Kwik Tek Dry Pak Multi-Purpose Case Clear

by Kwik Tek

• Clear heavy gauge vinyl
• 2 D-rings sewn to corners
• Yellow sealing clip for high visibility
• For paddling, boating, camping
• Holds maps, charts, laptops, snacks

Product Description

DRY PAK Multi-Purpose Case

Product Details

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• ASIN: B009G83OYG
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,571 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #1 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Diving & Snorkeling > Dry Boxes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Kindle 3! December 29, 2010

By Robin Palmer

Color Name:Clear| Size Name:6x9|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was looking for a nice waterproof cover for my Kindle 3, and if you've done this yourself you know that the options are fairly limited.

When I came across this one, I loved the reviews on how waterproof it was, as well as it's simple design. (The super reasonable price didn't hurt at all, either.) I was sadly disappointed to see that it's not Kindle-friendly... but wait, that review was for Kindle 2.

Out of curiosity, I checked the Kindle 3's dimensions. Amazon lists it at 7.5" x 4.8" (the Wi-Fi and 3G + Wi-Fi versions are the same size) and I thought that even with some lost space from the corner reinforcements (you can see them in Kwik Tek's included product pic), it seemed like a good fit.

We all know what they say about assuming things though, so I ordered it as an optimistic guinea pig.

Bottom line: This 6" x 9" size fits the Kindle 3 perfectly. It's snug enough that you don't lose the light, compact feel of the Kindle itself, but it's not at all tight. You don't have to take my word for it, though, go to customer images for the photographic proof!

I ran my own impromptu torture test on the case (this may not be in the directions, but I bet a lot of people head straight to their sinks!). After being submerged for 20 minutes, the tissues I stowed in there were completely dry.

On a side note, I really had to weigh it down to keep it under too, because it tries its hardest to float back to the surface. Highly "scientific" tests aside, I'm sure that will come in handy.

The vinyl feels heavy duty and not flimsy at all, but it's flexible enough to easily use the Kindle's buttons. The power slide is the most awkward, but still doable....

Just one more thing- Kwik Tek clearly states that the yellow plastic part (where the case actually seals) can release bubbles and get some water inside. This doesn't affect the "pocket" at all, but for maximum dryness, you can give it a quick wipe before you slide your stuff out.

Bonus tip: If you have the 'official' Amazon leather Kindle cover, here's how you remove it (in case you're like me and didn't think you'd have a reason to take it on/off much): Of the two side tabs, push the top one down and then firmly slide your Kindle clockwise until it's free. Very simple and not at all "rough" on the device, so you can comfortably move between waterproof, leather/lighted, and whatever other kind of case you're in the mood for.

Hope this helps! Happy reading everyone. :) Read more ›

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I use this for my Kindle 2 when I read in the tub. April 22, 2009

By Laura B. VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Clear with yellow trim| Size Name:9W x 12H inches|Amazon Verified Purchase

update: 070109: I now own the kindle DX. And it fits perfect in this bag. Everything else in the review applies with the Dx in the bag they same as the other kindle devices. After all this time of useage, everynight, it is holding up really well.
I bought the 9x12. The kindle 2 fits in nicely. I put the kindle in the bag while the kindle is in my oberon cover, and it fits fine. I also have a kindle 1, and did a fit test with it, it fits in with the cover a little tighter, but fits. The plastic is clear, and I don't have a problem with glare. I can use the side buttons on both kindles without problems. The plastic is a little stiff, so the scroll wheel on K1 didn't work well, and the 5 way on K2 took some practice. I could use the keyboard on K2 after a minute of practice. Forget about using the slider to put it to sleep, I put it in the bag, wake it up, and then seal the bag. I'm not saying the slider is unusable in the bag, but it was to much trouble to bother with. The top of this bag seals with 5 twist clamps. I wasn't very trusting of this, so I put some small rocks and some paper towels in the bag (without the kindle of course) and dropped it in the tub. I left it for 15 minutes, which-of course- would never happen even if I dropped my kindle in the tub, but I wanted to give it some time. When I took it out, I dried the outside really well, then opened the bag, everything was completely dry inside. So, for the kindle, it is water proof. I can't test the actual sea worthiness, as far as dropping a camera out of a boat type situation. It did sort of float, by the way. Not in a life vest sort of way, but the yellow band did stay toward the top to be grabbed easily out of the water.... I didn't notice any condensation build up, but I put the little moisture absorbing bags that you get with shoes and OTC medicine in the bag when I use it. The stuff is silica I think? I know you can buy them, but I've forgotten the name, I'll research and come back and update that part. I've also just put in some cotton, for short periods, and that seems to have worked, but someone with more technology skills would have to make recommendations to you on that. Overall, I like this product, it works, is easy to use, and for the kindle works well. I also tried other things in this bag, I could fit my iphone and my camera both in easily together. And I have a Sony 505 and 700 and both of those fit in, individually, with their cases as well. Read more ›

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great water proof bag! October 3, 2008

By RoeyMezz

Color Name:Clear with yellow trim| Size Name:9W x 12H inches|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am a boater and I spend a lot of time on the water, This bag keeps my valuables dry, my cell phone, my camera, and my Ipod, and they all fit in this bag together at one time. I would never go on the water without it.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Kindle Reading in the Tub January 27, 2009

By Rick R. Reed VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Clear with yellow trim| Size Name:9W x 12H inches|Amazon Verified Purchase

When I got my Amazon Kindle for Christmas, it was love at first sight. I mean, hello Kindle, goodbye paper. But the one thing I love to do to relax is read in the bathtub and there was no way I was taking a $359 toy into a tub full of water. And then someone told me about the Kwik Tek Dry Pak and immediately solved the problem. It's a simple product, easy to use, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do: keep valuables dry with nary a leak.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Bag came apart - cheap plastic August 6, 2011

By J. Duval

Color Name:Clear with yellow trim|Size Name:9W x 12H inches

This bag worked for the first week or so that I had it (I was using it for an extended canoe trip to keep my cell phone and camera dry). But by the end of the week the cheap plastic had come apart on the right side. What good are the waterproof locking mechanisms on top if the side of the bag comes apart?

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Kept my electronics dry - it works! July 13, 2010

By One-Boston-Chick

Color Name:Clear with yellow trim| Size Name:9W x 12H inches|Amazon Verified Purchase

I initially bought this for my Kindle, but just returned from a trip to the Western Caribbean where we used this while snorkeling. We put everything in it - passports, wallets, cell phones and camera, and everything remained dry even while submerged. I wanted to be sure on this trip to take passports everywhere when we left the cruise ship - just in case...

It was such a good idea to have it. We could snorkel with the tour guide or on our own without having to worry about where our stuff was and who was holding it.

The bag floats on the water while you're under it. It gets hot in the sun, and a little moisture gathers because of that, but everything kept dry for the 1.5 hours or more that we used it at a time. Just to be safe I put the passports & cell phone in an extra ziploc bag inside the bigger bag. But it would have been ok as-is.

I highly recommend it for peace of mind & safety for your stuff!

(Thanks to everyone who wrote product reviews for this on Amazon. I bought it from those reviews, so I wanted to be sure to add my own echoing the product success.)