Get in the Water.
Keep Your Essentials Dry.
Waterproof carry for the phone, wallet, keys and other small valuables you want with you while swimming, paddling, tubing, rafting, boating and playing around water.
Match your gear to the activity, the amount you need to carry and the level of water exposure you expect.
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everything. Gear that works perfectly on dry land may not be designed for the exposure that comes with watersports.
Your phone and keys don't stop being important just because you're getting wet.
Watersports create a different carry problem. You may need both hands free, ordinary pockets may be useless, and splashes can quickly turn into complete immersion.
The goal is not to carry everything. It is to identify the small valuables you actually need and choose storage designed for the level of water exposure your activity can create.
Watersports can expose your gear in very different ways.
Think about how likely your gear is to encounter spray, repeated splashing, a fall into the water or complete submersion.
Paddleboarding & Kayaking
Expect spray, wet decks and the possibility of going into the water. Hands-free access can be especially useful while paddling.
Rafting & Tubing
Repeated splashes and unpredictable movement make secure carry just as important as waterproof protection.
Jet Skiing & Boating
Speed, spray and the possibility of gear going overboard can expose small valuables quickly.
Swimming & Snorkeling
Activities involving direct immersion require storage specifically intended for that level of water exposure.
Wakeboarding & Waterskiing
Falls are part of the activity, so anything carried on your body needs to stay secure and appropriately protected.
Beach & Lake Days
One setup may need to move between dry land, shallow water, swimming and other activities throughout the day.
Carry the things that matter without carrying a full-size dry bag everywhere.
Phone
Keep communication, navigation, photos and emergency access protected while you're around or in the water.
Keys
Car keys and electronic fobs can be difficult or expensive to replace after water exposure.
Wallet
Cards, cash and identification are easier to manage when they stay together in one protected place.
Small Essentials
Sunglasses and other compact valuables can stay attached to you instead of sitting unattended on shore.
The best place for your valuables may be attached to you.
Watersports often require both hands, and leaving a phone or keys on shore is not always practical. Compact body-worn waterproof storage can keep small essentials close without requiring you to carry a larger bag.
Compact waterproof protection that stays with you.
When you only need your phone, wallet, keys and a few small valuables, compact body-worn storage can be more practical than a larger dry bag.
Keep your small essentials on you and protected.
The SKÖ Waterproof Crossbody is designed for compact, hands-free storage around water. SKÖ publishes an IP68 waterproof rating, and the bag is designed to be waterproof and submersible when its waterproof zipper is properly closed and sealed.
SKÖ manufactures this product. Capacity is intended for small personal essentials rather than clothing, towels, food or other bulky gear.
Water-resistant and submersible are not the same thing.
A product that handles rain or spray may not be designed to go underwater. Match the level of protection to the activity you're actually doing.
Going somewhere specific?
Explore activity-specific waterproof gear guidance for the way you actually spend time on the water.
Waterproof gear guides.
Compare waterproof carry options and understand the features that matter when your gear may actually end up in the water.
Best Waterproof Crossbody Bags
Compare compact waterproof bags for carrying phones, wallets, keys and other small valuables.
Best Waterproof Sling Bags
Explore waterproof sling options when you need more room than a compact crossbody.
How Do Waterproof Zippers Work?
Learn why the closure can be one of the most important parts of waterproof bag construction.
Watersports waterproof gear FAQs
What should I do with my phone while doing watersports?
If you need your phone with you, use storage designed for the level of water exposure your activity may create. Activities where complete immersion is possible require different protection than light rain or splashes.
Is water-resistant gear enough for watersports?
It depends on the activity. Water resistance may be appropriate for limited splashes, but it should not automatically be treated as equivalent to waterproof or submersible protection.
Can I swim with the SKÖ Waterproof Crossbody?
SKÖ publishes an IP68 waterproof rating for the Waterproof Crossbody and designs the bag to be waterproof and submersible when its waterproof zipper is properly closed and sealed. Always make sure the closure is fully sealed before water exposure.
What should I carry in a waterproof crossbody during watersports?
Compact waterproof crossbody storage is best suited to small valuables such as a phone, wallet, keys, cards and sunglasses. Clothing, towels, food and larger equipment generally require a larger bag.
Is a waterproof crossbody better than a dry bag?
They solve different problems. A crossbody can be useful when you only need a few small essentials and want them attached to your body. A larger dry bag is more appropriate when you need to carry clothing, towels, food or other bulky gear.
Why does the zipper need to be fully closed?
The closure is part of the waterproof system. A waterproof bag cannot provide its intended protection if the zipper or closure is left partially open or improperly sealed.
Keep your essentials close when the day gets wet.
Compact waterproof storage for your phone, wallet, keys and other small valuables during watersports and adventures around water.