CFS Duffel—Stio

The CFS Duffel from Stio is a great all-around bag with a generous 40L of storage space. It’s not as special-purpose as a traditional dry bag; it isn’t going to keep your gear fully waterproof if you dump on the Mad Mile. But it will keep your gear dry on fishing trips, Madison floats, or rainy spring camping trips. A traditional dry bag is just a basic tube, but the CFS Duffel has some thoughtful touches, particularly the diagonally attached shoulder strap. At first glance it seemed odd, but once slung on your shoulder it carriers better than the traditional longitudinal strap. Sealed zippers, plenty of exterior attachment points, and exterior pockets have made this my go-to bag for camping, casual river floats, and fishing trips—a big improvement over my old canvas bag. Available at Grizzly Outfitters. $200; stio.com.