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Space is tight on board, and conditions are demanding. A bag or backpack you take sailing has two jobs above all: keeping your gear organised and dry, and standing up to water and salt over time.
That calls for water-resistant fabrics, rugged construction and a capacity matched to the space you actually have on board. Qualities built for the sea, and just as useful once you're back ashore.
The difference between an ordinary bag and a technical sailing bag is in the way it's built:
Start with three questions:
Your answers point you to one of the three families in the SLAM collection, the one that fits how you sail.
The wide opening and PU-coated polyester shrug off spray and salt. The 20-litre S is the everyday choice: the essentials for a training session or a day on the water, with no excess bulk. When the outing runs longer and you need spares, foul-weather gear and technical kit, the 33-litre M takes over. Two carry handles with a grip wrap to carry it by hand, plus are movable shoulder strap for when you'd rather keep your hands free.
Here, water protection comes down to construction. No conventional stitching: the TPU-coated polyester is closed with high-frequency welded seams that leave water no way in. It rolls down from the top and seals shut, so what's inside stays protected even when conditions turn wet. The 10-litre XS keeps the essentials safe: accessories, spares, small items. The 20-litre S sees you through a day on the water and can be worn on your back like a backpack. The 30-litre M is made for longer days out: technical kit, foul-weather gear and personal equipment, always protected.
The new backpack from the One Design collection is the answer for anyone who wants to travel light and hands-free: a technical water-repellent fabric, light but hard-wearing, built to keep moisture and spray away from your gear. It works on board, on the dock and on the way down to the water.
The Duffle Bag is built around capacity and quick access, with a wide opening and a zip. The Sailor Bag can also be worn as a backpack. The OD WR Backpack is the easiest option when you need your hands free. The right choice depends on what you need to carry and the conditions you're travelling in.
For short outings, a Sailor Bag 2.0 S or a Duffle Bag 2.0 S is usually enough. If you're also bringing foul-weather gear or a change of clothes, go for a Sailor Bag 2.0 M or a Duffle Bag 2.0 M.
Rinse the bag in fresh water straight after use, to wash off the salt. Then let it air-dry, away from direct heat. Put it away only once it's completely dry, and avoid harsh washing that can damage the coatings.
SLAM bags and backpacks are made for the boat first. That's where they take what makes them dependable everywhere else: water resistance, technical materials, the right capacity. The choice always starts with how you'll use it: what you carry, for how long, in what conditions. Built for the sea, and ready for everything that comes after.
