NIXY Dry Bag Backpack Review

Reviewed By Owen Clarke / Kayaks Editor

March 19, 2022

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NIXY Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack 20L/30L

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Summary

If you are in search of a more comfortable to carry dry bag, the Nixy Dry Bag Backpack is a perfect choice. Built with a backpack function, the pack is comfortable to take to trips with you, whether long or single-day outing trips. Paired with its full waterproof functionality, the dry bag backpack offers great versatility. It comes in handy at the beach, when boating or kayaking, camping, backpacking, and even hiking.

However, the pack is not limited to outdoor leisure activities alone. It can also work as an everyday sack for professionals and students alike. For example, archaeologists or geologists working on projects outdoors can take advantage of the pack’s waterproof and rugged construction to securely store their small working tools, protecting them from outdoor elements and rain.

The backpack is made from 1000% waterproof material, allowing it to survive the wettest conditions during outdoor and sports activities. However, unlike regular waterproof backpacks, the Nixy dry bag backpack isn’t just advised as so! It lives up to its name, surviving any wet conditions and circumstances. Even when submerged, the backpack still enjoys full protection from getting wet.

In fact, it simply floats right back up again when submerged, ensuring none of your belongings ever get wet. This functionality also comes in quite handy, especially for activities on the water. During activities such as kayaking or SUPing, if you accidentally lose possession of your attached backpack, you never have to worry about losing sight of it. This is because the bag will float right back up after falling into the water. To complement its waterproof functionality is the backpack’s 500D PVC construction.

The full PVC backpack construction reinforces its strength and ruggedness, giving it a thick but light finish. With the PVC construction, the backpack is thick enough to protect your belongings, even heavy ones, wherever you are. Nonetheless, it remains light enough to support and carry with you without being weighed down or uncomfortable on the side of the body. Moreover, the use of heavy duty PVC helps to give the backpack an airtight waterproof seal when it is fully closed and secured.

The backpack features a roll-top design for more convenience. Simply stash your gear in the main compartment. When done, test the closing flap a few turns and clip the bag closed for instant watertight seal. On the exterior, the backpack dry bag is fitted with a front splash zippered pocket. The water shedding pocket makes it easy to access items you may quickly need on the go, such as keys, mobile phones, and IDs.

To ensure you find the perfect sizing for your needs, the dry bag backpack comes in two sizing options, i.e. 20L and 30L. Plus, it offers a selection of bright fun colors you can sport out anywhere, including green, blue, yellow, orange, or pink. But, you can also go for the black finish option, if you want to keep a low profile.

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Stand Out Features - Why We Love It
100% floatable waterproof function
Roll-top watertight sealing
Lightweight 500D PVC construction
Frontal splash zippered pocket
Available in two sizing options
Available in green, blue, orange, pink, black, and yellow

MODEL & ACCESSORY SPECS

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Features

The Nixy Dry Bag Backpack is built with a focus on its watertight sealing, sneering nothing penetrates the interior and reaches your belongings. However, its overall design also puts functionality, comfort, and style to focus.

Unlike regular bags, the dry bag backpack focuses on small details across the pack, whether its slightly wide straps or lightweight but thick finish. Overall, each element’s design works in synergy to produce a comprehensively functional dry waterproof bag. Now, let’s look at the key features you will find on the NIXY Dry Bag Backpack:

Available in green, black, blue, yellow, orange, and pink
Available 20L and 30L
100% waterproof 500D PVC construction
Floatable design
Roll-top with closing flap for watertight seal
Thick and thin
Front splash zippered pocket

Specifications

Volume: 20L
Backpack dimensions: 23.5” x 14.75” / 59.7 x 37.5 cm
Rolled Up Dimensions: 16” x 14.75” / 40.64 x 37.46 cm
Splash Pocket Size: 6.5” x 7.75” / 16.51cm x 19.68 cm
Backpack weight: 1.27 lbs/0.576 kgs
Backpack material: 100% 500D PVC
Waterproof: Yes, 100%
Strap design: Yes, adjustable backpack
Color options: Green, black, blue, yellow, orange, and pink
Volume: 30L
Backpack dimensions: 27” x 14.75” / 68.6 x 37.5 cm
Rolled Up Dimensions: 18” x 14.75” / 45.72 x 37.46 cm
Splash Pocket Size: 6.5” x 7.75” / 16.51cm x 19.68 cm
Backpack weight: 1.37 lbs/0.62 kgs
Backpack material: 100% 500D PVC
Waterproof: Yes, 100%
Strap design: Yes, adjustable backpack
Color options: Green, black, blue, yellow, orange, and pink

