PDB Tested #403
BOTE
Highwater Duffel Bag
By roy sparks
www.boteboard.com
Top-down view of an open BOTE Highwater waterproof duffel bag in black, showing the spacious interior and internal mesh pocket.
Arguably best known for its inflatable paddle boards, kayaks, floats, and floating chairs, BOTE continues to impress by expanding its lineup. While searching for a waterproof bag that can stow easily under the seat of my pontoon, I discovered the Highwater Duffel from BOTE. I’ve been a big fan of this manufacturer for years and have tested several of its products, but I wasn’t aware that BOTE was now making a full lineup of waterproof bags. From slingpacks to backpacks, BOTE has it all.

The Highwater Duffel was precisely what I was looking for, with a fully waterproof design. It’s durable and made to protect your belongings on any adventure. Its spacious 39L (10-gallon) interior, complete with a mesh organizer pocket, offers ample storage for your gear. Comfortable carrying options, including side handles, a removable shoulder strap, and a top handle, make it easy to transport.

It’s available in five different colors, including Seafoam, and retails for $279.

Because it’s 100 percent waterproof, it’s perfect for boating. The submersible duffel features 100 percent nylon seam-welded construction, a double-sided TPU coating, and a fully waterproof TZIP main zipper to protect all your belongings from the outside world.

The spacious interior also features a side mesh organizer pocket to keep your smaller items separate and easy to locate. Exterior pocketing includes a convenient non-waterproof stretch stash pocket for additional storage. For easy hauling, this bag offers two side grab handles, a removable padded shoulder strap, and a top handle for horizontal carrying. To round things out, the Duffel has a 3D embossed, compression-molded bottom panel for structure and protection.