Bags & Luggage

Our Bags & Luggage range covers holdalls, kit bags and dry bags built for boat use – water resistant or fully waterproof, and shaped to stow easily in a locker or cockpit rather than a standard travel bag.

The key distinction is water resistant versus fully waterproof: a water-resistant holdall will shrug off spray and a wet cockpit sole but isn’t rated for submersion or being left on deck in heavy rain, while a genuine dry bag with a roll-top closure keeps contents dry even if it goes in the water. Choose based on what you’re carrying and where it’ll sit – electronics, dry clothing or overnight kit for a passage are worth the extra protection of a proper dry bag, while day gear travelling in a locker is usually fine in a water-resistant holdall. Soft-sided bags stow more easily in awkward locker spaces than rigid cases.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between water resistant and waterproof?

Water resistant handles spray and a wet cockpit; waterproof (a proper roll-top dry bag) keeps contents dry even if submerged.

Do I need a dry bag for a day sail?

Not necessarily – a water-resistant holdall is usually fine for day gear in a locker; save the dry bag for electronics or overnight kit on passage.