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KOKATAT DIRT BAG

As much as I like to be in the water when I’m out on the water, a good boat bag is essential gear for me. So, when I had the opportunity to test out the Kokatat Dirt Bag, I loaded it up and headed for the docks. The Dirt Bag is designed for stand-up paddlers and kayakers, but it works well as a boat bag too. For one, it has separate storage segments for your shoes and small items, to keep everything dry and organized. So, I could keep my flip-flops and boat shoes separate from the change of clothes I brought to throw on later, as well as the foul-weather gear I always bring just in case. Plus, it has a breathable mesh zip top to keep your gear from getting too funky inside.

The bag measures 30-by-15-by-13 inches and has a 90-liter capacity. It’s made of waterproof 210D ripstop nylon, with a sturdy ballistic nylon bottom that’s coated with a polyester liner. My two favorite features are the 48-inchdiameter changing mat you can pull out to stand on while on a wet deck, and the carrying strap that can be adjusted to shoulder straps so you can use it like a backpack. I also like that it folds into a small carrying pouch, so it’s easy to store when not in use. $95; kokatat.com