The Droplet XL Dry Bag is a multitalented stash-and-carry solution from Matador.

Inside what looks like a little rubber buoy is a featherweight 20-liter dry bag. The 22-by-15-by-6-inch waterproof bag, made of the same nylon material as ultralight tents, seals tight with three taut folds of the roll-top, clip-buckle closure, which forms a convenient carry handle.

The bag is great for the beach, boating or anywhere you want to protect clothing, magazines, cameras or other gear from dampness. When not in use, the dry bag stuffs easily into its soft silicone home, which has an integrated aluminum carabiner.

Matador also makes the Droplet Wet Bag, a 3-liter, water-resistant bag with a less watertight drawstring closure.

The 20-liter bag costs $40 and the 3-liter $15; www.matadorup.com.

Judi Dash is a freelancer.