ABOARD / Run
Dry Bag Pack
Group gear into bags that survive a capsize.
What it does
- Bags fail at the seams when they are over-filled and compressed.
- The page groups items by tolerance and assigns a fill target.
- Two small bags beat one large bag when a hatch floods.
How to use it
- Fill to the stated volume, not to what looks full.
- Air-test every bag at the slipway.
- Keep a dry layer in its own bag, separate from wet kit.
- Replace any bag that has been compressed under a hatch for a season.
Safety notes
- A leaking bag that holds electronics is a failure, not an inconvenience.
- Do not rely on a single bag for all safety equipment.