Quick Verdict

At just £2.05, I genuinely wasn’t expecting much from the Feel Nature Outdoors Waterproof Dry Bag, but it has been surprisingly good.

I’ve used it on more than 10 paddle-boarding trips to protect things I really don’t want getting wet, including my mobile phone, sunglasses and other small personal items. So far, I’ve had no leaks and everything inside has remained dry.

It’s incredibly lightweight, folds down to almost nothing and lives inside my paddle board bag, so there’s really no reason for me not to take it. Another useful feature is that if you trap some air inside before rolling the top closed, the bag floats on the water.

For the £2.05 I paid, it’s difficult to fault.

Description

The Feel Nature Outdoors Waterproof Dry Bag is a lightweight roll-top bag designed to protect small belongings from water during outdoor activities.

Rather than using a zip, the top of the bag rolls over several times before the buckle clips together. This creates the closure and also gives you a convenient loop for carrying or attaching the bag.

I’ve primarily used mine while paddle boarding, where I keep valuables and other small items inside that I don’t want exposed to water.

One of its biggest advantages is how little space it takes up. It’s extremely lightweight and can be folded down and stored inside my paddle board bag along with the rest of my equipment.

Despite how inexpensive and lightweight it feels, after 10+ uses I’ve experienced no leaks.

Pros and Cons

Specification

TESTING

How I Tested It

Verdict

The Feel Nature Outdoors Waterproof Dry Bag has been one of those extremely cheap purchases that has turned out to be far better than expected.

I paid just £2.05 from Temu, and after more than 10 uses while paddle boarding it has kept everything I’ve put inside completely dry. I’ve carried mobile phones, sunglasses and other small personal items in it without experiencing a leak.

Its biggest advantage is probably its simplicity. It’s incredibly lightweight, folds down to virtually nothing and fits easily inside my paddle board bag, so I simply leave it packed with my paddle-boarding equipment.

I’ve also tested what happens when it’s dropped in the water. If I leave some air inside before rolling the top closed, the bag floats, which provides some extra reassurance when using it around the water.

It obviously doesn’t have the thick, heavy-duty construction of a premium dry bag, but that’s not really what I bought it for. As an inexpensive and compact way of keeping smaller belongings protected while paddle boarding, it has performed exceptionally well.

For £2.05, I really can’t complain.

My Recommendation

If you’re looking for a cheap, lightweight dry bag for paddle boarding, kayaking, camping or trips to the beach, the Feel Nature Outdoors Waterproof Dry Bag is incredibly difficult to fault for the price.

I wouldn’t buy it expecting the construction of an expensive expedition dry bag, and without an official waterproof rating I wouldn’t deliberately leave expensive electronics submerged in it.

But that’s not how I’ve been using it. For protecting my belongings from water while paddle boarding, it has done exactly what I wanted it to do over 10+ uses with no leaks.

The fact that it folds down small enough to stay permanently in my paddle board bag and can also float when closed with air inside makes it even more useful.

At the £2.05 I paid, it’s exceptional value.

Ben’s Score: 9.5/10 – Excellent

Would I recommend it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes

Would I buy it again?

For £2.05, it has massively exceeded my expectations. After more than 10 paddle-boarding trips I’ve had no leaks, it takes up virtually no room in my paddle board bag, and it has kept valuable items such as my phone and sunglasses dry.

I’d happily buy another one.