Introducing the BKCNTRY Stronghold Carryall – a waterproof roll-top tote that actually keeps your gear dry and secure

From the frontlines of the river to the deck of the boat—your gear stays bone dry.

What is the purpose of a waterproof roll-top tote?

In general, totes are great for carrying gear but they don’t keep your stuff dry. Solving that problem, purpose-built as a fishing boat and carry bag, the Bkcntry Stronghold is a rugged 27+ liter waterproof roll-top tote that actually keeps your essentials dry, secure, and ready for action anywhere you take it. 

Easy to carry, without taking up a lot of space in the boat, this mid size yet spacious dry bag fills a need you didn’t know you had. 

Whether keeping camera gear dry and safe, storing extra clothing and snacks, or packing everything you need for a lightweight camping trip, this is your bag. 

With a wider opening than a backpack, larger items go in and out with ease and finding what you’re after is a breeze. The top opens wide, and the hooped rim snaps open to make finding what you’re after a walk in the park.

How does it fit so much stuff?

With a spacious 27 liter main compartment, stay-open hooped rim with snaps, and roll-top closure, it’s made for easy access and watertight protection. 

Two welded interior pockets organize the small stuff, while the removable felt base and fold-flat design make it versatile for storage and travel. Durable, RF welded construction and a removable shoulder strap round out a bag that’s as tough as it is functional.

Bottom line; The new BKCNTRY™ Stronghold Carryall waterproof roll-top bag is built to keep your gear bone dry and close at hand out on the boat or along the river bank.

Features:

  • 27 liter waterproof roll-top main compartment
  • Hooped rim with stay-open snaps for easy access
  • Adjustable and removable G-Hook shoulder strap
  • Two welded 8″ interior pockets for organization
  • Removable felt base for structure and support
  • RF welded watertight construction
  • Folds flat for storage
  • Made in USA

BKCNTRY™ Stronghold Carryall

Original price was: $229.00.Current price is: $199.00.

A waterproof roll-top bag built to keep your gear dry, organized, and ready for anything.

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Carabiner Light Kit – Safety Light

Having a light handy after dark to help find your way back to the truck is helpful. This light conveniently clips to your bag or backpack with the attached carabiner. We like to carry it on the BKCNTRY™ backpack where it is easily accessible.

Recycled Nylon Fabrics in the New Lite Series

We recently introduced the new Session Lite Series, with wading pants, a convertible wader and a jacket. All products in this line are constructed with recycled nylon face fabrics, and utilize a pfas-free DWR coating, in our new Light Stone Grey stealth color.

Why Recycled Fabric?

Choosing recycled materials aligns with our goal of minimizing impact to people and the planet, through reusing materials to reduce waste. By sourcing recycled materials for the face fabric on the entire lineup, it pulls a material back into use and keeps it from the landfill.

The entire line also utilizes a pfas-free DWR coating, which is less harmful to people and the planet.

Read more about each product on the specific pages below –

New Wader Color: Light Stone Grey

The New Session Lite Series in Light Stone Grey

Breaking with our history of dark colored waders, the new Session Lite is a departure from the norm for us.

Over the years we’ve fielded lots of requests for a lighter and more stealthy option. Here it is! Adding to our lineup of dark waders and jackets, the new Light Stone Grey blends into the banks and provides cover for stealthy approaches.

The new Light Stone Grey combined in a highly breathable package makes these waders and wading pants the perfect choice for those looking for a comfortable and stealthy option.

Read more about each product in the series on the product pages —

Introducing the new Session Lite™ Series

After a long siesta, the Session Lite wading pants are back. And they brought some friends along for the ride. Rounding out the line, the all new Session Lite convertible waders, Session Lite Jacket and women’s Session Lite wading pants are here to play hard.

Available exclusively direct from DRYFT in limited quantities. Shop the Session Lite Series today.

New Primo jackets are on point.

New fishing jackets are here for the winter steelhead party. Designed for playing hard in the rain, the new all black Primo Rain Jacket and new full length Primo wading Jacket will keep you dry, and look good while doing it.

