Sea to Summit Evac Lightweight Compression Dry Bag
Ideal for dry storage in your pack or on your bike or kayak, the Sea to Summit Evac Lightweight Compression Dry Bag is fully waterproof—with an air-permeable base that lets you push air out.
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- Waterproof and air-permeable Evac fabric base allows air to be pushed out, but water can't get in
- This means there's no need for a purge valve, making the Evac Compression dry bag light and simple
- Lightweight, recycled 70-denier nylon main body fabric uses a non-PFAS durable water repellent (DWR) finish
- Robust, waterproof, polyurethane-coated 70-denier recycled nylon body fabric has a 10,000 mm hydrostatic head
- Nonwicking roll-top closure secured with a patented Field Repair Buckle for a reliable seal
- Waterproof seams you can trust—double-stitched and tape-sealed
- Eliminate bulging and achieve even compression using the 4 straps with 2 ladderlock and 2 easy-access side-release buckles
- Not intended for prolonged submersion
Imported.
View all Sea to Summit Roll-Top Dry Bags| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Gear Capacity (L) | 5 L: 5 liters 8 L: 8 liters 13 L: 13 liters 20 L: 20 liters 35 L: 35 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 5 L: 305 cubic inches 8 L: 488 cubic inches 13 L: 793 cubic inches 20 L: 1,220 cubic inches 35 L: 2,135 cubic inches |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | None |
| Compression Straps | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Dry Bag Shape | Cylindrical |
| Material(s) | Bag: 100% preconsumer recycled nylon; rolling: 100% Hypalon; buckle: 100% polyformaldehyde; screw: 100% stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 5 L: 12.3 x 6.5 x 5.8 8 L: 15.5 x 7.6 x 7.0 13 L: 17.6 x 8.7 x 8.0 20 L: 18.0 x 10.4 x 9.3 35 L: 22.0 x 12.6 x 11.5 |
| Weight | 5 L: 3.5 ounces 8 L: 4 ounces 13 L: 4.8 ounces 20 L: 5.6 ounces 35 L: 6.7 ounces |
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Excellent product/ excellent company!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love STS! It’s a brand I trust to keep me safe and comfortable when I’m on a thru hike or just at work. I use their gear for everything and the bags are my favorite!
Do not submerge?
13L compression dry bag was the perfect size for the Kelty Cosmoc 20, but found it odd that the dry bag says "do not submerge"... must be more water resistant than waterproof?
Holds up in brutal conditions
This is a great product for just about any sport that involves any sort of water. This spends most of the winter on my snowmobile keeping backup layers dry, and has held up really well. These can't get wet extra layers are essential in the backcountry, but I never have to worry about that with this bag. In the summer this transitions onto my bike and can take the wear and tear of being strapped on externally. I had an older version of these bags, but the new one is easier to use and more streamlined. The compression feature is well worth the (minimal) additional weight as it takes up way less space and gives you more options to strap the bags onto other things.
I Love These Bags
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased my 1st Event Compression Bags in 2000, for an extended Kayak adventure. Once a year since then, I take a month long River trip with my bags. They stay waterproof for over 10 years and can stand the abuse these trips offer. So important to keep clothes and sleeping bag dry. Recently, maybe 2 years ago, a couple of replacements. They were just slightly less awesome. Plastic claps a little cheaper and cloth Handel across top already coming off. Still a big fan!
important note - overall good
Overall it’s a good bag BUT it will not do well if the bottom (the air permeable section) is in constant/frequent contact with water. The rest of the pack is standard dry bag and keeps water out but the bottom will absorb water over time. I had it in my kayak where there was an inch or two of water coming in and out and it soaked all the way through the pack bottom into my gear two days in row. So, as long as you don’t have standing water or heavy heavy rain it’s great, if not, go with valve version.
Motocamp recommended
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great quality product I own about 20 of them for myself and the family. When loading my moto bags these turn 7 days of soft gear into the pack size of 3 days. If your limited with space on your bike these are a game changer along with figuring out what can pack down in a regular stuff sack vs what should be compression bag My only gripe isn’t a big deal But the clips are a pain to flip around if they get twisted, it doesn’t effect the function AT ALL the bag still works as intended if the straps twisted it just bugs me and I have to use pliers to flip it around, again not a big deal just a minor thing
Can’t ask for more!
I work as a Sea Kayak guide and my compression bag has been essential for keeping my sleeping gear dry and secure and protected when it is jammed into the storage hulls of sea kayak and then paddled many miles over variable ocean conditions. The 13 L option is just big enough and strong enough for me to squeeze in my inflatable camping pad, my foam pillow, and my entire sleeping bag. The seams are very strong, so I’m not worried about pushing down into it, and the compression straps make the package even tidier at the end. Highly recommend this item.
Great dry bag, but still prefer a purge valve
Does everything you need it to do. Great build. 70d fabric is tough. Very much waterproof (did not test submersion, which isn't recommended to begin with). The 13L fit my 20 degree down bag (barely). I was able to compress it down to a respectable size. The air purges automatically through the end of bag (eVent fabric) when it is being compressed. You can technically push the air out without using the compression straps, but it's rather awkward to do so. The four compression straps make it easy to make your way around the bag for even compression. I appreciate the PFC-free materials. I do still ultimately prefer a purge valve on my dry bags. No fault to the bag-- just my personal preference.
Great bag, works well!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this bag recently, and first tried it out in the opposite way it was supposed to be used, in that I put a wet swimsuit and towel in it after a pool session, and the outside of the bag (and everything the bag touch) stayed dry! I used it again this past weekend to pack my sleeping bag and pillow, and both fit just fine and fluffed right back up when I took them out. The thing I like most about this dry bag is that two of the straps now have clips on them, which makes it a lot easier to use than the version of this bag I got 10+ years ago. I am much more likely to use this newer version now that I have it, as it's super easy to use, and seems to work really well in terms of keeping water in/out.