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Curry and SonsTrading Company · Est. 1995
Sea to Summit Evac Ultralight Compression Dry Bag

A light roll-top dry bag with compression straps and an air-permeable base, so you can squeeze a sleeping bag or clothes small without a purge valve. Made for use inside a pack.

Specs

  • Body: Ultra-Sil 30D Cordura nylon, bluesign approved, non-PFC DWR (maker)
  • Base: eVac air-permeable waterproof fabric that lets air out but not water
  • Closure: roll-top with Field Repair Buckle
  • Seams: double-stitched and tape-sealed
  • Compression: four straps (two ladderlock, two side-release buckles)
  • Weight by size: 3 L 56 g, 5 L 65 g, 8 L 75 g, 13 L 93 g, 20 L 109 g (Pod 7 kilo listing)
  • Not intended for paddling use or mounting outside a bike
  • Price: from $39.95 at the maker

What reviewers say

Independent reviews are scarce; most feedback comes from retailer pages, some collected through promotions. Owners report good compression and dry contents, including one canoe trip. The side-release buckles make loading easier than fixed straps. A few found the air slow to push out and the main buckle stiff to open; others say it goes fine if you take your time.

Good

  • Compresses and waterproofs in one bag
  • No valve to fail
  • Light for a compression sack

Not so good

  • Slow to purge air
  • Buckle can be stiff
  • Not made for outside-the-boat or bike use

Who it's for

Backpackers who want a down sleeping bag kept small and dry inside the pack. Paddlers should pick a heavier dry bag.

Sources

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