop water from coming inside even when dropped into the sea (it’s a feature, not a bug) REMOVABLE INTERNAL POCKET / LAPTOP SLEEVEDryTide 18L waterproof backpack comes with a removable internal pocket. Internal pocket can be replaced with either padded laptop sleeve or waterproof laptop sleeve (both sold separately). First one offers shock protection for your laptop and the second one gives additional water protection. You can also just simply remove the pocket when you don’t need it. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCan the backpack be used as a carry-on when traveling by plane? Yes, absolutely. The 18L waterproof backpack is small enough for any airline. How big is this waterproof backpack? The size of the backpack is 29cm x 14cm x 49cm (W x L x H) or 11 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 19 1/3″ when closed. With the roll down top extended height of the backpack is 63cm (24 4/5″). For instance, 18L backpack has enough room for your laptop, towel, some clothes and a toiletry bag at the same time. It this a camera backpack? If your main concern is to keep your camera gear dry then yes, this is a perfect camera backpack. It will stop the water, humidity and sand from entering, it has enough pockets to keep everything organised and it is comfortable to carry. It does however not have internal padding due to obvious reasons – so you can use it to carry wet gear inside the backpack. If you need padding then you can get a separate camera cube insert that you can put inside the backpack. Depending on how much photo/video equipment do you have, you can also check the 30L version of this backpack that might be more suitable if you carry more than one camera. Do you have any size difference photos for 30L vs 18L backpacks? Yes. Please check this backpack size comparison article. CLOSING INSTRUCTIONSTo close the backpack: Align the top edges and tightly roll down the top at least three times. Buckle the ends to the sides of the backpack for less waterproof protection, or buckle them together for more waterproof protection. For detailed instructions on closing and using DryTide bags, please refer to this article. CARE AND USE The backpack floats on water but it is not meant for prolonged submersion. If there is a danger of falling into the water, make sure that the roll down top is closed as tightly as possible and that the ends are buckled together, not to the sides. Keep solvents and liquids like insect repellents away from the backpack. Keep the backpack away from extreme heat and sharp objects. Even though the backpack is made out of tearproof and durable material sharp objects like thorns, needles etc… can puncture the material. Rinse the backpack with fresh water when it is dirty or after use in the sea – continuous salt deposits can jam the zippers.