COR Surf Waterproof Heavy Duty Backpack And Dry Bag Pack For Swimming, Boating Or Kayaking, Roll-top Design With Sonically Welded Seams And Padded Laptop Sleeve (25L, 18 x 13 x 7 Inches)

Bought 25L size. This dry bag is GREAT. I was looking for a couple things: 1) outside pockets to hold a water bottle and 2) interior pockets to organize contents. This has both. I am also short, and this size was perfect for me in terms of holding the right amount of stuff and not looking like I was a child wearing a big backpack. First and most importantly, yes, it kept all my contents dry. The interior zip pocket was really useful for small important things to not get lost (cash, passport, etc). The outside zip was useful for low value things I needed quick access to like chapstick. The straps and padding make it super comfy to wear for long hikes and it has a chest strap. It also looks sleek and nice for what it is. I'm a big fan.

Very well made...40L is a great size!

I first got the 25L dry backpack in 2016 because it was less expensive than all the others I’d found, and I liked the olive-green color. I had no idea how lucky I was to find it! I've used it DAILY for 7.5 years (commuting via public transit year-round in Chicago and as an everyday and travel bag—and a great bag for carrying tons of groceries home), I’ve replaced it only once (back in 2019). I feel wasteful saying this, but I could have continued using that backpack probably to this day, but the water bottle holder mesh on that model was too tight to hold my coffee or water bottles conveniently, the front pocket zipper had broken, and I seem to remember the bag started to wear away where I folded it. In the past 4 years of using the bag I currently own, I have noticed some wear: the black water-resistant zipper covering on the front pocket zipper has worn away, there are whisps of material at some places in the seams, and the bag’s coating has cracked in the corners where the top is folded down every day. These changes in the bag have not affected its functionality. I don’t keep anything I wouldn’t mind getting water on in the front pocket just in case, but I’ve honestly never noticed the inside pocket has gotten wet even when walking for miles in rain or snow. The inside of the bag has NEVER gotten wet—truly waterproof, even years in! It’s low-profile enough to wear on crowded buses, the perfect size for carry on or personal item stowage on an airplane, and comfortable enough to wear while riding bikes or hiking for miles. Many people have asked me where I got my backpack from, and I tell them they need to buy it because I can't imagine being happier with any other bag. Sadly, even people I've talked to opt for ridiculously expensive waterproof bags from other companies. Why, why? I can only think those are passing fads, and this bag is here to stay. I recently bought the Island Hopper 38L bag and am psyched to use it on a trip that'll last a couple weeks. I wish the best for this company--and please keep making this bag so that the next time I get to the point I need to replace it, it will still be here! Also, I paid $54 for the 25L waterproof dry backpack in 2016, and today it costs the same. Yayo! I’ve added pictures of the wear & tear—please remember these only started appearing after maybe 3 years of daily use!

Good bag. Im a surfer with many foot-access-only surf spots. so I'm a needy backpack and need a durable pack due to carrying breakfast,coffee, water,towel, poncho,wetsuit and some etcs. Bag is very durable and waterproof. I can pack up all my stuff without worry. the sand of the beach is easily cleaned off. love it...some negatives would be it balloons up when closing. air is trapped in the bag and just makes closing it a little weird. Perhaps this is great for kayaking but a little uncomfortable for walking.as well there are 2 net side pockets. 1 of them is not adjustable and located right on the side clip for closer making it uncomfortable and actually hard to use. I find it hard to even slip my glasses in there . overall I'm stoked on the purchase......

I ordered my first one of these in March 2016. Since then, I used it every day on bike rides. I've also taken it kayaking, backpacking, canoeing, hiking, to the gym, coutless bike spills, tossed it over fences and off porches, and used it as a pillow outdoors many times. I've been hit by a car (twice) while wearing it. It has kept everything dry and been really comfortable throughout. The chest and waist straps are important to me, as my lower back starts to hurt on long bike rides. By far my favorite bag ever. After five straight years of hard daily use and abuse, one corner has finally worn out (pictured), so it's time to order a new one...glad they're still making them, and figured it's time I left a review. (also, while the waterproof liner in the corner wore out, the interior liner is still completely intact, and nothing was ever in danger of falling out of the bag). P.S. the zipper for the front pocket broke really quickly into my ownership of this bag. I like the rest of the bag enough that I didn't care, but your mileage may vary.

