What to Pack in Dry Bags for Backpacking?

By Anna Duncan

Backpacking is an exciting way to explore the great outdoors, but it requires a lot of planning and preparation. One of the most important aspects of backpacking is packing the right gear in the right way.

Dry bags are essential for keeping your belongings dry and organized, so it’s important to know what to pack in them for your next backpacking adventure.

First, you’ll want to make sure you have all the necessary clothing items. Pack lightweight and quick-drying layers that can be easy to adjust as temperatures change.

This could include a few tank tops, t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, shorts or pants, a rain jacket and pants, a hat, and gloves. Don’t forget underwear and socks!

Next, you’ll need items for setting up camp. These could include a tent or tarp, sleeping bag or quilt, sleeping pad or hammock, trekking poles or tent stakes if you’re using a tent, rope or cordage for securing your tarp or hanging food off the ground if necessary. You’ll also want to consider bringing camp furniture such as a collapsible chair or stool.

Finally, you’ll need other miscellaneous items like a headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs, matches/firestarter/lighter for fire-building purposes (if allowed), map/compass/GPS device for navigation (if necessary), first aid kit with medications and supplies to treat any cuts/scrapes/illnesses that may arise during your trip; insect repellent; sunscreen; toiletries; kitchen supplies such as utensils and cookware; water filter/purification system; bear spray if necessary; and lastly but not least snacks and food for nourishment.

Conclusion: Packing dry bags correctly is essential for any successful backpacking trip. Make sure to pack all of your clothing items in addition to camping items like tents, sleeping bags and pads, trekking poles or tent stakes, rope or cordage; miscellaneous items like headlamps/flashlights with extra batteries and bulbs, matches/firestarter/lighter (if allowed), map/compass/GPS device (if necessary), first aid kit with medications and supplies; insect repellent; sunscreen; toiletries; kitchen supplies such as utensils and cookware; water filter/purification system ; bear spray if necessary ; snacks & food for nourishment -all in dry bags so that they stay dry no matter what Mother Nature throws your way!