We always just use a couple small dry bags, (roll down top), We have one for a first aid kit and fire starting ect., One slightly larger one for camera gear bug dope tp sunscreen, lunch, and one for the chew and flask. We simply leave them all clipped into the canoe when we portage, things are organized so you dont have to dig through a big bag to find stuff and its waterproof and easy to carry. Just clip them to the thwarts.

A close-up of the zipper.

I'm looking for a daypack that will hold 2 sets of raingear, lunch, skeeter spray, sunscreen, water bottles, etc. Probably about 3000 cu ". Should have pockets to allow easy access. Doesn't have to be waterproof, but that would be nice. Any suggestions?

Maybe this will fit the bill db Outdoor Research Dry Peak Bagger Back Sack $42.99 - Campmor

zski wrote on Sep 15^th, 2012 at 12:18pm:

If you go with this one, go to retailmenot.com and pick up a 20% off coupon.  That puts the price just below $60.00.  (If you buy other items, you could possibly use a deeper discount coupon, since the current price is right at a break point.) 

I do have a smaller version of this bag which I used as a kitchen pack for this season (e.g., pots, pans, utensils, stove, fuel, reflector oven and other odds and ends).  It has a zip top closure which you can then roll down and buckle if you don't overfill.  I didn't have a chance to dunk it, but did fine with a couple of hard rains and wind.

dd