Exped Fold Drybag 1/3/5/8/22L $10.98-$15.98 + $15 Shipping ($0 NSW C&C/ $99 Order) @ Mountain Equipment / Trek & Travel

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Exped Fold Drybag 1/3/5/8/22L $10.98-$15.98 + $15 Shipping ($0 NSW C&C/ $99 Order) @ Mountain Equipment / Trek & Travel
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mathematicalcoffee on 03/01/2026 - 11:53 mountainequipment.com (1471 clicks)
Last edited 03/01/2026 - 12:34 by 1 other user

The Fold Drybag BS ("bright sight") are usually $22-$32 each, and Exped rarely goes on special. They have been replaced by the "Exped Versa" line which seem to be identical but with different colours, so the old colours are selling out cheaper.

Also available at Trek & Travel with a few more of the sizes (each size only comes in one colour, so initially it looks like many combinations are out of stock, but you just have to pick the right colour that goes with the size you want).

The ultralight version is also onsale as well as the stuff sacks.

  • Fold Drybag BS: 70D / thicker - same as the sea-to-summit 'lightweight' dry bags
  • Fold Drybag UL: 15D / thinner - like the sea-to-summit 'ultrasil' - I don't like these, I find they puncture too easily on the corners of mylar packets (like most multiday hiking food)
  • Cord Drybag: These are not drybags! They are stuff sacks. Ridiculously light ones. For those who want the organisation without the waterproof-ness. I haven't tried these, but I think they might be puncture prone due to how thin they are.

S2S vs Exped dry bags:

  • S2S is often on special, Exped is not (S2S drybags are cheap at anaconda at the moment)
  • S2S drybags used to have a circular cross-section while Exped have curved-rectangle, which is much more packable in the hiking pack. The new S2S drybags seem to have updated their design to match now.
  • Exped dry bags (non-UL) have a grab handle across the bottom (on the 5/8L at least) to pull the bag out of your hiking pack easier - much handier than I thought it would be
  • S2S dry bags (non-UL) have a D-ring on the buckle to clip onto other things which could be convenient. Exped do not.

IMO 5L/8L are the most useful for multiday hikes. 5L fits summer sleeping clothes/socks/undies, 8L fits winter sleeping clothes/socks/undies+puffy jacket, 2x8L will fit 1 week's worth of food for me (I home-dehydrate my multiday food and package in ziplock bags which often get micropunctures depending on the food shape, so want a drybag to hold it all). Or 1x13L for food for the 5-day mark. YMMV.

Seller Item size price normal price
Mountain Equipment Fold Drybag 3L 11.48 22.95
5L 12.48 24.95
8L 12.98 25.95
22L 15.98 31.95
Mountain Equipment Fold Drybag UL 1L 10.98 21.95
3L 12.48 24.95
13L 17.48 34.95
1L 10.98 21.95
Mountain Equipment Cord Drybag UL 1.5L 11.98 23.95
2.7L 12.48 24.95
5L 13.98 27.95
8L 14.98 29.95
13L 17.48 34.95
19L 19.98 39.95
31L 24.98 49.95
Trek & Travel Fold drybag 1L 10.98 21.95
3L 11.48 22.95
5L 12.48 24.95
8L 12.98 25.95
13L 13.98 27.95
22L 15.98 31.95
40L 19.48 38.95
Trek & Travel Fold drybag UL 1L 10.98 21.95
3L 12.48 24.95
5L 13.98 27.95
8L 14.48 28.95
13L 17.48 34.95
22L 19.48 38.95
40L 25.98 51.95
Trek & Travel Cord drybag UL 1.5L 11.98 23.95
2.7L 12.48 24.95
5L 13.98 27.95
8L 14.98 29.95
13L 17.48 34.95
19L 19.98 39.95
31L 24.98 49.95
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  • OldDiver on 03/01/2026 - 12:07
    +7

    Thanks for the detailed comparison. Don't hike so not buying but appreciate the effort

  • Borispingpong on 03/01/2026 - 12:08
    +10

    Don’t know if this is a good deal or not, but we purchased one on Black Friday sales and gave it to my son for Xmas as he is doing a solo Europe trip in Feb as an 18yo.

    He was excited as he thought it would dry all of his clothes 🤣

    Fair to say, I’m nervous about him travelling 🤣

  • ihbh on 03/01/2026 - 12:17
    -3

    1 week's worth of food for me

    Are you vegan? I'm mostly whole food plant based and can easily bring the right combo of fruit/veg, whole grains and legumes to get all my macros for 5 days. My family won't do it, at this stage, so looking for maybe a half way house or wait until they are older.

  • brotherfranciz on 03/01/2026 - 18:35

    The compression dry bags are excellent for one bag travel. Just a shame they aren't on clearance!

  • Robc on 03/01/2026 - 22:32
    +2

    I used to sell versions of these back in the day. I'd say buy them in white if you can, dark colours will cook your stuff in the sun.

    Buy bigger than you think you'll need. You can roll the bigger ones smaller easily, but smaller ones become less "safe" when over stuffed, as in, they're more likely to leak or burp if you don't have sufficient foldovers at the top.

    If your putting anything heavy with sharp edges in there, wrap it in a towel first. Most holes that I saw where caused by internal objects cutting from the from the inside out when the bag was dropped.

  • Daybreak3439 on 04/01/2026 - 09:47

    I got a dry bag 3 pack from Aldi earlier this week. Was about $15 from memory. The quality seems good.

  • Osprey87 on 06/01/2026 - 20:32

    Good find. I'd also say that the Exped Mummy 5R sleeping pad is a good deal. Probably not necessary for all areas of Australia where you could save a few grams and go with the 3R. But if you hike anywhere it gets cold it's worth the upgrade and $179 isn't a bad deal at all for a pad that is well reviewed and regarded.

    https://mountainequipment.com/products/ultra-5r-m-mummy-slee…

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