Yeti Sidekick Dry Review + FAQs Answered

The Yeti Sidekick Dry Gear Case measures in at 11 3/4” × 7 1/8” × 3 1/4” so it is not a big dry bag, but it is the perfect size to attach to Yeti Coolers to keep your valuables safe and dry.

Yeti has designed the Sidekick Dry to give you a bit more storage space during your outdoor activities.
It is effectively a dry bag that is less than half the size of a traditional waterproof pouch or backpack. 
Its small size makes it very versatile, so it can be used in pretty much any outdoor environment.
Anytime you are heading out into the wild, and you have the gear you don’t want to get wet – the Yeti Sidekick Dry Gear Case will be extremely handy.

Yes!
Like all Yeti products, the Sidekick Dry has been over-engineered and made to extremely high standards, which means it is 100% waterproof.
RF welded seams, powerful magnets that form a tight magnetic seal when closing, and the dryhide shell makes sure water cannot get inside, and everything inside will stay dry no matter what.
If you are looking for a waterproof pouch to go with the rest of your awesome Yeti gear, the Yeti Sidekick Dry Gear Case could be exactly what you are looking for!

When empty, it definitely floats.
Obviously, if you have heavy items inside your Sidekick Dry Gear Case, then it will likely sink if dropped in the water. However, if you just have lightweight gear or it’s empty – the Sidekick Dry will float on the surface of the water.
This is a very useful feature as there aren’t many worse feelings than dropping your valuables in the water and watching them disappear to the depths below.
If dropped in the water, the Yeti Sidekick Dry will float and keep your valuables safe, dry, and in easy reach.

If you ask Yeti about where their products are made, they respond with, “YETI products are designed in Austin, Texas, and primarily manufactured in the United States, the Philippines, and China.”
The Yeti Sidekick Dry Gear Case is made in China, like all of the soft coolers and drinkware range.
Yeti also say they “perform quality checks and reviews throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the product you receive is up to YETI’s standards.”
This means that whatever Yeti product you buy, you can be pretty confident it will be of great quality and perform exactly how you would expect it to.

One of the many things that can easily turn someone into a loyal customer of Yeti is their generous warranties.
When you purchase the Yeti Sidekick Dry, it comes with a three-year warranty.
Even though Yeti makes all of their products to be long-lasting and highly durable, it is still a nice bonus knowing that if an issue arises, they will quickly resolve it for you.

There are mesh pockets inside the Sidekick dry that can help keep your gear and valuables organized.
These pockets could be useful for holding phones, documents, or anything else that you might want to keep separate from the rest of your gear.
It might not be a very big pocket, but there is definitely room for the essentials you need on an outdoor adventure.

There are no zippers on the Sidekick Dry.
On the original version, there was a waterproof zipper that did a good job of keeping water out.
However, on the current model of the Sidekick, it has an even more waterproof closing mechanism that uses strong magnets to form a tight seal.
There is also a velcro strip that is used to close the lid neatly. This adds some style points to the Sidekick as well as helps to keep the waterproof lid completely sealed and free from rogue wetness.

This is not a Yeti cooler, so it is not insulated.
Although it is made from the same waterproof materials as a Yeti Hopper Cooler, the Sidekick Dry has not been designed to keep things cold.
Instead, it has been designed to be a very nice sidekick to work alongside your backpack, cooler or other Yeti products like the Camino Carryall.

It is no secret that Yeti products are expensive.
The Yeti Sidekick Dry costs $49.99, so it certainly isn’t a cheap addition to your gear.
That being said, it is extremely well made, it does exactly what it is supposed to, and it comes with a three-year warranty.
With all that in mind, it could be argued that the Sidekick Dry deserves the high price tag. If you have a budget that can justify the cost, then the Yeti Sidekick Dry is definitely worth it.

The Yeti website is always a good place to shop as it has its entire cooler range as well as all of the other outdoor kits you could ever want.
Amazon and eBay are also good places to shop for Yeti kits as you can get some very good deals on what is normally pretty expensive stuff.
You may have a local outdoor store nearby that stocks Yeti gear too. If you like to get your hands on any kit before actually making a purchase, this will be a good place to do so.