A good boat bag protects gear in two ways: It keeps the dry stuff dry and the breakable stuff in one piece. The Storm Mountain Gear Bag does both. A hard, bathtub-style bottom keeps the body of the bag above the bilge and slosh. The nylon exterior sheds drizzle, and when the sky opens up, a waterproof cover, stored in a zippered pocket, can be pulled over the bag and snugged around the base for protection. Semirigid foam sides and padded interior dividers cushion contents against kicks and knocks.

Sixteen pockets and compartments, inside and out, give this 2,415-cubic-inch bag exceptional organizational options. The testers appreciated the adjustable interior dividers, which can be removed altogether for storing bulkier items, and the “hung” interior sleeves that suspend fragile gear like GPS units. A zip top gives easy access, and stand-up sides hold the bag open while you rummage through it.