Small dry bag

A roll-top for the phone, the meds, and the spare batteries.

Why it's on the list

The checklist says waterproof bags for electronics. Dust is the everyday problem. Rain and a tipped bottle are the other one. A small roll-top holds a phone, a battery bank, and the prescriptions. A giant river bag is more than a day kit needs.

How we use it

Roll it three times and clip it in the basket. Test it in a sink at home if you have never used one. A zipper that looks waterproof usually is not, once the dust is in the teeth.

Heads up
A dry bag is not a cooler, and it is not a reason to leave the phone on the ground.

Small dry bag

A five- to ten-liter bag is often $15–30

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