Grundens Bootlegger Roll Top Backpack 30L Anchor ONE SIZE

Overview

The Grundéns Bootlegger Roll Top Backpack 30L is a waterproof fishing backpack designed to keep gear and valuables dry and secure in wet conditions. This particular version comes in the Anchor colourway, identified by manufacturer code 70106-025-0001.

At the heart of the design is 100% waterproof welded construction, which Grundéns uses in place of conventional stitching as the main barrier against water ingress. A roll-top closure seals the main compartment without relying on a zip, while welded straps and a compression-moulded back panel round out a build focused on durability and comfort.

With a practical 30-litre capacity, the Bootlegger strikes a balance between useful storage space and a manageable, mobile size — avoiding the bulk of much larger expedition-style fishing bags while still holding a day's worth of tackle, clothing and valuables.

Perfect For

Grundéns explicitly states the Bootlegger was designed for anglers who want to keep weight down while maintaining waterproof protection for their gear. This makes it a strong choice for anyone heading out fishing in rain, spray or generally wet conditions where keeping spare clothing and valuables dry matters.

Its backpack format and 30L capacity suit anglers who want a single, mobile bag for a day on the water or shoreline, rather than a fixed tackle box setup. While Grundéns doesn't specifically market it as a shore fishing bag, the waterproof construction makes it a sensible companion for exposed, wet environments where other bags would let moisture in.

Technical Insight

The welded construction — used for both the main body and the straps — removes the stitched seams that are often the weak point for water resistance in conventional bags. Combined with the roll-top closure, this creates a sealed main compartment that doesn't depend on a zip as the primary barrier against water.

The compression-moulded back panel adds structure to the pack, helping it hold its shape and sit comfortably against the body, while a front storage pocket provides additional external access for quick-grab items, separate from the fully waterproof main compartment.