Move all the fundamental things to one side. These are genuinely essential, not the luxury gear that would be ideal to have, but not must-haves. While all dry bags, when closed, make a natural handle, it becomes a real pain to carry without a shoulder strap. Honestly, it depends on what kind of adventure you are going on – will you be escaping into the mountains for weeks at a time or simply going on day hikes?

As you can see, it has a fully MOLLE attachment system. MOLLE stands for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment that allows for many attachments for whatever gear you need to carry. The bag is sealed with high frequency welded construction. This is where the two fabric pieces that meet together have not been stitched or tape; essentially, the fabric is melted together to make a strong, watertight seal. LARGE CAPACITY – The 120-litre capacity ensures your able to fit all your equipment in comfortably. Multiple zipped front compartments and 3 accessory clips keep items secure and separate, along with more compartments suited for storage of your valuables.For anything under a week, I carry the REI Co-op Traverseassuming I don’t have to carry a tent and will be sleeping in huts or lodges.

I highly recommend this versatile bag for anyone seeking a compact, stylish and functional solution for their outdoor activities. But it’s not just that. Waterproof zippers need to be maintained and lubricated, or they become stiff to operate. This becomes more of a problem in cold weather.On the top is the carry handle which makes it useful for getting from A to B without having to strap yourself in every time you need to move.