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Curry and SonsTrading Company · Est. 1995
NRS Ether HydroLock Dry Bag

A light dry bag that uses a fold-down top plus a zip seal, rated by NRS as submersible. People pick it for the things that must stay dry: phone, keys, first aid kit or a puffy jacket.

Specs

  • Material: 70-denier ripstop nylon with dual TPU coating (PVC-free)
  • Closure: fold-down StormStrip with HydroLock zip seal
  • Waterproof rating: 100% waterproof and submersible (maker claim)
  • Seams: welded
  • Attachment: D-ring
  • Sizes: 3, 6, 10, 15, 22 L
  • Price on maker site: $49.95 to $74.95 by size (Oct 2026)
  • Maker site rating: 4.5 of 5 from 10 reviews

What reviewers say

Owners on the NRS site rate it 4.5 of 5, and NRS's own gear checklist suggests it for spare parts, rain jackets and sleeping bags. With only about ten reviews so far, there is less feedback than for older roll-top bags. The light 70D fabric saves weight but needs more care than heavy PVC bags around sharp rocks and hardware.

Good

  • Zip seal plus roll top for extra security
  • Light and packs small
  • PVC-free fabric
  • Range of sizes

Not so good

  • Costs more than basic roll-top bags
  • Thin fabric is less abrasion resistant than heavy-duty bags
  • Few reviews so far

Who it's for

Paddlers who want one bag they trust for electronics and essentials, even if it goes under. Skip it if you need a cheap, rugged bag to drag across rocks.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.