Packing bags, organizer bags and dry bags: what is it, and should you take it with you on a trip or while backpacking?

What are packing bags, organizer bags, and dry bags?

• Packing bags, organizers, and dry bags are the superheroes of every well-prepared traveler. They save time, frustration, and wetness, and turn your backpack into a sort of storage cabinet.
• Packing bags (or packing cubes) are lightweight bags or blocks that allow you to neatly divide your luggage (underwear here, shirts there, snacks everywhere).
• Organizer bags are a bit more luxurious: sometimes with compartments, mesh windows, compression zippers, or labels for the really organized traveler/control freak.
• Dry bags are made of waterproof material (often with roll closure) and protect your belongings from rain, river crossings, boat trips, and spilled water and shampoo bottles.

What can you use packing bags, organizer bags, and dry bags for when traveling and backpacking?

• Organizing the chaos, protecting, and preventing frustration and losing your mind.
• Use a mix of colors to make finding your socks or charging cable even easier

Packing bags and organizers:

• Packing bags are usefull to sort clothing by type (shirt, pants, socks, bikinis, drama).
• Packing bags give you quick access to what you're looking for (no "everything out, everything in again" moments).
• Compression versions of packing bags save space in your luggage.

Waterproof bags:

• Waterproof bags useful for electronics (phone, camera, e-reader).
• Waterproof bags are useful to keep your clothes dry during hikes or canoeing.
• Use a waterproof bag as an improvised laundry bag or stink bag for wet towels.

When to take packing bags, organizer bags and waterproof bags on a trip or while backpacking?

• These types of bags can be useful for any trip with a backpack or suitcase.
• Use packing bags especially for:
  • Tours.
  • Trips with camping or boat trips.
  • Rainy seasons (think: Southeast Asia, Costa Rica, Scotland).
  • If you travel like a minimalist and therefore want to keep an overview.

Where can you also buy packing bags, organizer bags and waterproof bags locally in the world?

• Packing bags you can find at outdoor or travel stores.
• Large department stores or sport/outdoor-like stores sell packing bags as well. Online: travel web shops, local backpacker shops.
• Dry bags are often for sale at water sports shops or market stalls in wet areas (yes, looking at you, Laos).