User Experience

Usability: 97% – The Nixy Dry Bag Backpack features a pretty usable design. First, the dry backpack is versatile, which means you can use it for anything, from leisure trips, sporting activities, and even outdoor work trips. It guarantees to keep your belongings dry and clean throughout your outdoor activities, without ever giving in. Additionally, the backpack has a thick, rugged construction that guarantees to hold up even in the most unfriendly conditions or when supporting heavy items. Yet, it remains to be extremely light, weighing under a pound. However, this is in no way close to the bag’s incredible design and functionality. As previously stated, the backpack combines smaller details with different elements that fuse synergistically to give you a complete, functional design. For example, the back of the pack is fitted with wider non-padded backpack straps to distribute the load and make it comfortable to carry the bag for prolonged periods without straining the back or shoulders. While this design is great, it would be even better with the straps padded. You can also adjust the straps to achieve the perfect fit according to your body size and height. Around the waist area, the backpack integrates clip waist straps to give you even better balance when hiking or trekking. However, the relatively smaller and shorter straps may not be the best option for individuals with a heavy build. In addition to making the pack comfortable to carry, placement on equipment such as paddleboards and kayaks is also simplified. The top clip closure that works with the roll-top design for a watertight seal can be used to attach the bag to a kayak or SUP. In turn, you don’t have to worry about your pack falling off into the water. You can use the same design to attach the pack to a much larger bag when hiking, mountaineering, or backpacking. When it comes to storage, the bag offers a generous main compartment on its 20L and 30L varieties. However, apart from its front pocket, the back doesn’t offer any other storage option for quick access to your items. If you have gear such as helmets, gloves, or water bottles, the backpack may not be very convenient.

Durability: 99% – The Nixy backpack features an exemplary design when it comes to durability. Like other functions of the bag, its durability is a testament to the finer details incorporated into its design. For example, in addition to its 500D PVC construction and waterproofing, the backpack is UV treated to protect against sun damage, you will notice additional PVC backing in areas such as the straps to reinforce its fabrication further. The backing helps to hold these parts more securely – you won’t have to worry about your strap snapping mid-hike! As a fully waterproof dry pack, the Nixy Backpack is expected to be used in wet conditions. So, instead of using metal hardware, it is fitted with strong plastic hardware around the straps and top closure. The plastic straps aren’t only robust and load-bearing. They are also an excellent solution to preventing any possibility of corrosion or rust build up.

Pros

Adjustable straps for the perfect fit
Wider straps for added comfort and load balancing
Waist straps for added balance and stability
Reinforced PVC backing around the straps for added protection
Non-corrosive and rust-resistant plastic hardware
Roll top closure clip attached the pack to a kayak, Sup, or larger backpack
Ultralight and thick UV-treated fabric
Affordably priced

Cons

No interior pocket to fully protect small items – only 1 exterior pocket
Lack gear attachment points – no D-rings or clips

Overall Rating

Usability: 97% – The Nixy Dry Bag Backpack does a great job in its user friendly design. It combines waterproofing, rugged fabrication, comfortable design, and generous sizing for a fully functional design. However, it would be even better with an improved storage design, with additional interior pockets and external gear/accessory attachment points.

Durability: 99% – The backpack integrates an intelligently durable construction. In addition to its rugged PVC fabric and waterproofing, its finer details like the PVC backing and plastic hardware reinforce its overall durable build.

Price: 95% – Price-wise, the dry bag backpack gives you value for your money. Compared to other backpacks of similar design on the market, the focus on its waterproofing, fabric strength, and comfort makes the pack a reasonable investment and extremely budget-friendly.

Overall: 98% – Overall, the Nixy Dry Bag Backpack is a reasonable investment. For one, it is versatile, allowing you to use it in different circumstances, whether during outdoor leisure activities, sporting activities, or work trips. The pack combines all the essential features to make it functional. It is waterproof, durable, robust, protective, comfortable, and stylish. Nonetheless, the pack remains affordable.

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If you want a waterproof bag that can withstand outdoor elements without compromising comfort, the Nixy Dry Bag is the ultimate choice. You will also enjoy its budget-friendly price. However, it may not be the perfect choice for those who want more exterior storage options for attaching their gear or quick access items.

NIXY Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack 20L/30L

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