Nice waterproof pack! Purchased the smaller pack for my grandson for a Christmas gift. He likes to surf but needed something to corral his towel, sunscreen, water bottle etc. This will be perfect!

I don't review items, mostly because things don't last very long these days. Well this bag is a wonderful exception and an amazing piece of gear if you live aboard a sailboat. 3 years in and this bag is as useful as it was the day we bought it. That's 3 years of everyday use in some of the most extreme conditions, including year round living in the Sea of Cortez where temperatures often go above 100*F (38*C) Comfortable, useful and super dry, this bag is our go to for daily use and keeps our camera and laptops safe from impact and water. After 2 years we lost use of the outer zipper pouch, but otherwise this bag is well used and still looks almost brand new. Amazing piece of gear and well worth the money. When it comes time to replace this bag, you know we will be heading back to the Cor store!

Ho acquistato questo zaino per due ragioni: viaggi con tour in altri Paesi (dove possibile incontrare giornate o momenti di meteo avverso) e spostamenti per lavoro (anche casa-ufficio) in giornate uggiose o piovose. Lo zaino si presenta robusto, ampio (forse anche troppo avendo preso la versione da 40L) e ben fatto lato rifiniture e scomparti. Potrebbe avere una tasca interna in più ma comunque ha uno scomparto per PC (o altro a piacere), una tasca interna con zip e una esterna con zip. La cosa importante è che la parte ergonomica per la schiena è perfetta e traspirante vera. Nonostante ampiezza e materiale plastico la schiena non suda (o se suda lo fa per condizioni meteo normali per cui suderebbe comunque) e il peso dello zaino è distribuito perfettamente. Utile e pratico da tutti i punti di vista.

Solid construction! Worth the price!

This product functions exactly as stated - only had it a couple of weeks and on my first trip away - computer + clothes for 1-4 weeks equals just over 8 kgs which is perfect for travelling - would have liked to see an internal clip to hang keys from and the side water bottle holders be a bit tighter - they look a bit flimsy but usable if you need them - quality is good and it’s comfortable to carry. Have not tried it as a dry bag yet. Good value

Love this bag! Great quality (especially for the price). Super comfy and super water proof

This is a serious bit of kit at a great price! I have tried many different backpacks for daily use and this is by far the best so far in terms of simplicity, robust construction, weather resistance and deterring theft. As regards construction its really well made and the materials are thick and tough. I can see this bag easily lasting a number of years in daily use. Its great not to have to fiddle about with a separate rain cover to keep contents dry too! I really dont like the numerous pockets, zips and fiddly bits of conventional bags. They all seem way too complicated to me with many points of potential failure. This bag is just so simple consisting mainly of just one main compartment. I carry small items for daily use in see through plastic travel cubes that stack in the main compartment which I find way easier than having things distributed across many small compartments. There is a small external zipped pocket that I use for doggy bags and a disabled toilet access key. Inside there is a laptop sleeve which I use occassionaly for this purpose but most of the time it simply accomodates my diary. The only other internal pocket - a small zipped one - carries medication and various paperwork/ID cards. Everything else goes in the main compartment - nice and simple. The straps and padded back are excellent. Very supportive and comfy, I can walk for miles and suffer no discomfort. The closure system is simple, deliable and robust. An excellent bonus is that it is a really effective anti-theft system. It would be really difficult for a thief to undo the clips, unroll the top and pull apart the velcro closure at the opening without the wearer noticing. Most thieves will divert their attention to conventional bags with zips etc I think. In summary this is an outstanding bag and something of a bargain at around £40.