A message from DRYFT, regarding PFAS in our products and supply chain

New state regulations regarding PFAS chemicals go into effect in 2025, which are changing what goes into the products that outdoor companies produce, including DRYFT. Currently seven states are banning the sale of products, including outdoor apparel, that contain PFAS. The largest use of PFAS in the fishing industry has been in the DWR coatings on jackets and waders.  

What is PFAS?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industrial and consumer products due to their unique properties such as heat resistance, water-repellency, and oil-repellency. They are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment and can persist for long periods of time.

PFAS chemicals have been used in a variety of products such as waterproof and stain-resistant treatments for clothing, footwear, and gear, cookware and housewares, as well as in firefighting foams. This has at times led to contamination of soil and water, and has raised significant health concerns for both humans and the environment.

Within the outdoor industry, PFAS chemicals have been widely used in the DWR (Durable water repellent) coatings that help shed water and oils from the outside of jackets and fishing waders.

What is DRYFT doing? 

We are committed to providing products that are made without intentionally added PFAS (Pfas-free), and are well into the process of switching all of our components and materials over to PFAS-free. We intend to do this by producing all of our waders and jackets using PFAS free components and C0 PFAS free DWR coatings from the fall of 2024 onwards. 

Products that we have produced in the past use a C6 DWR, which contains PFAS, and other components (zippers, buckles, etc) could also contain PFAS. Some of these products are still in stock on our website, and we are selling them as close-out or on a limited basis only to states that do not prohibit them. States that currently prohibit the sale of items with PFAS are California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York and Vermont. There is verbiage on each product page that states whether the product contains PFAS or not. 

In the Fall of 2024, and into 2025 we are introducing several waders and jackets with C0 PFAS-free DWR coatings. They are the S14 men’s waders, the Primo Zip GD waders, and the new Primo Jackets. Additionally, in 2025 we will be introducing a new LITE line of convertible waders, wading pants, women’s wading pants, and a rain jacket that all will be made with PFAS-free coatings. 

Moving forward we are shifting completely to PFAS free DWR coatings, and also have worked with our suppliers to ensure that moving forward all components and materials used in production of DRYFT products are made without intentionally added PFAS. We are doing this not only to comply with individual state laws, but also because it matches our sustainability commitment to do less harm to people and the planet throughout the operation of our business. 

Thank you for reading, and if you have any questions please reach out to us directly

Thank you,

Nick Satushek

Seekr Wading Pants and Korkers Stealth Sneakers – a match made in fish heaven

Like many fine pairings, wine and cheese, bourbon and bbq, coffee and dessert, the new Korkers Stealth Sneaker wading shoes pair perfectly with our classic SEEKR Wading Pants.

Lightweight, comfortable and maneuverable, both the sneakers and the wading pants are perfect for light and fast trips, fishing from boats, and scrambling over rough terrain.

Women’s S14 Waders – Product Details

Bridget Moran talking to us about some of the main features of the DRYFT women’s S14 Waders. #DRYFT #MadetoWade #waders

New Korkers Stealth Sneaker – A lightweight shoe for quick and fishy trips

The all new Stealth Sneaker from Korkers is a lightweight shoe, built like a boot, that is made for lightweight fishing missions. Not only are these sneakers cool to look at, but they are built to perform for comfort and fishing agility all day long. We only have limited quantities currently, but when they sell out we should have more available around the end of April.

Carrying a trout net with the BKCNTRY Fishing Backpack – This is how we do it.

Welcome to another Tips and Tricks video. In this video Nick shows how he carries his mid-length trout net while fishing with the BKCNTRY fishing backpack. In a previous video Jordan showed how he carries a long handle guide net, and this builds on that video by showing three additional ways to carry a net in an easy to reach position. Drop us a comment with questions or comments. Happy fishing!

Previous video where Jordan shows how he carries his long handle guide net in his DRYFT fishing backpack.