Pack the boat the island way
A simple, honest guide to choosing dry storage, dock storage and deck organization — and what our waterproof claims really mean.
1 · Keep it dry
Start with roll-top dry bags and pouches for phones, keys, towels and dry clothes. Pick splash-resistant for deck use — not for diving.
2 · Tame the dock
A dock box, hanging caddy and hooks corral lines, fenders, brushes and shore gear so the dock stays walkable.
3 · Organize the deck
Hatch bins, nets and holders stop loose gear from sliding around the cockpit underway.
4 · Pack for the island
Add a cooler dry bag and floats for the run to the sandbar. Color-code so everyone grabs the right bag.
How to choose a dry bag
Match volume to the job: a 5 L for a phone and keys, 10–20 L for towels and a change of clothes, and a 30 L insulated cooler dry bag for drinks and snacks. Roll the top at least three times and clip it — that roll is what keeps splash and spray out. Remember, our bags are splash- and spray-resistant for dock and deck use, not submersible.
What we will never sell you
We do not sell marine electrical, fuel/gas, pressure-rated, or lifesaving equipment. Gnplumb is storage and organization for the island life — nothing that holds pressure, carries fuel, runs power or is meant to save a life.
Care & longevity
- Rinse salt off zippers, buckles and gaskets with fresh water and air-dry.
- Store bags loosely rolled, not crushed, so seams and coatings last.
- Keep dock boxes vented and out of standing water between trips.
Guide picks
Waterproof Dry Bag Set (3)
Roll-top dry bags in 5 / 10 / 20 L for everyday deck runs.
Waterproof First-Aid Dry Case
Empty splash-resistant hard case to build your own kit.
Anti-Slip Deck Mat
Drain-through deck mat for cockpit footing and gear.
Floating Key Chain (6)
Foam floats that keep keys at the surface if dropped.
Gear guide FAQ
“Waterproof” means splash- and spray-resistant for everyday dock and deck use — not a fully submersible or pressure-sealed rating. Do not submerge. Roll-top bags and gasketed cases keep splash, spray and rain out for normal dock and deck use. Do not submerge them or rely on them underwater.