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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack

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Still haven't found a backpacking stuff sack that is ultra-lightweight and waterproof? Look no further than the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil dry sack.

Siliconized on the outside, tough Cordura® nylon is weatherproof, lightweight and durable for hiking and backpacking in wet conditions
Polyurethane coating on the inside permits the fabric to be seam taped; waterproof seams are double-stitched and factory-taped for added weather protection
Hypalon® watertight roll-top closure keeps contents secure and protected; fold the Hypalon strip down first and make at least 3 rolls before closing the buckle
Roll-top fabric sacks are not intended for complete submersion; sensitive electronic devices should be double-bagged or packed in a waterproof hard case for maximum protection
Ultra-Sil sacks are designed for use inside a backpack and are not suitable for boating
Comes in assorted colors only; sorry, specific color requests cannot be accommodated

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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack Customer Reviews

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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack

2.9

(based on 14 reviews)

54%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (14)
Easy to pack (9)
Compact (6)
Durable (3)

Cons

Tear easily (5)

Best Uses

Backcountry camping (8)
Day trip (5)
Kayak / canoe / rafting (5)
Camping (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (3), Outdoor professional (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)

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Jan

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Good for about a year, delicate use only

By aph0gen

from San Diego, CA

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Pros

Easy To Load
Lightweight

Cons

Not waterproof

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

I have several of these bags in different sizes. I use them for medical kits, clothes and essential items that must be kept dry while hiking, backpacking and camping. I have exposed the bags to rain repeatedly, submerged them in a backpack for short periods during river crossings. The packaging warns that they are not meant to be submerged.

The good: incredibly light product, easy to use. Waterproof qualities were good against rain and submersion.

The bad:
Waterproofing qualities went away after about a year. Items in dry bags in my backpack got wet in rain. The tape at the bottom of the bag delaminated and pulled away from the fabric.

Bottom line: If you can afford to replace your gear often, these are great. I prefer somthing that lasts longer. I would not buy them again.

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Jan

2013

1.0

Bad reviews are true

By Camelmae

from California

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Tears Easily

Best Uses

Not Much Really

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

Went kayaking and took this for the first and last time. It was great at first, held my granola bars, chaptick, tissue, and camera and it protected everything from the paddle splash and what not. My things were small not that sharp objects and next thing you know im taking out my camera and realizing its all wet and theres a tear on the bag, i had to duct tape it for the rest of the trip. I might as well have duct taped the entire bag. Im pretty disapointed so I bought the big river dry bag, pretty sure that'll be significantly better. Like everyone else said unless your storing this bag inside another bag and away from the world then i guess its usable but if not then dont waste your time.

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Oct

2012

5.0

Great Lightweight bag

By Don

from Leadville, CO

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Easy to pack
Lightweight
Water proof

Cons

Tear easily

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
River Trips
Winter Conditions

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

This is a great product from sea to summit. Understand that these are NOT submersable bags and if you submerse them they will not keep your stuff dry. That being said, I store my papers (drivers liscense, pass port, cell phone, gps, etc) in this bag in the brain of my pack and it performs without a hitch. My cards did put a small tear in the side of the bag but a little seam grip fixed it right up. With lightweight gear, you are paying for leight weight not for durability. If you want something to sit in the bottom a raft, get the heavier vinyl or heavy rip stop, you're on a boat weight doesnt matter.

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Sep

2012

3.0

Got a hole in it the first use

By Moarla

from Boulder, CO

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Pros

Compact
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Tear easily

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

Bought two of these to put ziplocks with my dog's kibble into it for backpacking. I really liked how light-weight the bags are and they did a great job, until I realized on the second day of our backpacking trip that one of the bags got a hole in it. I'll give it another try to see if it was a fluke.

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Jun

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Loses more than weight by being thin.

By Adventure Shorts

from Cackala, North-type.

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Too thin

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Bag organization
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

I picked up two of these bags on the recommendation of a store employee. He recommended them over other dry bags because of how lightweight and thin they were. I packed a change of clothes and a jacket in this bag and then put it in my backpack. Also inside my backpack was a Camelback filled with ice and water, inside its own insulated, multi-fabric layer pouch. The condensation from the ice went through the thick lining of the pouch where my Camelback bladder was and through the material of this bag, finally stopping at my jacket. The dry sack was pretty wet on the outside, damp on the inside, and my jacket was slightly damp. Luckily my change of clothes was also wrapped up inside that jacket but stayed dry. Perhaps it was my fault for not gauging how much ice condensation would penetrate within my backpack. I am grateful though that I had my guidebook in another dry sack in another pocket of my backpack. Next time, I'll go for a thicker, more durable dry sack for the pocket that will be adjacent to my water source. I would still recommend this product for use inside a backpack, just keep it away from your water source.

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Mar

2012

4.0

kept everything dry

By blue ridge josh

from asheville, nc

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips
Hiking
River Trips

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

got this as a gift and couldn't be more happy with it. i use it to pack my electronics (cameras, car keys, solar charger..) and some fire starters while i go day hiking and camping. I hike whenever i can so sometimes i get caught in some rain and it has always kept my gear dry. i dropped it in a pool at the bottom of a waterfall and no water got in. I roll it 4+ times.

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Jan

2012

5.0

Awesome Possum!

By scubamike78

from San Juan Capistrano, CA

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Durable
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips
Survival
Winter Conditions

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

These are designed for one thing only. To put stuff in to keep it waterproof in a backpack while in the back country where every ounce counts. I would not use them for anything rougher than that. That being said, these sacks rock. I've used them on three continents in a wide variety of conditions and never had one tear or leak. I keep my first aid kit in one and a small survival kit in another. Last time I checked there were no carabiners inside my backpack, so I don't really care if the d-ring is there or not.

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Aug

2011

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Nice and light, but fabric too fragile

By tamarinda

from East Coast USA

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Pros

Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Tear easily

Best Uses

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

Loved how lightweight this was, and got my hopes up. Like others, found the fabric tore too easily. And THAT is not waterproof! Would also agree, having the D ring is a nice feature that this bag lacks.

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Aug

2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not totally waterproof

By EcoTyro

from Schwenksville, PA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

I bought this bag as a lightweight bear bag, hung on a bear pole every night, for backpacking. It did great for that use. We experienced lots of rain and this bag kept our stuff dry. HOWEVER, I then used it on a white water rafting trip and although I folded the top over carefully 4 times, EVERYTHING in the bag got soaked. The bag sat on the bottom of the raft in 1-3" of water (as rafts are wont to accumulate in white water), and just soaked it up. Very embarassing as several boat-mates had put their lunches in my awesome lightweight DRY bag!! Great for backpacking. Terrible for rafting. Tip: test your bag at home in a sink or tub before using it.

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Jul

2011

(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Light weight but...

By biwerw

from Midwest

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Tear easily
Too thin

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
River Trips

Comments about Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack:

I'm wishing I would have went with the Ultra-Light instead of the Ultra-Sil. The material is just to thin for anything other than clothing. I had a few things stored in one and at the end of my trip noticed a wear spot from sliding it into the back of a kayak. Not a characteristic you want to have in a bag designed to keep things dry.