Not every pack needs to be waterproof, but when the weather turns, you'll wish yours was. That's exactly where an Exped drybag earns its keep. Built to keep your gear genuinely dry, not just water-resistant, Exped's range of drybag-backpacks is some of the most versatile gear we stock, equally at home on a hike, a bike commute, or a day on the water. Here's what makes them worth adding to your kit.

No, it's not Expedia, it's Exped

If you've searched for Exped online, there's a good chance autocorrect or a search engine has tried to send you somewhere else entirely. To be clear: Exped is not a travel booking site, it's a Swiss outdoor brand with decades of genuine experience designing sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and yes, some of the best drybag-style packs on the market. We stock a solid range of their gear, and their approach to waterproofing is exactly why we rate them so highly.

Watch our full Exped drybag review

We put two of Exped's most popular waterproof packs to the test, the Cloudburst 25 and the Typhoon 25, breaking down what each is actually built for. Watch the full review below.

Meet the Cloudburst and Typhoon

The Exped Cloudburst 25 is the featherweight option in the range, merging a genuine waterproof drybag with a lightweight backpack that folds down small enough to disappear into your main pack. Its roll-top closure keeps contents completely dry, while a recycled, PU-coated nylon shell with a 7,000mm water column handles serious rain without adding real weight. It's the drybag we'd point most hikers, paddlers, and travellers toward first, especially if you want a genuine backup pack that takes up almost no space when it's not in use.

The Exped Typhoon 25 takes the same waterproof drybag principle and builds it out into a more fully-featured everyday pack. A fully taped, seam-sealed liner keeps it 100% waterproof, while a durable 210D recycled ripstop nylon shell holds up to genuine daily abrasion. Unlike the Cloudburst, the Typhoon adds a zippered front pocket for quick-access items, mesh side pockets, and a padded back panel, making it a stronger choice if you want one pack that handles commuting, day hikes, and travel without compromising on being genuinely waterproof.

Cloudburst 25 vs Typhoon 25: side by side

Pairing your drybag with the right daypack

An Exped drybag works brilliantly on its own, but it also makes a great companion piece to a larger daypack, either as a packable backup or as your dedicated wet-weather option. If you're still deciding on your primary daypack, we've broken down what to look for in our guide, hiking backpack daypack: shop the range online.

More ways Exped keeps your gear dry

Drybags aren't the only place Exped's waterproofing expertise shows up. If you're comparing dry bag options more broadly, we've also covered a great alternative in our guide, Sea to Summit dry bags. And if you're building out your full sleep system, Exped's sleeping mat range is just as well regarded, covered in our guide, the ultimate sleeping mat for camping: Exped vs Therm-a-Rest.

Why shop with us at PAST Outdoors

We're a family-owned Australian outdoor retailer with a genuine passion for helping people get outdoors properly equipped. Our team tests and uses the gear we sell, so when we recommend an Exped drybag, it's because we trust it ourselves on real trips, not just because it's on the shelf. We're proud to stock the full Exped range, and back every purchase with honest advice from people who actually spend time outdoors.

Thousands of hikers, campers, and travellers across Australia have trusted us to kit them out properly, and our customers keep coming back because we get the details right. Browse our full range online today, or reach out to our team for personalised recommendations.

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