Piscifun Waterproof Floating Backpack with Phone Case

La compré para un viaje a Mérida el cuál aún no sucede pero la calidad de la mochila es muy buena por el precio. La compare mucho con otras mochilas de marcas como EarthPak, SeatoSummit, iDryBag y como otras 20 marcas diferentes que puedes encontrar en Amazon. La pondría a la par de la mochila CurSurf por su tamaño, calidad de materiales, soldadura de costuras y compartimentos. Lo único que no tiene son unas buenas correas como mochila, las cuales si tiene la de CurSurf. Pero por la diferencia de precio y para lo que la voy a usar es más que suficiente.

PD: No comentan el error de sacarle el aire a la mochila al momento de usarla. La mochila tiene que tener aire adentro y hacerse una especie de “globo” para que las correas se ajusten de buena manera y no dejen entrar el agua. Si el aire no sale, el agua no entra.

We ordered these for our trip to Palawan.
The color is vibrant and made with very durable material!
We purchased one from another brand and had trouble with one of the clips breaking off before our trip, so we ordered this one as a replacement and we are so glad we bought this one.
We ordered the 20L size and it was perfect with 2 straps to use as a backpack. It was able to fit our full face snorkel gear and clothes. It also came with a waterproof phone case with we used too! It survived the trip and we look forward to using it on another adventure!

Great looking product solidly made, used in the U.K. in Cornwall and is due to be tested abroad this year…

The seams and the materials aren’t quite as nice as the expensive motorcycle camping panniers or bags, but these Piscifun bags are very close to the quality of high end motorcycle bags selling for five times as much, or more. The durability has been good so far and no doubt they’ll hold up well for many years of use. The simple design and construction probably shaves a few pounds compared to the slightly thicker material and more complicated (less volumetric efficient) shapes used in the fancy motorcycle luggage. Get the expensive gear if you’re traveling around the world, or want to look like a RTW traveler. This lower cost option is good enough for the rest of us to use for our adventures.

These are very versatile bags. I use one 30L bag on the rear rack for day trips, with room to store waterproof jacket and pants, water, snacks, first aid kit, tool roll, etc. It’s a low drag version of a tail bag.
Two 30L bags, side by side, can carry everything I need for ultralight motorcycle camping, and having two bags allows me to better organize my stuff. One bag has clean and dirty clothes, tool roll and the first aid kit. The other bag has the sleeping bag, cook kit, stove, fuel, Hennessy hammock, etc. If you pack a bit heavier (tent, etc.), you could easily and inexpensively upgrade to two 40L bags, or three 30L bags with two on the bottom and one centered above it. The pair of plastic D rings at the base of each bag, intended for the shoulder strap, could be cable tied to help the bags stay together, although it’s easy enough to secure the individual bags using a nylon strap.

The molded grab handle is very nice but seems almost redundant on these bags because the roll top closure makes a convenient carry handle, but it’s reassuring to strap the bag to the rack via the heavy duty handle and not worry that the closure buckle may open.

I appreciate that the shoulder strap can be detached to prevent it from falling into the rear wheel or flapping in the wind. I like that these are simple low drag bags without a lot of clutter or complexity.

The generous mesh pocket on the outside is great for small items that need quick access, such as toilet paper (in the separately provided small waterproof cell phone pouch) or a small flashlight, assuming that the lashing strap is positioned to prevent the contents of the mesh pocket from falling out. The mesh pocket is also excellent to secure wet or muddy items that might need to be packed, but not packed inside the bag. Wet socks can dry while riding. Muddy Croks or sandals can be carried without contaminating anything in the bag.

I organize the bag’s contents mostly in lightweight stuff sacks – cooking equipment, food, clean clothes, dirty clothes, sleeping bag, motorcycle tool roll, first aid kit, etc. Pro Tip: Use a lightweight dry bag such as those by Wise Owl for both clean and dirty clothes, so the clean clothes stay clean. The larger heavy duty Piscafun bag makes a great washing machine. Fill the bag half full of water and a squirt of detergent. Add dirty laundry. Seal the bag and shake for a minute. Let sit for 20 minutes. Shake again. Rinse twice, dumping all water at least 100 feet from a lake or stream.

I have a small adventure bike and prefer ultralight solo camping. I pack everything I need into two of these 30L bags, strapped to the luggage rack and pillion of my baby GS motorcycle. I prefer the simplicity over carrying panniers, a top box, etc. I also like not having panniers increasing the width of the bike and sticking out into the wind to act as drag brakes to reduce my mileage. I hardly know I’m carrying 35 pounds on the seat behind me.

Here’s the real rundown. I literally read all the reviews and this is what I have to say:

SURPRISES?
It’s better quality than I was expecting for the price on Amazon. One of the reviewers who gave it a low rating indicated that the straps are too long and it sits too low. Unless he’s smaller than me at 5′-7″, I’m guessing he put the straps on upside down. It does have to be oriented with the adjustment plastic thingy BELOW the pad. Unlike those who just plan to put the bag somewhere and not actually attending to it full time, I do plan to wear the bag all the time that it’s in use so I did buy a sternum strap separately (see photo). It fits nicely and keeps it in place. For the price of the bag, I’m not too disappointed that it didn’t come with one already. You’ll notice I picked one that has a built-in whistle. Nice touch.

WHAT SIZE?
10L is what’s shown in my photos. You have the dimensions but what does that mean in the real world? This 10L is about the size of a hydration pack. See the photo of it compared to a full size #2 pencil. Yes, a 10L bag does look funny strapped to the back of a grown man b/c it’s so tiny. I often travel light and select my bags to be small whether it be a work bag or diaper bag. A 20L I suspect would be closer to the size of an actual backpack. Anything bigger, you can imagine would just be more bulky.

COMPARING TO THE GENERIC ONE:
There’s a generic unbranded version of this. Generally, I don’t take the risk with generics when it comes to the importance of something needing to be water tight. The difference is that the Piscifun version has two characteristics the generic one is missing. First is the elastic cord. The generic one isn’t elastic. It’s just a cord. The Piscifun version also has an outside pocket for non waterproof things. The generic one is just sealed and doesn’t allow you to actually put anything in there (at least that’s what I’m gathering from the photos and reviews as I did not purchase the generic one myself). Both features were important to me and the price difference was minimal so I went with Piscifun which appears to be a good company?

HOW DO I KNOW IT’S A GOOD COMPANY?
I don’t, but there’s an insert that comes with the bag where the verbiage I feel is trustworthy. You’ll also notice that the company takes the time to respond to reviews here on Amazon. I’m glad I bought from a small company to help support them. Great product at a reasonable price. If I need another one, I’ll definitely buy it from them. I’ve already recommended it to friends.

HOW DID I PICK THIS PARTICULAR BAG?
The biggest deal for me is that this has two straps. It’s a backpack. More on that later. The other dry bags available are typically a single strap for the 10L version (see photos). I also like that this has the elastic strap, exterior pocket and separate handle.

Piscifun themselves says they’re coming out with a version that has a water bottle holder. I would’ve waited, but I need this for a trip.

WHAT AM I USING THIS FOR?
Beach. I’ll be wearing the bag while doing activities so I don’t have to leave it unattended and risk getting stuff stolen. I did pick yellow so I can clearly identify it in case someone does find a way to snatch it while I’m not looking.

CONCLUSION:
Don’t spend hours like me researching online to find the perfect bag. Just get this. It’s a reasonable price, it’s good quality, looks nice, has all the features you’d want (minus the water bottle holder which is coming in July 2019) and will most likely fulfill what it is you’re looking for a water proof bag to do.