{"product_id":"sea-to-summit-big-river-65l-dry-bag-picante-red","title":"Sea To Summit Big River 65L Dry Bag - Picante Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea To Summit Big River 65L Dry Bag - Picante Red: Heavy-Duty 65-Litre Waterproof Storage for Expeditions, Kayaking, and Overland Adventures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor expeditions and adventures where volume matters as much as waterproofing, the Sea to Summit Big River 65L Dry Bag in Picante Red is the largest and most capable bag in the Big River lineup. Built from the same abrasion-resistant 420D nylon with TPU film lamination and triple-coated base as the rest of the range, the 65L steps up to deliver full expedition-scale capacity — enough for a complete multi-day kit including sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent, and clothing — while maintaining the hypalon roll-top closure, multiple lash points, Field Repair Buckles, and white interior laminate that make the Big River the benchmark for heavy-duty dry bag performance in demanding South African adventure environments. Whether lashed to a rafting frame on the Orange River, loaded onto a 4WD roof rack for a Richtersveld crossing, or strapped to a sea kayak for a multi-day Cape coastline paddle, the Big River 65L in Picante Red is the expedition dry bag that South African adventurers can rely on completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Full Expedition 65-Litre Capacity: At 65 litres, the Big River's largest format provides sufficient volume for complete multi-day expedition kits — sleeping bag, shelter, insulation layers, food, and clothing in a single consolidated waterproof package — making it the go-to dry bag for river expeditions, extended overland trips, kayak touring, and any adventure where gear consolidation and total protection are both essential\u003cbr\u003e* 420D TPU-Laminated Nylon Construction: Heavy-duty 420D nylon ripstop face fabric laminated with a TPU film provides the structural strength, waterproof integrity, and UV resistance required for sustained exposure in full-immersion water sports and rugged overland environments — significantly more durable than lighter nylon alternatives and built to perform across years of hard expedition use on South African rivers, coastlines, and backcountry routes\u003cbr\u003e* Triple-Coated Base for Maximum Abrasion Resistance: An additional triple-coat treatment on the base provides maximum protection at the highest wear point of the bag — critical at 65L scale where the bag's weight on rough surfaces including kayak decks, river rocks, loadbeds, and ground is substantially higher, making base durability the difference between a bag that survives an expedition and one that does not\u003cbr\u003e* Hypalon Non-Wicking Roll-Top Closure: The hypalon roll-top seals out water without absorbing or wicking moisture into the closure material — maintaining a reliable waterproof seal across repeated use in fully wet expedition environments including surf zone launches, river entries, heavy rain, and complete submersion during capsizes or river crossings, where a wicking closure would progressively fail over a multi-day trip\u003cbr\u003e* Multiple Lash Points with Double D-Rings: Integrated lash rails and double D-rings provide multiple secure attachment points for mounting to kayak deck rigging, rafting frames, motorcycle luggage systems, 4WD roof racks, and overland loadbeds — at 65L the Big River is not compatible with the Dry Bag Sling, but its lash system is the most comprehensive in the range for fixed mounting applications\u003cbr\u003e* Field Repair Buckles and White Interior Laminate: Roll-top buckles are Field Repair Buckles, replaceable in seconds with a standard Phillips screwdriver without adhesives or specialist tools — extending working life on multi-week expeditions far from any retailer — while the white interior laminate dramatically improves gear visibility inside the bag in low-light conditions at dawn departures, camp setups, and night packing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big River 65L in Picante Red is built for the scenarios where getting it wrong is not an option — full-river multi-day expeditions on the Orange and Doring, extended Cape coastline sea kayak trips, overland traverses through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand where vehicles wade rivers and rain arrives without warning, and rafting trips where the dry bag is the difference between arriving at camp with a dry kit or sleeping cold. The non-PFC PU coating maintains full waterproof performance without PFAS chemicals, and the 10,000mm hydrostatic head rating ensures genuine waterproofing under sustained pressure rather than the splash resistance of lesser bags. At 65 litres the Picante Red colour also provides high visibility on the water — an important practical safety consideration on river and sea kayaking expeditions where locating gear after a capsize matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Volume: 65 litres\u003cbr\u003e* Size Classification: XXL\u003cbr\u003e* Fabric: 420D nylon ripstop with TPU film lamination; non-PFC PU coating\u003cbr\u003e* Base: Triple-coated for maximum abrasion resistance\u003cbr\u003e* Closure: Hypalon non-wicking roll-top with Field Repair Buckles (Phillips screwdriver replaceable)\u003cbr\u003e* Interior: White laminate for improved visibility\u003cbr\u003e* Base Shape: Oval for stability and packing efficiency\u003cbr\u003e* Attachment: Multiple lash rails and double D-rings for kayak, raft, motorcycle, and 4WD mounting\u003cbr\u003e* Sling Compatibility: Not compatible with Dry Bag Sling (5L–35L only)\u003cbr\u003e* Hydrostatic Head: 10,000mm\u003cbr\u003e* Non-PFAS: Non-PFC PU coating throughout\u003cbr\u003e* Colour: Picante Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: Multi-day river expeditions on the Orange, Doring, Breede, and other South African whitewater and flatwater routes, extended sea kayaking and surf ski touring along the Cape and Garden Route coastlines, rafting frame rigging on commercial and private expedition rafts, 4WD and overland expeditions in the Richtersveld, Namaqualand, and Drakensberg where river crossings and prolonged rain demand total gear protection, motorcycle adventure touring on South Africa's mountain and gravel pass routes requiring weatherproof luggage, expedition base camp storage for climbing and trekking routes in alpine environments, shore angling and fishing expedition overnight trips requiring large-volume weatherproof gear storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to take on South Africa's most demanding expedition environments with your gear fully protected? The Sea to Summit Big River 65L Dry Bag in Picante Red delivers 420D nylon strength, a hypalon roll-top seal, triple-coated base durability, and expedition-scale 65-litre capacity in the most capable dry bag the Big River range offers. Free SA delivery included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea To Summit","offers":[{"title":"65L","offer_id":47831364763907,"sku":"S2S-007-0212-0231-65L","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/6125\/0563\/files\/BIG_RIVER_-_RED_65.png?v=1773232573","url":"https:\/\/thebaselayer.co.za\/products\/sea-to-summit-big-river-65l-dry-bag-picante-red","provider":"The Base Layer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}