Supreme x SealLine Discovery Dry Bag
The original behind the Supreme x SealLine Discovery Dry Bag is the SealLine Discovery Dry Bag 5L — $35 retail vs Supreme's $68.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The SealLine Discovery Dry Bag is a 5-liter roll-top waterproof bag made from 210-denier nylon with a PVC-free urethane coating and fully welded seams, weighing 2.6 ounces and measuring 10 by 7 by 4 inches. SealLine is a division of Cascade Designs, the Seattle manufacturer founded in 1972 that also produces Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads and MSR stoves, and the 5L Discovery retails for $34.95. The SS19 Supreme collab uses the same roll-top construction in transparent urethane with printed box-logo branding and an adjustable shoulder strap; it released June 20, 2019 at $68 in red, clear, and green.
About SealLine
SealLine is an American waterproof bag maker founded in 1985 in Seattle, Washington as part of Cascade Designs, the outdoor manufacturer started by former Boeing engineers in 1972. SealLine introduced its dual-strip roll-top closure in 1986, originally for the maritime industry before kayakers and rafters adopted the bags. The Discovery Dry Bag uses a 19-ounce coated polyester body with RF-welded seams, available in 5L, 20L, and larger sizes. Cascade Designs also owns Therm-a-Rest, MSR, and Platypus, and manufactures most SealLine products in its Seattle and Cork, Ireland facilities. Supreme has collaborated with SealLine on the Discovery Dry Bag in 5L and 20L sizes across red, green, and clear colorways.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $68 |
|---|---|
| SealLine retail | $35 |
| Hype tax | +94% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x SealLine Discovery Dry Bag just the regular Discovery Dry Bag 5L?
The Supreme x SealLine Discovery Dry Bag, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the SealLine Discovery Dry Bag 5L. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the SealLine Discovery Dry Bag 5L is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the SealLine Discovery Dry Bag 5L than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $68 for the Supreme x SealLine Discovery Dry Bag; the SealLine Discovery Dry Bag 5L retails for $35. That's a 94% markup — buying the original saves you $33, or 49% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the SealLine Discovery Dry Bag 5L?
You can buy the SealLine Discovery Dry Bag 5L from REI or from Cascade Designs. Retail price is $35. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
