Ortlieb PS 490 22L Dry Bag

Going travelling, sailing or on a great outdoor adventure? No trip is complete without waterproof-insuring your stuff. Ortlieb's concept for over 20 years has been to ensure that your gear stays dry in poor conditions. Their dry bags are designed for extreme applications and proven on tracks and trails around the world.

If you're planning on travelling around the world, you'll need something that won't let you down, even when the weather does. This is where the waterproofing really comes in handy. If your whole life is on your back, you need something that is going to do the job, with no gimmicks, no compromises. The Ortlieb 22L dry bag ensures that even when your clothes get wet, you've always got something dry to put on, eliminating the risks of you being caught out, especially in cold conditions where there are significant health risks to being both wet and cold.

The PS 490 22L Dry Bag is so versatile as it can fit neatly into your backpack, and be used as double protection (your backpack being the outer layer) for your belongings - great if you're carrying electrical items such as cameras or even to keep your guide books dry. The second obvious versatility is that it is small enough to easily attach to the outside of your backpack, giving you an extra storage option and would be great for carrying your sleeping bags and pillows.

The PS 490 bag is made from Ortlieb's strongest heavy-duty fabrics, tested to withstand pretty much anything. The waterproofing of the PS 490 22L is achieved by welding the seams of the heavy-duty fabrics together, ensuring no water ingress. This bag will last you for years as it is strong, durable and a classic piece of technical outdoor gear. Even if the bag is submerged, the distinctive roll-top closures with stiffener bar will withstand water ingress. Simply fold it over enough times and job done. The inside of the bag is really easy to clean too, so if you have any spillages inside, it won't be made redundant.

Ortlieb have come up with a great design which makes packing even easier as its tough base allows your bag to stand upright. It has a bottom loop too for fixing or holding, making unpacking easier. It features buckles with two D rings which are great for locking and securing the PS 490 Dry Bag to your backpack, luggage rack, or inside your boat.

The capacity of this bag is 22L and weighs 380g, making it light enough, yet strong enough to realistically take with you. The height of the bag is 20.5 inches, the circumference 27.6 inches and the diameter 8.7 inches.

£19.80