Hike..the big dry bag with shoulder straps is another subject that comes up.the canoe gang after some going around on the subject agreed that those were best for river or sea trips where you would not have to carry one any farther than from the boat to a camping spot as they would not stand up to whats involved in canoe portaging.i take all poly fluff and nylon these days but dry clothes are a must as you are burning up a lot of BTU's drying clothes on your body..