About Salty Kit

My Story
Salty Kit was born on the rugged North Cornish Coast in 2020, dreamed up and created by me, Nicola—just one woman with a love for creativity, the water, and the simple joy of being outdoors. I grew up on the beautiful North Cornish Coast, and have always loved the Sea, even as a child you'd be hard pressed to get me out of the water!  Then later when I discovered my love for paddleboarding, I found myself constantly frustrated by the same problem: every waterproof dry bag at this time, was either overly corporate, covered in huge logos, or just… dull. Nothing felt like “me,” and nothing reflected the colour and freedom of the adventures I loved.

So, I decided to design my own.

I wanted to create a dry bag that looked amazing but also genuinely performed—something dependable, vibrant, and made with care. And that’s how Salty Kit came to life: with a desire to fill a small niche with something meaningful, stylish, and built to last. 

Design Philosophy
Every waterproof dry bag I design starts with a simple question: Would I trust this on my own adventures?
My bags are made for real life on the coast—tested in saltwater, sand, and surf—and designed to balance technical reliability with bright, feel-good style. I pour my heart into creating products that not only work hard but also make you smile every time you pack up and head out. 

Quality and Features
Each bag is produced in a BSCI-certified facility and held to high standards that ensure strength, durability, and complete waterproof protection using heat-welded seams. I include thoughtful touches like grab handles, inner pockets, and comfortable straps because I know from experience that the little things can make a big difference when you’re chasing adventure. 

How Salty Kit Waterproof Dry Bags Are Made

Every Salty Kit dry bag backpack is built to keep your kit dry on the water, on the beach and out on the coast path. Here's how they come together:

1. Tough PVC material, precision cut
Production starts with heavy-duty 500D PVC tarpaulin, a rugged waterproof fabric built for watersports and the outdoors. Each panel is cut to the exact shape of the bag, so every dry bag in a batch matches the last.

2. Reinforcing the load-bearing points
Before the bag is assembled, the parts that take the strain, like D-rings and strap attachment points, are fixed to the flat panels. Doing this first makes them much stronger once the bag is complete, so they hold up to paddling, hiking and everyday use.

3. Heat-welded seams, not stitching
Instead of sewing the main seams, which leaves tiny needle holes where water can creep in, the panels are joined with high-frequency welding. This fuses the PVC into one continuous waterproof skin, giving strong, leak-resistant heat-welded seams.

4. Roll-top closure and finishing
The roll-top closure is aligned and fitted, along with stiffening bars and hardware, so the bag folds and clips shut into a secure, watertight seal. Detachable straps are then added, so you can carry your dry bag backpack your way.

5. Quality control
Every bag is inspected and air-tested for leaks, checking the seams and roll-top closure before it's sent out to you.

My Commitment
With every splash of colour and every carefully crafted seam, my goal is simple: to brighten your kit and support your journey—wherever the tide takes you. It means the world to me that Salty Kit is rated Excellent on Trustpilot by a growing community of adventurers who love the bags as much as I do.

I’m also a proud member of the Bluetit Chill Swimmers, whose encouragement, support and enthusiasm have been incredible.

Salty Kit is, at its heart, just me—one woman following a spark of an idea, fuelled by cold swims, salty hair, and a big belief in adventure.